Quiz 1 (advice & suggestion)

Situation: Your friend says that they have gained weight. What should be the response to this statement?

• A. I would suggest you to drink plenty of water.

• B. I would suggest you to go to bed early.

• C. I would suggest you to go to the cinema.

• D. I would suggest you to change your lifestyle.

• E. Just eat more!

Answer explanation

The correct response is to suggest your friend to change their lifestyle in order to address the weight gain issue.

Situation: Heru is having a cold. The correct doctor's advice below, except...

• A. You should rest in bed

• B. I suggest you eat chicken soup

• C. I suggest you eat more ice cream

• D. My advice is to wear a mask outside, to protect yourself and others.

• E. I recommend you take a shower

Answer explanation

The correct doctor's advice for a cold does not include eating more ice cream, as it is not beneficial for recovery.

Situation: My neighbor is noisy. You should…………

• A. Let them be.

• B. Tell your neighbor to raise their voice

• C. Politely ask the neighbor to be quiet for a while

• D. I don't know, tell me!

• E. Speak louder than them

Answer explanation

To address the noisy neighbor situation, the correct choice is to politely ask the neighbor to be quiet for a while. This approach promotes communication and respect while addressing the issue.

Situation: I have a toothache. What should I do?

• A. If I were you, I would go to the dentist.

• B. Why don't you go to the dentist?

• C. I would suggest taking a pain reliever. Maybe that will help?

• D. Sorry, I have never had a toothache.

• E. You should visit your dentist!

Answer explanation

The correct choice is A because it advises going to the dentist, which is the appropriate action for a toothache.

Situation: You want to test your friend's feelings, but you are afraid to do so. You want to ask for some advice from your friend. You can say all of the following, except...

• A. What do you think I should do?

• B. What should I do?

• C. Can I ask for your advice on messaging my friend?

• D. Do you think it's better to test or not to test him?

• E. Why don't you message him?

Answer explanation

The correct choice is E because it suggests that the friend should message the person directly, not the asker testing their feelings.

Situation: Your friend needs a book for their homework. But they don't have enough money to buy it. What would you suggest to them?

• A. You should borrow from our senior

• B. I think you'd better not do the homework.

• C. What if we go to the zoo?

• D. You should take a rest.

• E. Why don't you go to the bookstore?

Answer explanation

The correct choice is E because going to the bookstore would be a practical solution to get the needed book for homework.

Situation: You and your friends are on vacation at the beach. However, no one knows the route to the beach. What would be your advice?

• A. I think we should go back home now.

• B. How about going to a restaurant?

• C. You should open the Google Maps app on your phone.

• D. You should read the instructions more carefully.

• E. Call the police!

Answer explanation

You should open the Google Maps app on your phone as it can provide directions to the beach when no one knows the route.

Situation: I want to have a healthier lifestyle. What should I do?

• A. Don't do it.

• B. You should sleep better, eat healthier, and exercise.

• C. I don't like eating vegetables.

• D. Just do it.

• E. Just sleep late!

Answer explanation

To have a healthier lifestyle, you should sleep better, eat healthier, and exercise. This choice provides a comprehensive approach to improving your overall well-being.

Situation: It is Saturday night. What would you suggest to your friend?

• A. I think we should go to the town square to look around.

• B. How about going to the doctor?

• C. You should talk to your teacher.

• D. What if we take this to be fixed?

• E. Why don't you do your homework?

Answer explanation

The correct choice is A. Going to the town square on a Saturday night is a fun suggestion for friends to explore and enjoy the evening.

Situation: Tom looks very tired. What is your advice to him?

• A. You should eat more.

• B. You should study harder.

• C. I think you should rest.

• D. How about going for a walk?

• E. Buy a bike and exercise!

Answer explanation

The correct advice for Tom, who looks tired, is to rest (Choice C). Resting will help him regain energy and feel better.