Have you thought about …? – Giving advice Here are some more verbs + -ing (like the ones in 2a). The following verbs + -ing can be used for complaining or giving advice and making suggestions. Use the verbs below to make conversations complaining and giving advice. Example: A: I’ve tried connecting my smart watch to the phone, and it just won’t work. B: Keep pressing connect when the blue light blinks. Compare your situations with your partner. Think of two or three things in your life you aren’t happy about. It could be: ■■ a piece of equipment that doesn’t work ■■ trouble at school ■■ money problems ■■ an arrangement you don’t want to keep ■■ someone who’s annoying you at the moment ■■ something that worries you Work in pairs and talk together about your problems. Make suggestions and give each other advice. Try to use the verb + -ing expressions from 16a. Can you think of two things that help you to manage your pocket money successfully and two things that can cause problems? Listen to John, on a radio programme, giving advice about how teenagers should manage their money. Put John’s advice in the order he gives it. A Young people should log on to their bank account regularly. B Teenagers should have a budget. C People who always overspend should take a part-time job. D Teenagers should be aware of their financial situation. Do you think it’s good advice? How do you manage your finances? Talk in class. Complete sentences 1–8 with the reasons John gives for his advice. 1 It’s important to manage your money in the right way because . 2 Since it’s such , you need to make sure you always keep track of your finances. 3 However, many people at home, so it’s a good idea to use the online banking app … 4 Due to on your mobile, you can check your finances whenever you want to. 5 Many teenagers run up debts because of . 6 You must put money aside from your pocket money, holiday pay or any money you receive so that you can and keep a bit extra for emergencies … 7 … standing orders are usually deducted on a particular day. So, if you go shopping before the amounts have been deducted, you might you actually do! 8 It’s easy to find out how to budget as there’s . Look at the highlighted expressions for giving reasons. Which are followed by nouns? Which are followed by subject + verb? Grammar Verb + -ing 2 16 a think about avoid can’t face can’t stand suggest try keep consider b c d Listening 17 a 5j267x 28 mobile 15.00 cinema 19.80 digital gift cards 20.00 eating out 22.50 L’s birthday 20.00 b c Vocabulary Giving reasons 18 a b Language skills Extras Explore 5 Money matters 59 Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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