63. I get 64. I want to 65.

homesick when help fight I want to marry

Im away on against climate a millionaire.
holiday. change.

62. I got 61. Ive got 60. 59. 58. Im

detention only six I got fired My English isnt thirsty and
because I was months from my job. very good. the fridge
late. to live. is empty.
51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57.
I often Someone stole Im feeling Im I have Im broke.
get carsick and my wallet. lonely. depressed. chest pains.
seasick.

50. I got 49. 48. I had a 47. 46. 45. 44.

into a fight car accident. Im starving. I want to The weather is
at school It was lose weight. cold and rainy.
yesterday. my fault.

37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. I shot

The weather is Im always Im worried
12. Im in love I lost A bully stole my a burglar
hot and sunny. late. that Im with Beyonc. my keys. lunch money. in my house
HIV positive. last night.
36. I got hit 35. 34. 33. 32. 31. Im bored 30.
by a car Im I want to be I got bitten when I have I hate
while crossing exhausted. rich. by a snake. a lot of my job.
the street. free time.

23. I dont 24. 25. 26. An alien 27. I think 28. 28.
know what to do I think my wife spaceship my boyfriend I stepped on a
after secondary has an affair. landed in my is cheating rusty nail.
school. garden. on me.

22. 21. 20. Ive got 19. 18. Ive got 17. 16.
My girlfriend Im fat. a bad case of I cant swim. a bad case I think My landlord
dumped me. claustrophobia. of agoraphobia. Im ugly. kicked me out.

9. 10. 11. Theres 12. 13. Its my 14. 15. My left

Ive booked a Im allergic to no water or mothers I got lost eye hurts
trip to Egypt. cats and dogs. electricity in birthday in the desert. when I drink
the house. tomorrow. coffee.

8. 7. 6. 5. 4.
My fathers in A stray dog I failed my I cant sleep Im going
hospital. bit me. English exam. at night. on holiday
to London.
How to play Moving
1. My car 2. 3. I think my
- Players give advice using - Players go from top to bottom
broke down I have a parents hate
appropriate language (see p.2). choosing their own path starting
on the headache. me. We dont
- The number of pieces of from Go and flip a coin (heads = 1
motorway. get along.
advice needed to continue move, tails = 2 moves). or
should depend on the level of - They can roll a die and follow
players (e.g. Elem. 2, Pre-int. 3, the numbered squares, losing a
Interm. 4., Upper-int. 5, Adv. 6). turn on the Danger squares.
Ways to give advice
Warning!
Squares 25, 27, 39 and 40
You should/ shouldnt + infinitive
might be inappropriate
You should have, shouldnt have + past participle
because of cultural
You ought to + infinitive (formal)
differences or students age.
It would be a good idea if you + past simple
Please replace with other
If I were you, I would ...
problems if needed.
You had better ... + infinitive
You will have to + infinitive
It is time you + past simple
Why don't you ... + infinitive
You could always ... + infinitive
Have you thought about ... + ing
Imperatives (don't ... Do ...)

Sample answers Students should use their imagination; create and funny
answers should be rewarded.

1. You should have your car serviced more regularly. You should buy a new car. You
should get AA/breakdown cover. You should buy a new car. You should have called me
to come and get you. It would be a good idea if you got rid of that clunker.
2. You should take a break. Why dont you take some painkillers? Go for a medical
check-up. You shouldnt sit on front of your computer/TV for so long.
3. You should talk to them. You shouldnt keep this to yourself. Why dont you talk to
them? You could call a helpline. You shouldnt think of murdering them.
4. You shouldnt miss the Tower of London. You should go to the Natural History
Museum. You should go see the Changing of the Guards. Why dont you take a side-
trip to Oxford?
5. You should do some exercise in the evening. You could always take a sleeping pill. You
should get medical advice. You shouldnt drink coffee in the evening.
6. You should have studied harder. You should take English more seriously. You should
have practiced more. You should have asked for help. You should have taken a trip to
England. Try to find a penfriend/penpal/keypal.
7. You should go to the doctors. You should get a rabies shot. You should have run
harder. You should carry pepper spray. Why didnt you hit it with your umbrella?
8. You should visit him. Why dont you give him a call? You ought to speak to his doctor.
You should help your mother at home. Dont worry; Im sure hell be okay.
9. You should have told me; I couldve gone with you. Dont miss the pyramids. You should
take light, cotton clothing. Dont forget your sunscreen. You should go for a camel
ride. You had better not try to flirt with local women.
10. Get yourself another pet then. You shouldnt go near them. You could always get a
Robodog (robotic dog). You should find a flat in a building where pets arent allowed.
You should carry a long stick to keep dogs at bay.
11. You should check the fuse box. You should phone your landlord. You should pay your
utility bills on time. Why dont you use the neighbours shower? You could always use
candles and go unwashed.
12. (octopus)
13. You should get her a nice present. Why dont you give her a phone call? You should
take her out to a nice restaurant. You shouldnt drop off your laundry tomorrow then.
14. You shouldnt have gone there in the first place. You should have taken a sat phone
with you. Why didnt you take a local guide with you? You should know better than to
venture out there on your own.
15. Dont drink coffee then. If I were you, Id ask some medical advice. You should see a
doctor about this. You should send your story to the Bizarre but true section of the
local newspaper. It would be a good idea if you removed the spoon before you drink.
16. You shouldve paid the rent on me. You should sue him. You should kick up a fuss. Why
dont you become a squatter? You could always live under a bridge. Why dont you
start looking for some cardboard boxes?
17. Dont look in the mirror then. Get a nose job. You shouldnt be so worried about your
appearance; its the inside that matters. Why dont you join a self-help club? You
should see a shrink. You shouldnt think like that.
18. (Agoraphobia: fear of large open spaces such as malls, airports, etc.) Dont go to
Tiananmen Square then. You should get professional advice. Why dont you get some
hypnotic treatment? You shouldnt be afraid of empty spaces. You could always wear
a blindfold so you cant see where you are.
19. You should take swimming lessons. You shouldnt go in the deep end of the pool. Dont
go swimming in the sea. Why dont you go the mountains? You could always get a note
from your parents so you can skip PE.
20. (Claustrophobia: fear of being trapped without escape, often in small places) You
shouldnt use lifts. Why dont you use the stairs instead of the elevator? Buy clothes
without trying them on. Why dont you try on new clothes in the middle of the shop
instead of using the changing rooms? You should get professional help. You should go
into therapy.
21. Why dont you go on a diet? Why dont you try to lose some weight? Stop eating
snacks between meals. Get your stomach stapled. Stop whining. You should eat more
fruit. You shouldnt eat so much candy. You should get some exercise.
22. You should find another one. You shouldnt sit around moping; there are plenty of
fish in the sea. Why dont you socialize a bit more? You could always register with an
online dating service. Why dont you order a mail-order bride?
23. You should talk to a study advisor. You shouldnt make rash decisions. You should
think it over. You should sleep on it. Why dont you ask your parents what they think?
Why dont you study ()?
24.(-)
25. You should talk to her about this. You should tell her how you feel. Why dont you
hire a private investigator? You should see your lawyer? Why dont you have her
followed? You shouldnt think like that; it could be innocent. It is time you started
facing facts.
26. etc

I ran out of steam here. I hope you can come up with some decent advice yourselves.