1.Share a time when you received really good advice.

What was it, and how did it

help you?
2.What’s the worst piece of advice you’ve ever received? Why was it so bad?
3.What’s the most important quality of a good friend?
4.When you’re facing a difficult decision, who do you usually turn to for advice?
Why?
5.Do you think it’s better to ask for advice or try to figure things out on your
own? Why?
6.What are some things you have to think on, before giving advice?
7.Have you ever been wrong?
 Match the word to its correct definition

1. Burn out A. To exploit someone or a situation for your own benefit

2. Think over B. A long-term loan to buy a property
3. Grind C. Physically or mentally exhausted from overwork
4. Mortgage D. To carefully consider something before deciding
5. Suck up E. To act overly flattering to gain favor
6. To test the water F. A repetitive and hard effort, often tiring
first G. To try something small before fully committing
7. Take advantages H. Intolerant or strongly disliking something
8. Can’t stand I. Behaving as if you are better than others
9. Arrogant J. Able to work or live well together
10. Compatible
 Complete the sentences with the correct word from the list

Compatible, Burn out, Think over, Grind, Mortgage, Suck up, Test the water first, Take
advantage, Can’t stand, Arrogant

1. If you keep working without any breaks, you’re going to _______ quickly.
2. She had to _______ a huge loan to buy that house.
3. I need some time to _______ your offer before I make a decision.
4. Those two aren’t very _______; they argue all the time.
5. He’s always trying to _______ to the boss by bringing her coffee.
6. The students had to _______ through hours of studying for the final exams.
7. Before we invest a lot of money, let’s _______ and see if people are interested.
8. Don’t let them _______ of your kindness.
9. I _______ people who chew loudly with their mouths open!
10. He’s so _______; he acts like he’s better than everyone else.
 Rewrite each sentence using one of the vocabulary words

She’s always flattering her teacher to get a better grade.

👉 _______________________________________________
I hate how he brags all the time.
👉 _______________________________________________
We should try a smaller event before planning a big one.
👉 _______________________________________________
I can’t make a decision now. I need to consider it more.
👉 _______________________________________________
They work well together on group projects.
👉 _______________________________________________
 As the advice-giver, read the situation, choose the most appropriate
piece of advice from the options provided, discuss the pros and cons
of all the suggested advice options, and then propose your own,
unique solution to the problem

“My partner and I have been together for three

years, and we used to be so happy. However,
lately, we’ve been drifting apart. We barely “You should make a dinner or
spend any quality time together, and when we something romantic so you both come
do, we always end up arguing. I still love them, to an agreement of what will be next”.
but I’m starting to wonder if we’re just not
compatible anymore. What steps should I take to
try to salvage our relationship, or is it time to “You should just break up immediately!
move on?” Relationships are a waste of time
anyway. Stay with your friends and
travel”

“You need to think it over, there is nothing that you

can do and both will be broken”
 “You should just suck it up! Everyone
“I’ve been working as a software engineer for 8 hates their job sometimes. Just be
years, and I’m good at it, but I’m starting to feel grateful you have a good salary. You
completely burnt out. I used to be passionate about shouldn’t complain.”
technology, but now it just feels like a grind. My
friends all seem to love their jobs, and they always
tell me that I should love mine. I am good at my job
but I don’t enjoy it! I’m worried about leaving “You should quit your job immediately
because the salary is great, and I have a mortgage. and move to a remote island to find
I’m also afraid of what people will think if I quit. yourself! Money doesn’t matter!”
What should I do?”

“I think you should start by exploring other options

while still working. Maybe take some online
courses in fields you’re interested in. You shouldn’t
quit your job until you have another one lined up,
but it’s important to test the waters first.”
 “If you have issues with your sister,
maybe you should spend more time
“My sister and I have always been close, but lately,
with her. It is really important to offer
we’ve been fighting constantly. She recently started
advice in this moment and she will love
dating a guy that I just can’t stand. He’s arrogant,
you more”
rude, and I think he’s taking advantage of her. I’ve
tried to talk to her about it, but she gets really
defensive and accuses me of being jealous. Now, she
“You should start spreading rumors
has decided to live with him! She hasn’t spoken to me
about her boyfriend to other family
in weeks, and I’m afraid we’re losing our connection.
members. That will make her see the
We don’t speak anymore because she thinks that I am
the problem. How can I fix this?” truth!”

“If I were you, I would establish healthy

boundaries. You shouldn’t put yourself in situations
where you’re constantly around this guy if it’s
causing you stress. Maybe she will understand the
best solution by herself.”
Fill in the Blank Matching Definitions Rewrite the Sentences
1.Burn out 1.J 1. She’s always sucking up to her
2.Mortgage 2.C teacher to get a better grade.
3.Think over 3.F 2.I can’t stand how arrogant he is
4.Compatible 4.B all the time.
5.Suck up 5.E 3. We should test the water first
6.Grind 6.D before planning a big one.
7.Test the water 7.G 4. I can’t make a decision now. I
first 8. A need to think it over.
8.Take advantage 9.H 5.They are very compatible on
9.Can’t stand 10.I group projects.
10.Arrogant