3 Getting advice

Chapter 3 Getting advice A These children are talking to their parents about their problems. Read. What's wrong? I'm new in school and I'm lonely. I'm sorry to hear that. You should find someone to play with. But I can't think of anyone. Why don't you try to make some new friends? OK. I'll think about it, Dad. Thanks.

What's the matter? I'll have an interview next week and I'm nervous. I'm sorry to hear that. You should do something to relax. But I can't think of anything. Why don't you listen to some music? OK. I'll think about it, Mum. Thanks. B Act the children and the parents.

LEARN to Read How did Fred help John? Read and find out. Fred had a new neighbour. His name was John. John was retired. One morning he was talking to Fred. I'm bored, Fred. I have nothing to do, ' he said. 'I'm never bored, ' said Fred. 'I always have something to do. ' Fred was worried about John. He wanted to help him. 'Why don't you find someone to talk to, John?' Fred asked. John shook his head and said, 'No one wants to talk to me. ' You can always talk to me, ' said Fred. We can talk about anything you like. ' " I can't think of anything interesting to talk about, ' said John. 'Mmm . . . What did you do before you retired?' Fred asked. 'I worked in a park but I'm too old now. I don't feel useful anymore, 'John said sadly. 'No one is useless, ' said Fred. Nothing is impossible. You should learn to do something for others. ' What do you think John could do for others?

Thank you for your advice, Fred. It came at just the right time, 'John said with a smile. 'I know what I can do now. ' A few weeks later, there was a beautiful garden in Fred's neighbourhood. Everyone, including Fred, was surprised and happy. 'I think I know who the secret gardener is! ' Fred said to himself. D Answer the questions. Give short answers. 1 1 Why was John bored? 2 What did Fred do to help him? 3 What did John do before he retired? 4 Why did John feel useless? 5 What advice did Fred give John? 6 Who do you think the secret gardener was?

Pre-tack Activity E These children are facing different problems. They are asking the helpers on the Student Helpline for advice. Act the children and the helpers.