Write a letter to an advice columnist in a newspaper. Make up a personal problem for the columnist to solve. Use a variety of modals and describe the problem as fully as possible.
Do not write the response to the letter, just the letter explaining the problem and asking for advice.
Here is an example:
Dear Abby,
I've suspected that my husband has been fooling around, and when confronted with the evidence, he denied everything - and said it would never happen again. I've been married for 10 years and I don't want to get a divorce. What should I do? - Tess
Here are some more real letters for you to look at:
http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070618/LIFE/706180307
Dear Abby, I've lost my phone and I'm addicted to phones, but now, I don't have enough money to buy a new one, what can I do?
ReplyDeleteDear Jhon, I lost my classes in the car while im driving. I've been looking for it for 3 hours.I'm scared what should i do?
ReplyDeleteDear James , I have lost my cellphone I was trying too reach you, I've been searching all weekend and I didn't find it. what can I do ?
ReplyDeleteDear Leanica, I have a big problem in my apartment and I don't know how to solve it. This morning when I woke up early, I saw that my air condition wasn't work. So, the apartment was warm. What should I do? I am new here.
ReplyDeleteDear Abby, I recently hit the Mercedes Benz of my husband and he had told me that I couldn't use. So, please tell me what should I do? I'm very nervous because he is very violent...
ReplyDeleteHi,catherine, i had a serious problem last week. I got a ticket with the penalty. I should have avoided this problem when i saw the policeman standing there. However, i was so nervous that i speeded up uncounsiously. Then i was caught up by officier. He told me that i had to go to the court to handle with this problem. What should i do to protect my right?
ReplyDeleteDear Jusephinilla, I hit my car into another car at the parking lot of the university this morning, and I ran away. Please tell me what should I do. I'm new on this country and I don't know if something can happen to me for that.
ReplyDeleteDear Jane, I have a problem which make me confuse in past few days. I can't fix my laptop, which I used it every day.Can you help me ?
ReplyDeleteDear Dr.Alina Zhumakhmetova:I have gotten headache every day in the morining when I wake up,it lasts two hours to be gone then it starts again at midnight.what must I do to get rid of that?
ReplyDeleteI can advise you smth. It's nothing:)
DeleteDear coach Yener, I had problem yesterday. Someone tried to steal my cell phone. What should I do to protect myself??
ReplyDeleteOk i am going to be polite. You should kick his "..."
DeleteDear Abby, I have a big problem these days. There are three cats near my house. Sometimes they stay under my car, and sometimes they just sleep near the door. I am afraid of cats, and when I open the door, I can see them. What can I do? Can you help me?
ReplyDeleteDear Muteb,
ReplyDeleteI have a big speaking problem. When I speak in English I feel that I should use the word "though" even it does not make any sense in a sentence I feel that I have to use it. It became a nightmare for me in every words that I use I add "though". I was thinking it is a cool word but it became a habit. I cannot stop saying "though"
What should I do ?
Dear Abby, I have a problem. I study hard every day and try my best to reach my goal, but I still can not make it. So what should I do ?
ReplyDeleteDear Jenny, I couldn't sleep well from last week. I have morning class every weekday, I need to get up early and focus on my class. What should I do?
ReplyDeleteDear Obama, I have a problem concerning with national security.
ReplyDeleteSomeone continously try to take my lunch box. When I am very hungry, I turns to be Hulk. It is serious national security problem. what should I do.
Dear Dr Taksin,
ReplyDeleteI had a fatal problem last night. I have been being with my girlfriend for 5 days, and we are a perfect couple. Last night, I went to my friend's house for celebrating her master's graduation. We had had a lot of fun there until I woke up and found that she had been sleeping beside me. What should I do?
Dear mother,
ReplyDeleteI forgot to tell that i miss you so much and i need you to help me and tell me why you leave me alone struggling with this life. please help me. What should I do to have another mother so she can call me every day and take care of me?