Brief answer: Jenny’s mum thinks that Jenny does not help enough at home, but Jenny has a lot of homework. Jenny should talk to her mum and agree on a reasonable list of chores.
2b. Match the paragraphs
- 1 — A: greeting and opening remarks
- 2 — C: advice and expected results
- 3 — B: closing comments
3a. Examples of advice
- You shouldn’t be so upset.
- You should make a list of chores.
3b. Complete the gaps
- Jenny should talk to her parents.
- She shouldn’t do so much housework.
- She should make a list of chores.
- She shouldn’t be that upset.
3c. Advice and expected results
Advice:
- Why don’t you …?
- It’s a good idea to …
Expected results:
- If you do this, …
- Then you can …
Possible rewritten version:
Why don’t you talk about this with your parents? If you do this, you can explain how you feel and help them understand that you don’t have much time for housework. It’s a good idea to make a list of chores that you have time to do. Then you can show your parents that you are doing your best.
4. Match the advice to the results
- b — She realises there is a problem and will try to be quieter.
- a — You know that you can always study after this time.
My advice:
You should ask your sister to use headphones when her friends come over. If she does this, you can study quietly and concentrate better.
5. Informal email
Hi Matt,
I’m sorry to hear that your sister is making so much noise when you are trying to study. I think I can help. Why don’t you talk to her calmly and explain how you feel? She may not realise that the music is disturbing you. It’s a good idea to agree on a house rule, such as no loud music between 7 and 9 p.m. If you do this, you will know when you can study quietly. You should also ask her to use headphones when she invites her friends over. Then you can concentrate even if they are listening to music. Perhaps you could study in another room or in the library when she has guests.
I really hope my advice helps. Write back and tell me what happens.
Love,
Nina
Principle: после should / shouldn’t используется глагол без to: should talk, shouldn’t do. Эти слова дают совет. Конструкции If you do this и Then you can показывают ожидаемый результат.
