16. Rewrite these sentences using modal verbs.

1. It isn't necessary to buy a ticket. (need)

2. I advise him to be more careful. (ought to)

3. I think that's John's bike. (must)

4. I don't think he is her brother. (can't)

5. It is possible that he will win the race. (might)

6. You are not allowed to play in the garden. (mustn't)

7. It wasn't necessary for them to repair the car. (need)

8. It's not possible to you to eat so much. (can't)

9. We don't have to go shopping with you. (needn't)

10. I advise you to study harder. (should)

17. Translate into Russian.

1. The company can offer up to 70.000 existing shares.

2. This brand could disappear from certain product segment or certain geographical markets.

3. These products can be produced by mass-production methods.

4. He can't have completed the work by now.

5. She may have seen all these documents.

6. The rate of exchange for the pound may be expressed in terms of dollars, euros, yens and many other currencies.

7. The shareholders must approve the merger.

8. He said such reforms would have to be gradual.

9. However, many now believe Sony Ericsson will have to expand its portfolio.

10. The Commission should be resolute in promoting this approach.

18. Choose the appropriate modal verbs to complete the following sentences.

1. According to some calculations 16% of the forest area _____ already have been destroyed.

a) may b) will c) would

2. Greenpeace have suggested that it _____ be possible to reduce deforestation if traditional forms of agriculture are promoted.

a) is going to b) might c) must

3. Many plant species are currently being studied in the hope that they _____ provide sources for new drugs.

a) should b) would c) will

4. Some international organizations are campaigning for the extension of reserves. This _____ safeguard 30% of the forest from industry.

a) must b) might c) would

5. Some experts point out that many forestry workers live from day to day and that they _____ do anything to obtain enough money to eat.

a) should b) must c) will

6. Logging companies pay as little as $15 to buy trees that _____ be worth several thousand if they were sold on the international markets.

a) could b) will c) can

7. Some land owner are not concerned about the law because they know that they _____ have to pay the fines that are sometimes imposed.

a) won't b) mightn't c) shouldn't

19. Match the personal qualities with abilities. Make sentences using can.

1. outgoing a) find your way in life easily

2. independent b) spend much time doing nothing

3. bilinguial c) speak two languages fluently

4. creative d) work for a long time without a break

5. articulate e) speak to anybody about everything

6. energetic f) express your thoughts and feelings clearly

7. ambitious g) easily mix with people socially

8. lazy h) put pressure on other people (delegate your

9. talkative responsibilities)

10. bossy i) work well without the help or advice of other people

j) find new solutions to problem