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      <title>TALKING ABOUT  DIFFICULT SITUATIONS by Nicolas Ballestero</title>
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      <description>Discuss  with the teacher what you will do in case you face the following situations: Use the following questions to help you plan your speaking:1.What will you do about that.2. How do you feel about that?3. Is there anything you can do about it ?1.	Your neighbor throws garbage in your garden. 2.You don’t have any time to meet people. 3.	You feel very tired all the time. 4.	Your sister is married with children. Sometimes she goes out and leaves them alone. It’s clear she doesn’t look after them well, so her husband gets mad at her and is violent sometimes. 5.	You have a pet and is causing you a lot of trouble having it ( it’s very old and disgusting). You want to  get rid of him but your boyfriend or girlfriend loves it very much. 6.	You have a brother who is very lazy, your parents adore him and give him lots of money. he does not respect them but you do a lot for them, he does nothing. 7.	It’s getting difficult how to handle technology at your new workplace, university campus.8.	You have a teenage son and daughter. Your son does not respect you.. He shouts at you or ignores you. He does not even help at home. He argues a lot with her sister and your daughter is starting to copy him.</description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>2: You don’t have any time to meet people: </p><p>I feel bad because if I don’t rest, I always get very tired and sad. If I never talk to people, I feel lonely and bored. That’s why I want to change things. If I plan my time better and ask for help, I will have more free time and feel better. If I keep living like this, I will get sick or feel worse. If I change small things in my day, I will find more time to see people and feel happier.</p><p>Antonella Mancuso. </p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Situation 1: Your neighbor throws garbage in your garden.</strong></p><p><strong>1. What will you do about it?</strong><br>I will try to talk to my neighbor in a polite way. I’ll explain how the garbage affects my garden and ask them to please stop doing it. If the problem continues, I might contact the local authorities or community leader.</p><p><strong>2. How do you feel about that?</strong><br>I feel very upset and disrespected. I work hard to keep my space clean, and it’s frustrating to see someone else ruin it.</p><p><strong>3. Is there anything you can do about it?</strong><br>Yes, I can talk to the neighbor first and, if that doesn’t work, ask for help from the neighborhood committee or report it to the environmental office.</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<ol start="3"><li><p><strong>You feel very tired all the time.</strong></p></li></ol><p><br/></p><p>1. What will you do about that?</p><p>If I go to bed earlier every day, I will feel more energetic during the day. I will also try to organize my schedule better to avoid overworking.</p><p><br/></p><p>2. How do you feel about that?</p><p>I feel frustrated and a bit overwhelmed because I don’t have enough energy to do the things I enjoy or need to do.</p><p><br/></p><p>3. Is there anything you can do about it?</p><p>Yes, there are things I can do. For example, if I drink too much coffee at night, I can’t sleep well. So I will avoid caffeine in the evening. Also, if I don’t rest on weekends, I stay tired the whole week.</p><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>If my teenage son disrespects me or shouts at me, I feel very frustrated and hurt. If he argues with his sister, she usually copies his bad behavior, and that makes the situation at home even worse. If this continues, I will take away his privileges like his phone or going out with friends. I believe that if I talk to them calmly and spend more time with both of them, they will start to change their behavior. If nothing improves, I will look for professional help, because I want a peaceful and respectful environment at home. There is something I can do about it: I can set clear rules and consequences to teach them how to behave respectfully.</p><p>María Liliana Durango </p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Situation: Your neighbor throws trash in your yard.</p><p>“If my neighbor throws trash in my yard, I feel upset because it's disrespectful and makes the place dirty. If I see it happening, I usually pick up the trash and try to stay calm. If it happens again, I will talk to my neighbor politely and explain how it affects me. If he doesn’t listen, I will tell my parents or another adult to help me solve the problem. I think it’s important to handle this situation with respect and responsibility.”</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-05-17 00:30:10 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Situation:</strong> My neighbor throws trash in my garden.</p><p><br></p><p>1. What will you do about it?</p><p>If my neighbor litters in my yard, I'll first speak to him politely. If he doesn't stop, I'll report him to the local authorities.</p><p><br></p><p>2. What do you think about it?</p><p>If someone litters in my yard, I feel angry and disrespectful.</p><p><br></p><p>3. Is there anything you can do about it?</p><p>Yes, if I see it again, I'll put up a sign or a small fence to prevent it.</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<pre><code></code></pre><p>Situation: Your neighbor throws garbage in your garden</p><p>1.What will you do about that?</p><p>The first thing I would do is speak to my neighbor in a kind but firm manner to let them know that littering in my yard is unacceptable. I would explain how this affects the cleanliness and well-being of my home. If this doesn't work, I would consider putting up a fence or barrier to prevent them from continuing to do so.</p><p>2. How do you feel about that?</p><p>I would feel quite frustrated and upset, as it disrespects my personal space and clearly violates the rules of living together. It could also cause me stress and hygiene problems.</p><p>3. Is there anything you can do about it?</p><p>Yes, in addition to speaking to the neighbor, I could install security cameras to record what is happening and, if necessary, file a formal complaint with the local authorities or neighborhood manager so they can take action. I could also seek support from other neighbors if they are also affected.</p><p><br/></p><p>Melissa humanez Lozano </p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Situation 8 </p><p><br/></p><ol><li><p>What would you do about it?</p><p>If my son shouts or ignores me, I will set clear boundaries. If he doesn't help at home, we have consequences. If he argues with his sister, I will intervene. If my daughter copies him, I will explain why it's wrong. I will try to understand him; maybe if I listen, he will talk. If we don't find solutions, we will seek family therapy.</p><p><br/></p></li><li><p>How do you feel about that?</p><p>If my son disrespects me, I feel sad and frustrated. If my children don't get along, it is upsetting. If the home environment is tense, I worry.</p><p><br/></p></li><li><p>Is there anything you can do about it?</p><p>If I communicate openly, maybe things will improve. If I involve him in decisions, he might feel more responsible. If I praise respectful behavior, he is more likely to repeat it. If we spend quality time together, our bond strengthens.</p></li></ol>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>SITUATION 3: "Feeling Tired All the Time" – What Can I Do?</p><p>1. What will you do about that?</p><p>If I feel tired every day, I will go to bed earlier. I think it’s important to rest well.</p><p>2. How do you feel about that?</p><p>I feel frustrated because I can't concentrate if I don’t sleep enough. If I continue like this, I will probably get sick or stressed.</p><p>3. Is there anything you can do about it?</p><p>Yes, if I stop using my phone late at night, I will sleep better. Also, if I drink coffee too late, I can’t fall asleep easily.</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Situation 4: Your sister is married and has children. Sometimes she goes out and leaves them alone. It’s clear she doesn’t take good care of them, so her husband gets angry and sometimes becomes violent.</p><p><strong>1. What will you do about it?</strong><br>If I face this situation, I will talk to my sister first. I will try to make her understand that leaving her children alone is dangerous. I will suggest that she get help—from a psychologist, a family member, or even legal services.<br>If I see clear signs of abuse or neglect, I will report it to the authorities, because protecting the children is the top priority.</p><p><strong>2. How do you feel about it?</strong><br>I feel really worried and anxious. It’s hard to see children and a family member in a dangerous and unhealthy environment. It makes me feel responsible, and I know I must take action to help them.</p><p><strong>3. Is there anything you can do about it?</strong><br>Yes, there are several things I can do. I can talk to my sister, offer emotional support, and guide her to get professional help. And if the situation is serious, I can contact child protection services. I won’t ignore the problem—I will do something about it.</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><br/></p><p>2. You don’t have time to meet people.</p><p>If you don’t make time for social life, you feel lonely and disconnected from others. It becomes harder to build relationships and maintain emotional well-being.</p><p><br/></p><p>If I organize my schedule better and prioritize social activities, I will be able to meet new people and form meaningful connections. This will improve my mood and help me feel more supported.</p><p><br/></p><p>Carlos Aleman.</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Situation 1</p><p>What will I do about it?</p><p>If my neighbor litters in my yard again, I' will take it seriously.</p><p>If someone litters in my space, I always feel uncomfortable.</p><p><br/></p><p>How do I feel about it?</p><p>I feel angry and disrespected. If someone disrespects me at home, I feel upset.</p><p><br/></p><p>Is there anything I can do about it?</p><p>I will call the police to help me sort it out</p><p>By: Yeisi Pestaña </p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><br/></p><p>My neighbor litters in my yard.</p><p>1. What I will do is very respectfully ask him to please stop littering in my yard because it affects my plants, dirty my garden, pollutes my space, and also makes my dogs sick, as they curiously come and eat that trash.</p><p>2. I feel very offended about this, as I don't usually cause harm or inconvenience to people. If I don't interfere with the peace of mind or well-being of others, they wouldn't have to behave this way toward me.</p><p>1. If I ask him to stop littering and he continues, I will seek the legally necessary measures to stop this situation</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>1: Your neighbor throws garbage in your garden.</p><ol><li><p><strong>What will you do about that?</strong></p><p>"If my neighbor throws garbage in my garden again, <strong>I will talk to him directly and explain how his actions affect me.</strong> If that doesn't work, <strong>I will consider reporting the issue to the building administration.</strong>"</p></li><li><p><strong>How do you feel about that?</strong> </p><p>"If my neighbor throws garbage in my garden, <strong>I feel frustrated and disrespected because it shows a lack of consideration for my property.</strong>"</p></li><li><p><strong>Is there anything you can do about it?</strong> </p><p>"Yes, <strong>if this continues, I can definitely take action.</strong> As mentioned, <strong>I will first try to communicate with my neighbor.</strong> <strong>If that is unsuccessful, I will escalate the issue by reporting it to the relevant authorities or the building management."</strong></p></li></ol><p><br></p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Situation 3: You feel very tired all the time.</strong></p><p>If I feel tired all the time, I usually don't have enough energy to focus or enjoy my day. If this continues, I will visit a doctor to check if it is a medical issue. I feel frustrated and worried because the constant feeling of tiredness affects my mood and productivity. If I go to bed earlier and avoid screens at night, I feel a little bit better. If I make some lifestyle changes, like eating healthier and exercising more, I will probably feel more energetic. So yes, there are things I can do to improve the situation and I will start making those changes soon.</p><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Question: What will you do about that situation: You feel very tired all the time?</strong></p><p><br/></p><p>Answer:</p><p>"If I feel very tired all the time, I will try to change my daily habits. I will go to bed earlier, eat healthier food, and do some exercise. If that doesn’t help, I will visit a doctor to find out if there is a medical problem. If I take care of my health, I believe I will feel much bette</p><p>r."</p><p>Claudia Lorduy </p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Situation 7, It´s getting difficult how to handle technology at your new workplace.</p><p><br/></p><ol><li><p>What will you do about that?</p></li></ol><ul><li><p>If i don´t understand how to use technology, i will ask a coworker for help.</p></li><li><p>If i keep struggling, i will take an online course to improve my skills.</p></li></ul><ol start="2"><li><p>How do you feel about that?</p></li></ol><ul><li><p>If i continue feeling frustrated, i will talk to my supervisor about getting some training.</p></li><li><p>If i feel more confident after practicing, will enjoy my job more.</p></li></ul><ol start="3"><li><p>Is there anything you can do about it?</p></li></ol><ul><li><p>If i use the resource available, i will learn faster.</p></li></ul>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>1. What will you do about that?</strong><br>If my brother continues being lazy, I will talk to my parents and tell them how unfair it is. If they don’t change the way they treat him, I will stop helping so much at home.</p><p><br/></p><p><strong>2. How do you feel about that?</strong><br>I feel frustrated and tired. If you do everything and someone else does nothing, it makes you feel unappreciated.</p><p><br/></p><p><strong>3. Is there anything you can do about it?</strong><br>Yes, if I explain my feelings clearly and calmly, they might understand my point of view. Also, if my brother sees that he gets no special treatment, maybe he will start doing something.</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>"You feel very tired all the time."</p><p> 1. What will you do about that? </p><p>If I go to bed earlier, I will feel more energetic. </p><p>If I keep feeling tired, I will visit a doctor. If I eat better and exercise, I will have more energy during the day. </p><p><br/></p><p>2. How do you feel about that? </p><p>If I don’t sleep enough, I feel tired and unmotivated.</p><p> If I work too much without rest, I get stressed.</p><p> When I feel this way, I can’t concentrate or be productive. </p><p><br/></p><p>3. Is there anything you can do about it?</p><p><br/></p><p> If I organize my routine, I have more time to rest.</p><p> If I make small changes in my lifestyle, I will feel better soon.</p><p> If I ask for help or advice, someone will support me.</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><p><em>What will you do about that?</em> </p><p>I will talk to my neighbor politely and ask them to stop.</p></li><li><p><em>How do you feel about that?</em> </p><p>I feel upset and disrespected.</p></li><li><p><em>Is there anything you can do about it?</em></p><p> If it continues, I can report it to the authorities or install a camera.</p></li></ul>]]></description>
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