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Study Time

a. Observe the following structures. We use them while suggesting
or persuading people.

If I were you, I’d + verb
Why don’t you + verb------?

You should/ought to + verb
You’d better + verb

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How about + v-ing/noun ----?
b. Work in pairs and play the role of A and B and C and D
respectively. You can swap your roles for further practice.

A: I have had stomachache for one
hour.

B: Why don’t you take some hot
water?

A: I have taken it but there is not any
progress.

B: You had better tell the teacher
and go home.

C: I’m looking for a wrist watch.
Can you show me one?

D: Of course! This is Sharp Time
Quartz. It’s an original one.

C: Is it durable? How much is it?
D: No doubt. There’s a year warranty
on it. It’s cheap as well. If I were
you, I’d buy it.

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