V12
Problems and Solutions
Things that go wrong — and fixing them
something difficult that you need to deal with
/ˈprɒb.ləm/My laptop won't turn on — I have a big problem.
a way to solve a problem
/səˈluː.ʃən/We need a solution — the car won't start and the shops close at 6.
something you did wrong
/mɪˈsteɪk/I made a mistake — I sent the message to the wrong person.
to make something work again
/fɪks/My neighbour can fix anything — he fixed my bike in ten minutes.
to say you are not happy about something
/kəmˈpleɪn/The soup was cold, so we complained to the waiter.
ideas from someone about what you should do
/ədˈvaɪs/Can you give me some advice? Should I buy this phone?
not working because it is damaged
/ˈbrəʊ.kən/My phone is broken — the screen is cracked.
a dangerous situation where you need help fast
/ɪˈmɜː.dʒən.si/In an emergency, call 112.
something bad that happens by chance, like a car crash
/ˈæk.sɪ.dənt/There was an accident on the motorway — two cars crashed.
to say sorry
/əˈpɒl.ə.dʒaɪz/I apologised for being late.
1
Tell me about a problem you had recently. What was the solution?
2
When did you last complain about something?
3
What do you do when something you own is broken?
4
Give your teacher advice about a problem they describe.
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