I have a fever. What should I do?
You should go to a clinic. You should see a doctor. You should take some medicine. ...
I have a toothache. Who should I see?
You should see a doctor/dentist.
I want to be strong. What should I do?
You should do more exercise, go to the gym, do more workout.
I want to lose some weight. What should I do?
You should exercise more. You should eat less. You should not eat too much sugar/calories.
I want to pass HKDSE in 2024. What should I do?
You should study hard/harder. You should study regularly.
I have a holiday next week. What should I do?
You should take a trip. You should hang out with your friends.
I will go camping next week. What should I bring?
Water, tent, pillow, sunscreen, food, ...,
I am always tired. What should I do?
I will go hiking this Saturday. What should I bring?
Water, food, sunscreen, hiking boots/shoes.
I must pass next week's exam. What should I do?
You must study hard/harder.
Is it a "very-strong" or "not-so-strong" advice?
"Why don't you watch a movie?"
Not so strong
Is it a "very-strong" or "not-so-strong" advice?
"You must do your homework regularly".
Very-strong (You have no choice)
Is it a "very-strong" or "not-so-strong" advice?
"You might want to take a break if you are tired".
Not-so-strong (You have a choice)
Is it a "very-strong" or "not-so-strong" advice?
"You had better study hard, or you will not do well on the exam".
Very-strong (not much choice)
Must (It's a legal duty).
If I travel to another country, I ____________ bring a valid passport.
Must (It's illegal to go to another country without one).
You should/might take it to a repair shop.
I want to improve my reading skill. What should I do?
There are many instructions 用法說明;操作指南 on the HKDSE. What should I do about them?
You must follow the instructions carefully.
Name the words that we use when giving "advice/suggestions"
Why don't you, Could, Might, Should, Ought to, Had better, Must
Which one should I use for giving "a stronger advice?"
You *must do your homework.
You *should do your homework.
Must
Which one should I use for giving "a stronger advice"?
You *must read the instructions carefully on the test.
You *should read the instructions carefully on the test.
Must
Which one should I use for giving "a less-strong advice?"
You *ought to eat healthy food everyday.
You *should eat healthy food everyday.
Should
Which one should I use for giving "a less-strong advice?"
*Why don't we go hiking tomorrow?
We *must go hiking tomorrow.