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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?
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?
May I have a bottle of eyedrops?
What do you suggest/have for a backache?
SUGGESTIONS:
You could try this lotion.
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.
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 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. |
Hi. May I help you?