Giving Advice These exercises are based on the short story Taste

Giving Advice
These exercises are based on the short story Taste taken from Roald Dahl's Tales of the Unexpected.
There are other exercises which go with this story (see readers).
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Mike, says to his daughter: « You know, Louise, we ought to think about this a bit. »
What is the function of the expression « ought to + infinitive »?
It is used to
There are many different ways to give advice in English. Look at the list below and for each
one make up your own example.
a) Should + Verb
Example 1: You should call the police.
Example 2:
b) Must + Verb (advice/imperative)
Example 1: You must see Lord of the Rings. It's excellent
c) Had better + Verb
Example 1: You'd better take the train.
Example 2:
Example 2:
d) Ought to + Verb
Example 1: You ought to go on a diet.
e) IfI were you + would
Example 1: If I were you, I would work hard.
Example 2:
Example 2:
f) With verbs advise / recommend + Verb (mentioning name of person given the advice)
Example 1: She advised him to go to the doctor.
Example 2:
Exercise 1: Translate the following sentences into English. Use the structures above.
i)Je devrais faire plus d'exercice.
ii)Je pense que tu devrais aller voir le médecin.
iii)Si j'étais toi, je n'irais pas seul(e) dans la jungle.
iv)Je comprends pas. Il faut que vous parliez plus lentement.
v)Tu ferais mieux de prendre le train.
vi)Il faut que vous lisiez ce livre. Il est superb.
vii)Je leur ai conseillé de voir un avocat.
viii)Elle pense que tu devrais te reposer.
Exercise 2: Giving advice
Sarah wants to go to a party with her friends but her parents are very strict and will not let her go.
You are her best friend. She asks you for advice. Write a short dialogue making sure you use some
of the expressions above to give advice.
Sarah: Hello
I am so upset as my parents won't let me go to Jane's party on Saturday.
Everyone says it will be great. What should I do?
You:
(Continue the dialogue...)
Exercise 3: Talk Show
Creative exercise / Oral Activity
- Everyone must prepare ONE problem which they are ready to share with the rest of the class. Try
to be as inventive as possible and make them interesting. Don't forget you will have to read them
out to the class so be ready!
- Five people in the class must volunteer to be on the « panel of experts » who will solve the
audience's problems. Those five students will sit at the front of the class facing the « audience. »
- The teacher (or another student) can be the presenter but someone who will be able to keep the
« show » moving along.
- The teacher will introduce the show and then ask for students to present their problems to the
panel of experts. The panel will give advice making sure that they use the correct structures. The
audience can also give advice if they do not agree with the panel. This activity could even be filmed
and played back to the class afterwards. It works well as an oral activity and students can be graded
on their participation.
Have fun!
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