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What advice would you give to a friend who wants to lose weight?
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Question: What were 1-2 pieces of advice the speaker had for new graduates?
Read the following conversation:
I need your help with a problem I have.
I want to give up smoking but I’m finding
it very difficult. What should I do?
You should stop smoking gradually.
You know, smoke 10 cigarettes today,
then 9 tomorrow, 8 the next day until
you’ve stopped.
Hmm, I don’t think that’ll work. I
tried it last year and it was too
difficult.
You should buy an electronic cigarette.
My friend has one and she loves it!
I’m not sure. I think they’re bad for
me too.
You should try nicotine chewing gum
or patches? My sister used them to
give up smoking.
Ok, that’s a good idea.
Or you should try hypnosis, my
friend Sarah is a hypnotist,
I could give you her number.
Thanks for the offer but I think
I’ll try the nicotine chewing gum.
Thanks for your advice.
Question: Did this conversation seem natural?
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I need your help with a problem I have.
I want to give up smoking but I’m finding
it very difficult. What should I do?
Well, if I were you, I’d try to stop
smoking gradually. You know, smoke 10
cigarettes today, then 9 tomorrow,
8 the next day until you’ve stopped.
Hmm, I don’t think that’ll work. I
tried it last year and it was too
difficult.
Have you ever thought of using an
electronic cigarette? My friend has
one and she loves it!
I’m not sure. I think they’re bad for
me too.
Ok well, why don’t you try nicotine
chewing gum or patches? My sister
used them to give up smoking.
Ok, that’s a good idea.
Or you could try hypnosis, my
friend Sarah is a hypnotist, I
could give you her number.
Thanks for the offer but I think
I’ll try the nicotine chewing gum.
Thanks for your advice.
Question: How is this conversation different from the first conversation?
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- Attach the PDF to your email
- Call her manager
- Talk to his co-worker
- Visit Kyoto
- Buy a new computer
- Nicotine patches
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- Call her directly
- Print a new copy
- Send an email to the whole team
- Other photocopier
- Different way to contact them
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- Use the other photocopier
- Use an e-cigarette
- Visit Taiwan
- Call her directly
- Email for the directions
- Eat less sugar
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- Try calling the front desk
- Email them again and ask for the PDF
- Start by getting a gym membership
- Stop calling him
- Learn some Japanese before your trip to Japan
- Quit your job as soon as you can
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Roleplay: Your friend has vacation time but doesn’t know where to go or what to do. Give them some advice on where to go and what to do there.
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Roleplay: Your co-worker is having a hard time contacting a customer, give them advice on how to reach them.
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Roleplay: A stranger stops you on the street of your hometown and asks for your advice about where to eat dinner
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Roleplay: Your brother hates his job but doesn't know if he should quit. Give him advice about what to do.
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