Intermediate 3 Unit 1

c. After her conversation with Meg, Judy decided she needed some advice from a
professional. She wrote to “Dear Celia,” a popular advice column in the newspaper.
Complete the letter Judy wrote to “Dear Celia” by choosing the best word.

Dear Celia,

Yesterday, I met a man I want to (1) spend / marry / make the rest of my life with. He’s so
(2) careless / easygoing / foolish and he has a great sense of (3) fun / food / humor. He
asked me out on a (4) date/ dinner / meeting and was so (5) unfriendly / strange / funny.
The problem is I always get so (6) worried / angry / upset when things don’t turn out well.
Do you think I can (7) trust / dislike / promise him? Do you think I’m making another
(8) acquaintance / mistake / chance? My friend tells me that I am always wrong about
the men in my life. What should I do?

Unlucky Judy

d. What advice could Celia give Judy? Read some possible advice. Do you agree or
disagree with the advice?

1. You shouId trust your instincts. Maybe this time you have found the right person.
Agree / Disagree
2. l think it wouId be a good idea to check your new friend’ s background. Find out
more about him before you get too invoIved. Agree / Disagree
3. ln my opinion, it’s aIways better to take a chance. Don’ t Iisten to your friend.
Agree / Disagree
4. Take a break from meeting men. Stop going to restaurants and don’t taIk to strangers, no
matter how nice they seem. Agree / Disagree

e. Write Celia’s answer to Judy.

Dear Judy.
You will meet many people in all your life, you shouldn't worry for this situation. Some people have better
luck meet their couples, but someday you will find the true love.

f. Read the last sentence of “A New Acquaintance” again. What do you think will probably
happen next? Will Meg meet the man of her dreams? Will Judy continue seeing her new
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acquaintance? Write a continuation of the story.
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Divorced
a. In the dialogue “Divorced”, one friend talks about a decision. The other friend expresses
her opinion about the decision. Which phrases in the dialogue:

1. talk about a decision: Mary and I are getting divorced

2. express an opinion: oh no, I’m here to hear that if you ever feel like talking, I’m for you

b. Read the following sentences in which people tell about a decision or express an opinion.
Mark the correct column.

Talking
Expressing
about
an opinion
a decision
X
1. l reaIIy feeI you may be making a terribIe mistake.

X
2. As long as you both feel the same way.

X
3. l think you're doing the right thing.

X
4. Jenny and l are getting married. We've set a date.

5. l'm so sorry to hear that. X

X
6. l'm going to move away from home.

7. That's a pity.
X

8. That's not a very wise decision. X

9. We've both decided it wouId be best if we get divorced. X

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