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Role Play: Asking For & Giving Advice (page 116)

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Role Play: Asking For & Giving Advice (page 116)

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Choose a situation, write a dialogue and role play.

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Evelyn: I need your advice about something that's troubling me.
Kate: Sure, what's wrong?
Evelyn: Well, I'm feeling really miserable. The students in my school are always talking about their new clothes and gadgets. Hearing them makes me feel miserable. They're all from wealthy families.
Kate: Oh, I see. So, you feel jealous because you don't fit in, right?
Evelyn: Yeah. I also feel jealous and rejected because they won't hang out with me.
Kate: If I were you, I would take no notice of them. The kids at your school can't all be like that.
Evelyn: You're probably right.
Kate: I think you should make true friends who accept you for who you are. Be friends with them and enjoy life. Stop feeling miserable about things you cannot change.
Evelyn: Thanks for your advice, Kate.

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Justin: I need your advice about something that's troubling me.
Adam: Sure, what's wrong?
Justin: My teacher ask me to present a project but I feel nervous and insecure when I make mistake. I refused to give this presentation but it seems useless. My teacher insists me to do it.
Adam: Well, let me think. Why don't you practise in front of a mirror. You will realize that you are getting over the fear when you practise more.
Justin: I think it is a good idea.
Adam: Don't worry and don't be afraid. You should feel more confident because you will have a sense of achievement after you've presented your own work.
Justin: Thanks for your advice, Adam.

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May: I need your advice about something that's troubling me.
Lee: Sure, what's wrong?
May: Well, I'm feeling miserable  as I was born in a poor family. The students at my school are always talking about fashionable clothes and latest gadgets. Hearing them makes me feel envious and less fortunate. They're all from wealthy families and live in the wealthy areas.
Lee: Oh, I see. So, you feel uncomfortable to fit in. right?
May: Yes, but I also feel jealous and rejected because they won't hang out with me.
Lee: Well, if  I were in your shoes, I would prefer to make true friends who are sincere and accept me for who I am.  As you know, there are more things in life that is more important than money and materials. So, just go to school to study and enjoy life.  You should stop thinking about this and put more efforts in your studies.
May: You're right. Thanks for your advice, Lee.
Lee: You're most welcome.

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Dialogue 3:
Akash: Hey Jien.

Jien: Hi Akash! What brings you here?

Akash: Well, I've got a problem with presenting the school project to the whole school. So I need some advice to overcome my fear. Presentations aren't really my cup of tea.

Jien: Oh, I see. I assume that you feel anxious talking in front of large crowds. Am I right?

Akash: Yes. I tend to get nervous in front of them. Furthermore, the headmaster will be there during my presentation. What more can you ask for!

Jien : Well, let me think. If I were in your shoes I'd practise speaking in front of the mirror. This can help us fix our flaws and makes us feel more confident.

Akash: Oh yeah! I recall reading an article about this on the Internet.

Jien: Also, think of the bigger picture. Won't you feel a sense of achievement after the presentation? You're doing something other students aren't. You should be proud of yourself

Akash: Well, I really appreciate your advice. I think I'd feel more confident on that day.

Jien: Glad I could help!

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Audrey: Hi Rebecca, I need your advice about something that's troubling me recently.
Rebecca: Hi Audrey. Sure, what's wrong?
Audrey: Well, my teacher asked me to present a project I worked on to the whole school. I'm so afraid and nervous because I‘m not really good at presenting in front so many people.
Rebecca: Oh, I see. You are very shy while everyone is looking at you to present.
Audrey: I tried to refuse but my teacher insists. It makes me feel so insecure.
Rebecca: Since you can't refuse, you have to face it bravely. You can practise more in front of mirror to get over the fear.
Audrey: You are right. I'll try to do that.
Rebecca: Feel your confident and you will become more mature. You will feel sense of achievement after presenting.
Audrey: Thank you for your advices. I will try to do my best.
Rebecca: Your welcome, Audrey.

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Siah: Hi, Jack.
Jack: Hi Siah, what's wrong with you ?
Siah: I was addicted to playing video games more than 6 hours every day and it was started to affect my schoolwork. What should I do?
Jack: You should manage your time with your own timetable.
You can also set some rules by yourself. For example, you can play 30 minutes of online games after finish your homework.
Siah: That's sound good.
Jack: I hope my suggestion can help you a lot.
Siah: Thank you, Jack.
Jack: I hope that you will pass your final exam in this year.
Siah: I will do my best.

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John : Hi Eden
Eden : Hey John. What's up?
John : My teacher asked me to give a presentation , but im not confident about it.
Eden :  Well , you can refuse to do it.
John : I tried, but my teacher insists.
Eden : Well , I guess you must do it.
John : But I feel insecure of talking in front of others.
Eden : Just take it easy , you may practice in front of mirror to get over fear and feel confident.
John : I will try it out , I hope it really works.
Eden : You will become more mature and have the sense of achievement after you've done your presentation.
John : I will do my best for it.
Eden : Good luck to you!

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Lim: Hi Jack, How are you?
Jake: I am fine, how are you too?
Lim: Not that good.
Jake: What's the matter?
Lim: I need you to advice about something that has been troubling me for a long time.
Jake: What happened?
Lim:  I have been addicted in playing video games. It  started to affect my schoolwork and my relationship.
Jake: It doesn't sounds good.
Lim: What can I do about it before this situation getting worse?
Jake: If I were you, I will exercise during my free time and talk with my family and friends. So that you will spend more of your time in the real life but not stuck in a virtual life.
Lim: I see.
Jake: Don't be worry. You can enrich your life by learning some new things. You told me before that you hope to learn guitar one day, now is the best time you can learn guitar. I can lend my guitar to you if you want to.
Lim: Thank you Jake for your wonderful suggestion. It's time to go back class now, see you tomorrow.
Jake: You are welcome, see you tomorrow.

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Jack: Hey Chris, I need your advice about something that's troubling me. I've been hiding this problem for a long time and now I just can't bear it anymore.

Chris: Sure, what's the problem?

Jack: I have been playing playing video games without stopping. I had become addicted to it and is starting to affect my schoolwork and my relationship with other people. Furthermore, I'm starting to regret about it and wanting to give up on my life soon.

Chris: Well, that sounds terrible! Giving up is not an option, Jack. If I were you, I would want my people around me to stand by and support me all the time to help me through it.

Jack: You're right. My parents will play a massive part in helping me in this.

Chris: That's great then. Not only just that, I think you can also seek professional help to overcome the situation and to become a better version of yourself.

Jack: Thanks you Chris for the advice. You're such a great friend.

Chris: You're welcome.

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Adam : Hey Akash, how's it going?
Akash : Hey Adam , I am good. How about you? What's up lately?
Adam : To be honest with you, I have been a video game addict over the past 6 months and I am not doing so good coping with the real life. I feel like giving up  and have no more hope in the real life.
Akash : Oh dear ! That doesn't sound good.
Adam : What should I do about it before the situation get's worst?
Akash : Well, let me think. If I were you , I would began to start spending more time in the real life compared to being stuck up in the virtual world. You can start by having a conversation with your old school mate , Zack who's been really wanting to meet you since high school.
Adam : That sounds fascinating !
Akash : Don't worry about it. Besides , you should also start to spend time with your family. This could really help especially in your situation. Moreover, seeking professional help from a therapist is also a good idea. He could give you the best advice to overcome your situation
Adam : How couldn't I think of any of that?
Akash : It's fine. Sometimes we tend to forget things because we are so addicted to something. Just promise me that you will turn over a new leaf after this. I shall stand by you and give you full support. We shall go through this together !
Adam : Indeed. You can trust me. Thank you for your advice Akash. Appreciate it very much
Akash : Your most welcome ! See you then

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Yiwen: Hi, Qiao Ern.
Qiao Ern: Hi, Yiwen.
Yiwen: I need your advice about a problem that has been troubling me for some time.
Qiao Ern: Sure. What's the matter?
Yiwen: My teacher asked me to present a project I've worked on to the whole school but I'm too afraid to do that. I tried to refuse but my teacher insists. What should I do ?
Qiao Ern: I understand if you feel insecure speaking in front of a crowd. However, you should get over your fear and feel confident.
Yiwen: How should I do that?
Qiao Ern: Well, you can practise presenting your work in front of a mirror. After feeling slightly better, you can try speaking in front of your friends and family.
Yiwen: I'm still worried about making mistakes.
Qiao Ern: Don't be scared, everyone makes mistakes. Practice makes perfect. Besides, speaking in public can give you a sense of achievement and make you become more mature.
Yiwen: You're right. Thanks Qiao Ern. I'll try my best.

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Zoey : I've got a problem with insecurities of talking in front of a crowd and Id like your advice.
Xi Ann : I think you should practice in front of your mirror, this will help you.
Zoey: I don't know what to do about the fear inside me.
Xi Ann: If i were you, I would feel confident and let the fear fly away.
Zoey: What would you do if you were me?
Xi Ann: If i were in your shoes, I would practice daily at home, so that i will feel prepared and confident on the day of presentation.

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Adam: Hey Eve, what's up?
Eve: Hey Adam, I'm not feeling so good about my presentation.
Adam: Why? I'm sure you would do fine.
Eve: Everyone is saying that, but I don't believe it. Also there is a group of people in school that seems to have made it their mission to make me feel insecure.
Adam: Don't worry, pay no attention to them. It would also be a good idea to try practising your presentation in front of a mirror. That should help you get over your fear and make you feel more confident.
Eve: That definitely will help.
Adam: Also if I were you, I'd look on the bright side. The presentation may make you feel more mature and give you a sense of achievement.
Eve: Thanks for the tips Adam. I'm feeling much more confident now.

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Jien : Hi Akash , sorry to disturb you during this peak hour but I am facing some problem that I would like to overcome.
Akash : Hey Jien , it's fine. I am free anyways. What's up?
Jien : Since the day my family  moved into this new neighbourhood I have been feeling rejected and jealous of how fortunate most of the  kids in my school are. They would always talk about their new gadgets and clothes. I feel really left out. What should I do?
Akash : Hold on. Let me ask you something.
Jien : Yeah, what is it?
Akash : Why do you go to school?
Jien : Akash , I've got no time for this. Please don't make it worse
Akash : Jien, take a moment to think.
Jien : Fine , we go to school to build our education based and our social life interacting with other people.
Akash : There we go. Why would you need to be jealous over something that you don't have? Instead you should begin working hard to excel  in your exams  so that you could get what you want someday without being spoonfed by your parents
Jien : Wow, I didn't really think of it that way.
Akash : The most important thing is to make true friends and to enjoy life. Comparing your belongings will not get you anywhere but instead leading you to a downfall.
Jien : I see. That's really nice of you helping me out !
Akash : No problem

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Yu Xuan: I need your advice about something that's troubling me.
Kate: Sure, what's wrong?
Yu Xuan: Well, I feel insecure about the presentation. I have to present a project on to the whole school.
Kate: Oh I see. So, you feel nervous to give this presentation, right?
Yu Xuan: Yeah. I also feel afraid to refuse
Kate: I think you can practice in front of the mirror to get over fear. You will feel more confident.
Yu Xuan: That sounds fantastic.
Kate: Besides,you will become more mature and give you a sense of achiement after the presentation.
Yu Xuan: Thanks for your help Kate. I'll try my best

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Tan : I've got a problem with my school project presentation and I'd like your advice .
Tina : Sure , what wrong ?
Tan : Well , I'm feeling so pressured and insecure for my coming project presentation . I've talked to my teacher to refuse it but my teacher insists.
Tina : Oh , I see . So , you feel nervous and afraid to give this presentation ?
Tan : Yes. I'm afraid to stand in front of everybody and deliver a speech in front of the public .
Tina : I think you should practise in front of mirror . It can help you to get over your fear and make you feel more confident .
Tan : Wow , that's a good idea .
Tina : This presentation will also help you to become a more mature person and get you a sense of achievement after you done this presentation .
Tan : Thanks for your advices .
Tina : You are welcome .

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Rish : Hey Mike!

Mike : Hey.

Rish : Please don't tell me you're playing video games again.

Mike : Well, I am. At this point, I'm already addicted to playing video games and I still regret starting it till this day.

Rish : School just ended, and you probably shouldn't be playing video games, instead try catching up with the homework you've missed all this while!

Mike : Exactly, it has been bugging me, but let me finish up this game.

Rish : Mike, I don't know if you have realised your own actions lately. You're getting more addicted to playing video games, and we hardly even hang out lately. Your schoolwork has been pending for a long time and I'm really worried about you.

Mike : Well, I actually feel bad about my behavior and I really want to change, but I don't know where to even start.

Rish : It's okay Mike, I understand. You always have me to help! Don't give up too soon. You can always seek professional support, like a therapist or phycologists. I will always stand by and support you to get rid of your addiction. After all, what are friends for?

Mike : Wow! You just gave me the motivation I needed to be a better version of myself.

Rish : Yes, you can do it!

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Evelyn: Hi Roseanne ! I am working on a presentation of a project that will be presented to the whole school but I feel really nervous and afraid about it.
Roseanne: Oh no, are you still coping with it?
Evelyn: No, as time gets near, my anxiousness and insecurity is increasing rapidly. I tried to refuse to give this presentation but my teacher insists.
Roseanne: This does not seem ideal.
Evelyn: How can I cope with this presentation?
Roseanne: If I were you, I would try to prepare and practice the presentation in front of a mirror. This can make you feel confident and help you get over your fear of presentation.
Evelyn: This is one that I can do.
Roseanne: Don't worry too much. If you prepare and practice enough, you will get the sense of achievement afterwards. This presentation could also become more mature and help with your future presentations.
Evelyn: Thank you so much Roseanne. I will try my best with the presentation.

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Ali : How are you recently ?
Abu : I am good. How about you ?
Ali : I need your advice about something that's troubling me for a long time.
Abu : Of course, what happened ?
Ali : I feel miserable as I live in an area with a lot of wealthy people. The students at schools are always talking about their news clothes and gadgets.
Abu : You feel jealous or feel rejected?
Ali : Not only that, I feel unfortunately with born in a humble birth.
Abu : Stop thinking like that, you can just take no notice of their show off. Make true friends and enjoy your own life.
Ali : Thanks for your advice, Abu.

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Xuan : Hi, Min Yee. Why are you being sadness?
Min Yee : Hi, Xuan. My teacher has asked me to present my worked on the whole school.
Xuan : So what are you sad for?
Min Yee : I feel nervous and afraid. I refused her but she still insists. This making trouble to me.
Xuan : I see. Why don't you take this chance to improve yourself? You may do more practise before the presentation such as practice in front of a miror.  You can getting over the fear with more practise.
Min Yee : Is this method works?
Xuan : Don't deny yourself before you try it.
Min Yee : I will try my best.
Xuan : Don't afraid. You should become more mature and feel confident. You will have the sense of achievement after you finish your presentation.
Min Yee : Thanks for your advise. I will try your advise and try me best in the presentation.

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Yeet: Hi Deez
Deez: Hi Yeet, whats the matter?
Yeet: I was playing video game for a whole day and always forget to do homework, what should i do?
Deez: I think that you should set up a time table to help you allocate the time to play and the time to do homework.
Yeet: Thank you for your suggestion, I am now confident that i wont get scolded for not doing homework.
Deez: Your welcome, I am glad that my suggestion is useful for you.

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Jien: Hey Akash, what's the matter?

Akash: Well, I can't really get over my addiction to video games and It's driving me up the wall. I regret my decision to play games professionally. It really is a bold move!

Jien: Don't give up just yet Akash. I'll always stand by your side and support you throughout these dire times. I've been through your situation before so I do understand how you're feeling.

Akash: Appreciate it Jien! What do you think I should do to overcome my addiction?

Jien: Let me think. I suggest you seek professional help. Our school counsellor would be glad to assist you. Remember, take in every single piece of advice that she's giving. I'm sure that you'll turn over a new leaf after her assistance.

Akash : Thank you so much Jien! I sure hope my addiction can be cured.

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Ann: Hi May. I need your advice about something that's troubling me.
May: Sure, what's wrong ?
Ann: My teacher has asked me to present a project I worked on to the whole school. I've tried to refuse but she insists. I'm really nervous and afraid right now. How should I deal with this situation?
May: Well, I understand you feel insecure and anxious to speak in front of the crowds. Perhaps, you should make efforts to get over the fear.
Ann: Then what should I do?
May: If I were in your shoes, I would practise in front of a mirror. This can make you feel confident. Besides, it will also be a good idea to give presentation in front of family members. They will honestly point out your mistakes and you can make changes.
Ann: You're right. Such a good idea.
May: Well, I think you should see this as a challenge that helps you to become more mature. Moreover, you can gain sense of achievement if you manage to do it well.
Ann: Thanks for your advice.
May: You're most welcome.

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John : Hey Rish! You look down. Is there anything that's bothering you?

Rish : Hey John. How'd you guessed it? I just feel really betrayed and rejected, as you know almost all of my classmates are well off and they would occasionally buy branded clothes and expensive gadgets.

John : Oh, I see.

Rish : The worst of the bunch, they love to sit in groups and show off their new belongings and exclude me. I feel really miserable and a whole lot jealous of them.

John : Rish, I totally understand how you feel about this. If I were in your shoes, I would try to take no notice of them at all and enjoy life. Besides, they turned out to be more fortunate because of their parents wealth.

Rish : You're actually right!

John : You just need to work hard from now in order to achieve success, but for now you just need to focus on your studies and try to make true friends that may actually help you and support you.

Rish : You've been a great help, John. You're definitely a great friend to me. Thanks for the advise.

John : Anytime, mate!

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Kate: Hey, Jessi. I have a problem that keeps troubling me. Can you give me some advice?

Jessi: Of course, I'm your best friend.

Kate: I'm kind of jelous of my schoolmates, they buy luxury and branded clothing.

Jessi: Oh, I see. But luxury and wealth doesn't mean that much.

Kate: Yes it does, I have no one beside me when I eat at the canteen. They don'T like me because I'm not rich enough.

Jessi: Woah, seriously? Actually I think you should ignore them because they will never be your true friend if they friend you for your money. They are just so immature, they need to be older to afford luxury.

Kate: That kind of makes sense. Fake friends won't support me when I have trouble bothering me. They just want  benefit from me.

Jessi: Yeah! You must have heard of people selling their organs and doing illegal stuff to afford luxury and expensive apple products, right? When you have a fake friend that evaluates your worth by you being wealthy, you will drop into a vicious cycle.

Kate: Oh my god! Jessi, I am glad I have a friend like you. Now I'm more confident. I shouldn't be jealous of them. Thank you Jessi.