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:
ReplyDeleteI have a problem and I need you help me. I was bothered by my friends because her's lovely hobby. She like to cook in midnight when I fell sleep. When I in my dream and I smell the food ,I woke up and what to eat it, but I knew it is not good time to eat . What should I do , I love she cook food but I also don't want to get fat. Should I need to talk to my friend? I know it is not her fault.
From the sutiation you desribed, I suggest that you should talk with your friends and you two my be able to find a better solution about it.
DeleteDear friends,
ReplyDeleteMy neighbor has gotten a strange habit recently. He sings song-like-things at night and makes strange noise. And his cat stays at my backyard and doesn't want go back. What should I do. He was a nice guy before. -Yichen
Dear Yichen,
DeleteFrom my side of experience. you should go and knock on your neighbor door bringing his cat from your yard. Then you have to explain to him this matter in a way that he will understand that your not happy about what is happening.
Dear Abby,
ReplyDeleteGreetings.Hope this letter reach on your best of health. i have a problem with my wife. she loves me so much, so she just keep calling me every five minutes to check on me when i go out. I am really starting to get disturb and it would really effect our relationship. I cant work, drive my car, and even hangout with my friends on the weekends. Please help me. tell me what should i do with this matter. your quick response is highly appreciated.
Sincerely yours,
Nayef,
Dear Nayef,
DeleteI think the best way to solve this problem you have is actually telling her how you are feeling. You could invite her to dinner and tell her(in the nicest way) how much her constant calling is making you feel suffocated. Also when you go out remember to call her, so when she is at home worrying about you and you call her she will know that you are thinking about her even if you are not together. Remember dear Nayef communication is the most important aspect in a relationship.
Dear Abby
ReplyDeleteI feel like there's no one i can talk to about this thing that has being bothering me for the past 3 months. Lately i've noticed very weird and drastic changes in my mood. I can have perfectly nice week but the next ,my attitude totally changes, it goes from super happy to depressed and even though i have tried to control it i just cant deal with it. Please tell what should I do? It's starting to affect my relationship!
You're a woman so it's normal that your mood changes really often. Anyway, if you feel it has been worse than usually, you should see a doctor. You may have problem with hormones, so you had better check it!
DeleteDear Abby,
ReplyDeleteI got my dream job 4 weeks ago and everything has been going great. My boss is so nice...too nice. He has been treating me better than other workers lately. It isn't supposed to be a problem, but he tried to date me and gave me suggestion that I had better go out with him. I think he is in love with me! I really enjoy my job and I don't want to lose it! How could I tell my boss that I'm not interested in him and not get fired? What should I do?
Dear Abby
ReplyDeleteSoccer takes a big part of life, and I can't stop watching my team's matches every day. Even if it was just a replay of the match, I can keep watchinig it until it is over. Regarding to that, I have been facing a lot of problems with my roommate. He can't stand watching soccer matches, and every time he sees me watching it, he starts an enormous problem I started looking for a new roommate, but I haven't found anyone so far. Can you please tell me what I should do?
Dear Aziz,
DeleteI advise you to convenes your roommate in soccer. Other thing is that you should reduce your watching soccer matches that are replaying by watching other programs that you like in front of him. I hope that is helping you with your roommate.
Best regard.
Dear Abby
ReplyDeleteI've been in trouble for two days. I did an accident by my father's car, and I didn't tell him. My father didn't know until now because he has alot of cars. If I tell him the troth, he will be angry. Also, if I lay to him and he knows that I lay, he will be angry too. I really nervous about that. Can you please tell me what I should do?
Dear Fahad Aldakhil,
DeleteThis is a situation where you shouldn't be nervouse. In fact, from my experience as a parent I would appreciate my son if he confronted me with his mistake. However, I see that your father is the "aggressive type", so my advise to you is to get you father a nice gift first. Then, you waite until you feel that he is in a good MOOD. As soon as that is done, you confront him with a speach you have already prepared.
I hope you a successful confession. الله يرحمك
Thank you Mohammed
DeleteDear Abby,
ReplyDeletewould you marry me because I have like a dozen of problems. However am going to tell you one of my worst one's. See am from Saudi Arabia, but I currently live in Houston for educational purposes, so am having some "culture bombs". Nevertheless, that is A NO PROBLEM FOR ME, but there is some peaple whom I see in my work place who had been throwing some bad expressions at me. Deer Abby, this issue has been following me for mounths and am starting to lose my patience . What should I do???
Sincerely: Frustrated
Thanke you for caring...
Dear Abby
ReplyDeleteI've been wanting to be taller since I was elementary school student.
I am always the shortest one in the class. after I moved to Houston, I buy my clothes from kids section. My foot size is 22cm. It's difficult to find cute shoes. I know I should drink milk but I don't like it. and I don't like cheese.
I am already 22 years old!! what should I do??
Being short isn't a problem, and you should be proud of your own apperance and personalities. According to some studies, the short woman is more likely to live a better life. Furthermore, Don't forget that the men prefer to be taller than the woman.
DeleteDear Abby:
ReplyDeleteI have a problem and I need you help me. My mother don't believe me. She really want to know what I am doing, but when I tell my life to her, she always ask me if it is true. I know she care for me, but I want she can believe me. What should I do?