The class is divided into two teams. Students A play the role of someone asking for advice. Students B play the role of an advisor. Use the expressions to give advice.
I have real problems getting to sleep at night. I do all the things you’re supposed to do, but nothing works. I’m worried about my health.
The way I see it, you ought to…
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As a journalist I tend to work long hours, so I rarely get more than five or six hours’ sleep a night. I find the only way I can function is by taking regular power naps throughout the day, but I’m feeling so worn out recently.
You might want to…
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I snore heavily. It drives my wife crazy. It causes friction between us because my wife kicks me to wake me up and then I can’t get to sleep again. I’ve tried using a raised pillow, but in spite of my efforts, none of it has done any good.
Have you ever thought of (verb+ing)…?
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The night after finishing a long workout, I lie awake in bed and turn and turn despite being exhausted. The next day, I can’t keep my eyes open.
It might not be a bad idea to…
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I have a six-month-old baby and a three-year-old daughter, so I don’t get much sleep at the moment. In fact, I can’t remember the last time I slept the whole night through. I work during the day and it can be difficult to stay awake.
You might want to…
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I share a room with my brother. He snores! It’s really annoying.
Have you ever thought of (verb + ing)…?
10
I get so nervous before I have to give a presentation that I can’t sleep the night before, and then I’m not at my best.
The way I see it, you ought to…
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I always put off studying until the night before a test. I stay up all night studying, but after that, I still don’t do very well.