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LET'S READ! 📖
Direction: Read the conversation below. Then, exchange roles with your mentor.
Situation:
One day, Mr. Suzuki visited a nearby pharmacy to find some remedy for his health problems.
Sam
Suzuki
Yes, please. Could I have something for a backache?
Sam
Well, it's a good idea to use a heating pad. And why don't you try this cream? It works really well.
Suzuki
OK, I'll take one tube. Also my wife has a bad cough. Can you suggest anything?
Sam
She should try this cough drops.
Suzuki
Thanks! May I have a large bag?
Sam
Sure, here it is.
Suzuki
And, by the way, what do you suggest for insomnia?
Sam
Well, you could get a box of chamomile tea. Is it for you?
Suzuki
Yes, I can't sleep.
Sam
A sore back and your wife's bad cough? I think that's the reason why you can't sleep at night.
Suzuki
Probably. And I usually drink coffee at night.
Sam
Oh, that could worsen your insomnia. You should avoid drinking coffee before going to bed.
Suzuki
Oh, I see. Yeah, I will try that. Thank you.
QUESTIONS
1. What did Sam suggest for insomnia?
2. What did Mr. Suzuki buy for his wife?
3. What should Mr. Suzuki avoid before going to bed?
LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚
A. Adjective + infinitive; noun + infinitive
What should you do for a cold?
It's important |
to get enough sleep. |
It's sometimes helpful |
to drink chamomile tea. |
It's a good idea |
to take some vitamins. |
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In negative statements, not comes before the infinitive: With a cold, it's important not to exercise too hard. |
With a cold, it's important to don't exercise too hard.
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A-1. Rewrite the sentences using the words in parentheses. Add "not" when necessary.
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For a cough, you shouldn't drink cold drinks. (important)
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For a cold, you should stay hydrated. (sometimes helpful)
B. Modal verbs can, could, and may for requests; suggestions
Can/May I help you?
REQUESTS:
Can I have a box of bandages?
Could I have something for dry skin?
May I have a bottle of eyedrops?
What do you suggest/have for a backache?
SUGGESTIONS:
You could try this lotion.
You should get a heating pad.
Why don't you try these pills?
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In requests, can, could, and may have the same meaning. May is a little formal than can and could.
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B-1. Choose the correct words in the dialogue.
( May / Do ) I have something for sore throat?
Sure. You ( could / may ) take these lozenges.
Can I ( suggest / try ) this cream on an inflamed skin?
I ( suggest / try ) you use this ointment. This is safer.
Oh, I see. Thank you.
LET'S PRACTICE! 📝
A. Giving advice
Direction: Read the situation and offer a piece of advice. Use the pattern adjective +infinitive; noun + infinitive
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Your friend has a recurring headache.
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Your sister has colds.
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Your colleague is very sick but he refuses to take a sick leave.
B. At the doctor's
Directions: Listen to the three doctors and write whether the following statements are true or false. Write or type down your answers while listening.
A |
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1. You've got a bad cold. 2. You should take two tablets twice a day. 3. You should drink lots of water. |
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B |
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1. The doctor is not sure why you have backache. 2. You should put some cream on every morning. 3. You should go back to the doctor's in two weeks. |
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C |
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1. You've got the flu. 2. You should stay in bed and rest. 3. You shouldn't work for three days. |
Hi. May I help you?