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My friend Peter finds maths very difficult. He wants me to let him copy my homework. I want to refuse because I think it’s dishonest, but I don’t want Peter to get into trouble with his parents. They have warned him about not working hard. And he does work hard– It’s just that he doesn’t understand the work. Helen Answer the questions. What do the speakers think will happen if … 1 Kate doesn’t tell the manager about the boy stealing? She’ll lose her job. 2 The manager finds out that Kate was doing her homework instead of tidying the shelves? The manager will be angry. 3 Susan tells the teachers what Linda wants her to do? Linda will lose her part and Susan’ll lose her friend . 4 Susan refuses the biggest part in the play? She’ll lose the chance to make her parents proud of her. 5 Helen lets Peter copy her work? She’ll be dishonest herself. 6 Helen tells Peter’s parents about his problem? They’ll be able to help him. 1)Read the passage and give advice. 2)Choose one of the problems and write a reply. Say what will or won’t happen in each possible situation. Around the world Problem page Who is an “agony aunt”? Why is this person called “aunt”? Are the questions real? Are there similar pages available on the Inter these days?