October 26, 2020

Lesson 32. Modal verbs. Deduction. Part III

Task 1. Insert the modal verbs correctly.

  1. Your mother ... be a great cook. You are always so keen to get back home to eat!
  2. I don't know why I am so tired these days. I ... be working too hard. Or maybe I am not sleeping too well.
  3. Do you know where Carl is? He ... be out - his car keys are on the table.
  4. You seem to know everything about the theatre. You ... go every week.
  5. To give the promotion to Harold was silly. He ... know much about this company after only a year working here.
  6. Go and look in the kitchen for your gloves. They ... be in there.
  7. Oh, the phone is ringing. Answer it. It ... be Kate. She always rings at this time.
  8. That couple ... think much of this film. They're leaving already - after only 20 minutes!
  9. That's the second new car they have bought this year. They ... be very rich!

Task 2. Watch the video and fulfil the tasks.

https://en.islcollective.com/video-lessons/presto-magic-animation

Watching and discussing

The Art of A Card

https://www.ted.com/talks/helder_guimaraes_a_magical_search_for_a_coincidence#t-762310

Discussion questions:

  1. What comes to mind when you hear the word ‘magic’?
  2. Do you like watching magic shows?
  3. What’s your favourite magic trick and why?
  4. What role do magical tricks play in people`s lives?
  5. Do you think magic is something good or dangerous?
  6. Do you think a magician is an artist?
  7. How popular is magic in mass culture? Do you know any films, books or people related to magic?

Homework

Task 1.