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1. Complete the following sentences using appropriate expressions for giving advice. It is possible to use more than preoption for agai
a. _____________ you try talking to your boss about the issue?
b. You _____________ take a break to recharge your batteries.
c. _____________ you tried asking a teacher for help?
d. You _____________ join a support group to connect with others.
e. _____________, I would set specific goals and create a plan to achieve them.
f. _____________ you take a step back and look at the big picture?
g. I want to improve my writing skills. _____________ I take a writing course?
2. Choose appropriate sentences (a-d) to fill in the spaces (1-4) in the following letter.
Dear Walt,
(1) ________. It's me, your 15-year-old self, writing to you from four years in the future. (2) ________. High school is a difficult time. But you shouldn't be afraid to fail. (3) ________. If I were 11 again, I'd also try to hang out with kind and positive people. They will make you happy and encourage you to be your best self. (4) ________. They say mean things because they feel bad about themselves. Have you tried standing up for yourself?...
a. Finally, you shouldn't listen to bullies.
b. I hope this letter finds you well.
c. You should also study hard and try to get good grades in every class.
d. I wanted to give you some good advice that I wish someone had given me when I was your age.
3. Write a letter of 100-120 words to yourself from four years ago. Give yourself advice. Use the letter in 2 as a model.
