19186 giving advice

Look at these different ways
of giving advice

If I were you, I’d buy a new car.
I think you should sell your old car.
I don’t think you ought to sell your old car.
You shouldn’t buy a new car.
You could always sell your old car.
Why don’t you buy a new car.

1. A friend is coming to an interview at your company. Give him/her advice using:
If I were you, I’d ….
If I were you, I wouldn’t ….
wearing a suit is a good idea
asking about holidays is a bad idea
finding out about the company is a good idea
preparing some questions is a good idea
arguing about the salary is a bad idea
arriving on time is a good idea
complaining about your last boss is a bad idea
explaining why you want this job is a good idea
2. Give advice and make suggestions
Jane looks very tired.
Bill spends two hours driving to work.
George shouts too much
These new fax machines don’t work.
Their offer is too low.
Our boss doesn’t help the staff enough
The meeting isn’t important for David
Brenda goes home too early.
Janet wants to go to that busy restaurant.

Our boss criticizes too much
Betty has made some big mistakes
3. In pairs: Practise giving advice to each other


KEY
If I were you, I’d wear a suit.
If I were you, I wouldn’t ask about holidays.
If I were you, I’d find out about the company.
If I were you, I’d prepare some questions.
If I were you, I wouldn’t argue about the salary.
If I were you, I’d arrive on time.
If I were you, I wouldn’t complain about your last
boss.
If I were you, I’d explain why you want this job.

I think you should try to get to bed earlier.
I think you should get a new car.
You shouldn’t shout so much.
I think we should send them back to the company.
I don’t think you ought to accept the offer.
If I were you, I’d start looking for another job
I don’t think he should attend.
Why don’t you tell the boss.
If I were you, I’d advise her not to.
I think you should leave and find another job.
I think someone should tell her.