Lesson 31. Modal verbs. Part II
Grammar
Imagine, you are a translator...
- Linda might come to the party tonight.
- Farmers have to work all the year round.
- You must not make noise in hospital.
- May I switch on the light?
- Could I look at your passport?
- My wife can cook quite well.
- We were able to catch the last train.
- You should not wear jeans to school.
- Robert ought to help his grandma tonight.
- We shall find a better job.
- You shouldn’t eat too much salt and sugar.
- Do I have to get a visa to Turkey?
- He needs to improve his manners.
- You needn’t complain.
- I used to play tennis when I was a child. Now I don`t play tennis at all.
- Would you like one more cup of coffee?
- I am to finish my work by Sunday.
- He is to clean the house.
- Can you dance well?
- - Where is Susan? -She might be in the garden, I don`t know.
- You are not allowed to smoke there.
Watching and discussing
- Did you know animals have their own language?
- Can you understand animal language?
- Can animals understand human language?
- What rights do animals have?
- Should we all be vegetarian and not kill animals for food?
- Is keeping a pet going against animal rights?
- Would you join an animal rights group?
Homework
Task 1. a) Choose the correct option b) Translate the sentences below.
1. You … (don’t have to/must not) go to school if you have a high temperature.
2. The exam is next week. So you … (must/can) study hard.
3. I will cook everything for the party, so you … (don’t have to/mustn’t) bring any food.
4. He needs more exercise, he … (should/can) go to a gym.
5. Women … (are allowed to/have to) cover their heads in a church.
6. I … (can’t/can) speak Italian very well because I didn’t learn it at school.
7. We … (could/couldn’t) sleep last night because of the storm.
8. Sam … (must/had to) leave the party early because his wife disappeared.
9. If you train more you … (could/will be able to) run faster.
10. I was … (ought to/able to) buy a dishwasher with my credit card.
11. You … (ought/can) to apologize.
12. We … (needn’t/mustn’t) book a room in advance. They always have some vacant rooms.
13. Your hair looks awful. You … (can/should) get it cut.
14. I am exhausted. I … (am able to/need to) get some rest.
15. When they were rich they were … (able to/allowed to) travel abroad every month.