What should I do?

An intermediate-level activity

Complete the questions by filling in the gaps. Use the words below. Some of the words you will NOT use.

1. CHEN FROM CHINA ASKS: What am I supposed to do?

My stepfather was …(1)……. for two years for drunk-driving, but I know that he still drives and is often under the …(2)……. of alcohol. Should I keep quiet or inform the police?

1. SARA FROM JAPAN ASKS: What am I supposed to do?

My friend is not very good with money and she has overspent on her credit card by buying some new shoes. She has asked me to …(3)……. her €500. Should I do this?

1. MARIA FROM BRAZIL ASKS: What am I supposed to do?

I need …(4)……. to get to work. Should I buy a new car, a second-hand (pre-owned) car or a motorcycle? If I travel by car I will have to sit in a traffic jam for an hour every day.

1. HANS FROM GERMANY ASKS: What should I do?

I have just received a …(5)……. of €5 000. Should I spend the money or invest it? What would you spend it on? How would you invest it?

1. BAO FROM CHINA ASKS: What am I supposed to do?

A work colleague who works in another department is getting married. People at work are buying her gifts. Should I buy her a …(6)……. gift? If so, what should I buy? How much should I spend? I have not been invited to the …(7)……..

1. LUCAS FROM BRAZIL ASKS: What should I do?

I work in a shop that sells up-market …(8)……. goods. I think a colleague at work is taking things and not paying for them. What should I do?

1. MILA FROM GERMANY: What should I do?

My friend has told me that he …(9)……. a neighbour’s car last week, but drove away without telling her. The neighbour is a single mother with a young child who does not have much money. Should I inform on my friend?

1. AKIO FROM JAPAN ASKS: Should I or shouldn’t I?

My new computer automatically picks up …(10)……. networks to gain access to the Internet. This includes the one belonging to my neighbour. It is right for me to use it?

ANSWERS

1. disqualified
2. influence
3. lend
4. transport
5. windfall
6. wedding
7. reception
8. household
9. dented
10. wireless