Jim : OK, Tamara , what's the problem ? Tamara : Oh … I don't know . Jim : Come on , I'm your friend – do you want to talk about it ? Tamara : OK . It's Ken . He is really fun to be with , but he is the cheapest guy I've ever gone out with . Jim : Why ? What did he do ? Tamara : Last night we went to a movie . I bought the tickets while he parked the car . Jim : So ? Tamara : He never gave me any money for his ticket . then he went to the snack bar and come back with popcorn and soda …. For himself ! He never even asked me if I wanted anything ! Jim : Wow ! That sounds pretty bad . Tamara: I know , I really like him , but he makes me so mad . What should I do ? Jim : You should start looking for a new boyfriend !
GIVE IT A TRY
Asking for a giving advice :
A :What's the( problem – matter ? ) B : Ken is the cheapest guy I've ever gone out with . A : What should I do ? B : I don't know what to do . A : Why don't you talk to him about it ? A : ( You should – If I were you , I'd ) start looking for a new boyfriend !
Describing consequences :
- Ken is the cheapest guy I've ever gone out with . -What should I do ? - If I criticize him , he will get mad at me ! - Why don't you talk to him about it ? - In that case , I think you should start looking for a new boyfriend !
What do you think I should take ? What do you take when you have a cold or the flu ?
Pharmacist : Can I help you ? Jay: Hmm … Yes , please . I think I have the flu and I have a big test this afternoon . What do you think I should take ? Can you recommend something , please ? Pharmacist : What are your symptoms ? Jay : I have a terrible headache , a sore throat , and a fever. Pharmacist : That sounds like the flu . You could try a non-prescription pain reliever and fever reducer . Take two tablets every six hours , with food . That should help . If your fever doesn't come down within 24 hours , you should see your doctor , Jay : Are there any special instructions ? Pharmacist : Yes , you must take these with food . And you can't drink any alcohol . Are you allergic to aspirin ? Jay : No , I'm not . Pharmacist : You 'll be fine then . Jay : OK , I'll take those and a package of cough drops , please . Pharmacist : That'll be $15.50 .
GIVE IT A TRY
1- Asking for advice :
What do you think I should take for a headache ? {You could try this pain reliever .} What do you recommend for a sore throat ?{ I recommend these cough drops . }
2- Giving instructions :
How often do I have to take it ? { Take two tablets every six hours , with food . That should help . If your fever doesn't come down within 24 hours , you should see your doctor. }
3- Asking about instructions :
Are there any special instructions ? { you must take these with food . You can't drink alcohol . }
Am I allowed to take aspirin with this medication ? { no , you shouldn't take any aspirin ? }
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