Problems and advice

We are going to practice some writing today on health and giving advice.


Activity A _ Talk about home remedies
Do you always take medicine when you are ill? What do you do if you have an
insect sting, a cough, a sore throat or a headache? Are there any home remedies
that you use? Tell other learners what you do.


Activity B _ Write about home remedies
Write an article of about 160 words about a home remedy that is used in your
country. Word-process the article if you can.


Activity C _ Read advertisements for health products on the internet
Look through a variety of pages and find advertisements for health products.
Which advertisements are the most effective and why?
Discuss your ideas with a partner.


Read the two problems and write an answer to one of them (120 words)

Problem 1

I have done something really stupid. It's our wedding anniversary soon and I wanted to buy my wife something really special. I borrowed money to pay for my present and now I am having trouble paying it back. I have taken on extra hours at work and my wife wonders why we are not better off financially because of it. I'm sure she thinks I am having an affair. I can't tell her what I have done. Have you got any advice?


Problem 2

I am 25 and have been married for five years. I thought I loved my husband but I've just started a new job and my new boss has made it obvious he fancies me. He is 45 but is very attractive. Should I give in and have an affair? I'm sure my husband would never suspect as he is too engrossed in his own work. What advice can you give?