I. Organization moment. II. Phonetic drill. Let's start our lesson with phonetic drill. Now, look at me please. I’ll read this poem, listen and repeat after me. A big bug bit the little bittle, but the little bittle bit the big bug back III. Work with mew words • stressed • break • clear my mind • improve • concentration • boost • advice IV. Read and translate Ex 1. Look at the email. Who is writing it? What advice does Miras give to Sanjar? Ex 2. Read the email and complete the gaps with the correct infinitive or -ing form of the verbs in brackets. Listen and check. Dear Sanjar, I was sorry 1) ..................... (hear) that you’re feeling stressed about 2) ..................... (sit) your exams next week. I think I can help. It would be a good idea 3) ..................... (take) short breaks when you feel tired. If you do this, it will help you 4) ..................... (clear) your mind and improve your concentration. Another idea is 5) ..................... (exercise) and eat healthily. This will boost your energy and help you feel calm. I hope my advice helps. Write back and tell me how things are going. Best wishes, Miras V. Practice Ex 3. Use the prompts and the language in the box to give advice, as in the example. 1 I am very shy. (join a sports club) You should join a sports club. / It would be a good idea to join a sports club. 2 I put on weight. (go on a diet) 3 I’m stressed about exams. (do some exercise) 4 I’m tired in the morning. (go to bed earlier) Ex 4. Listen to the dialogue between two friends about losing weight. What advice is given? Take notes under the headings: advice, expected results. Ex 5. A friend has sent you an email asking for advice on how to lose weight. Use your notes from Ex. 4 to write a short email to him/her giving advice (60-80). Follow the plan. Check your piece of writing and edit it. Dear ..., Para 1: express sympathy (I’m sorry...) Para 2: your advice (not miss meals, eat a wide range of healthy food, exercise every day) and expected results Para 3: say you hope you were helpful, closing comments (I hope... Speak to you soon) Best wishes, ... (your name) VI. Reflection: “Five fingers” The end of the lesson - Our lesson is over, thank you good bye! |