Understanding
Words to learn
- opportunity
- blush
- palm
- sweat
- look away
- approach
- fancy
- get down
- benefit
- develop
- avoid
Optimistic
Stubborn
Sensitive
Patient
Reliable
Shy
Easy-going
Sociable
Selfish
Honest
Circle the correct word
My best friend John is the coolest friend in the world. He is really easy-going/selfish and flexible/pessimistic . Everyone likes him. He is reliable/impatient , honest/irritable and is always there for me. His only fault is that sometimes he gets very stubborn/sincere and wants to do things his own way
You should work in pairs and prepare your advice using these phrases. Exchange and discuss advices with your partner, you may write them.
Giving advice
Result
If I were you / in your position, I’d…/ I wouldn’t
This will/would…..
You should / shouldn’t
Then /This way …..
It would(n’t) / might be a good idea (for you) to …..
If you do this, you will…. because….
Why don’t you…?
By (+ing form) …, you will….
Have you thought of /about (+ing)…?
Another good idea is to….
Complete the sentences