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LISTENING 2 - NIVEL INTERMEDIO -

Listen to the following text and fill the gaps:

Will Sarah Take My Advice?

 

Sarah has always been an independent . She values her own judgment and doesn't easily rely others for advice. So, when a close friend, Mark, finds himself in a tough situation and seeks her counsel, it sparks a dilemma Sarah.

First of all, Sarah's to giving advice is methodical. She carefully evaluates the situation, considers the pros and cons, and thoughtful suggestions. This is one of the reasons her friends often turn to her for .

On the other hand, Mark is a personal and emotional problem, which makes the situation more . It raises the question: Will Sarah's rational and logical advice align with Mark's emotional ?

To begin with, Sarah's initial response is offer Mark practical solutions and logical steps to address his . She emphasizes the importance of clear communication and setting achievable .

However, Mark seems to be seeking not advice but emotional support. He's dealing with a breakup, and his primary need is to cope with the emotional pain. This brings up another dilemma: Should Sarah prioritize logical solutions emotional support?

Furthermore, Sarah is aware that her friend values her thinking, so she fears that offering emotional support might be seen as a deviation from her advice-giving style.

In contrast, Sarah that true friendship often involves adapting to the emotional needs of the moment, which can sometimes mean empathetic and providing emotional support.

In , Sarah is at a crossroads. Will she stick to methodical advice-giving style, or will she adapt to meet Mark's emotional needs in this time?

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