Modals:

Ex. X. Should and ought to: making recommendations.

A. Match each situation with a suitable recommendation or solution.

situation	solution
1) We are losing our reputation as a first-class agency.	a) We should try to offer something special and focus on excellent customer care.
2) Many of our models are not making money for the agency.	b) The shareholders are very unhappy about this. We should find ways to improve the situation quickly.
3) The costs of running the agency are very high.	c) The MD should decide not to represent these girls. He ought to attract new models.
4) The financial position is very weak.	d) We should think of ways of reducing them.
5) The model agency business is very competitive.	e) We should appoint someone with a new strategy to run the company.

B. Here is some advice on how to deal effectively with problems.

1. Don't avoid a problem, deal with it.

2. Don't see all problems as other people's problems. Focus on yourself.

3. Don't blame people, look for solutions.

4. Look at a problem as an opportunity - to learn something or to achieve something.

5. Think ahead to prevent problems.

6. When something is important, deal with it. Don't wait until it becomes urgent.

7. Don't always look for 'quick fixes', or temporary solutions. Identify the real cause of the problem and work to find a solution to this.

8. Don't try to change the things you can't change. Learn to accept them.

C. Now work with a partner. How are you similar and how are you different. Give each other advice.

Ex. XI. Complete the sentences using can, could or be able to.

1. George has traveled a lot. He … speak four languages.

2. I … sleep very well last night.

3. Sandra … drive but she hasn’t got a car.

4. I … understand Martin. I’ve never … understand him.

5. I used to … stand on my head but I … do it now.

6. I … see you on Friday but might … meet you on Saturday morning.

7. My grandmother loved music. She … play the piano very well.

8. Ask Catherine about your problem. She might … help you.

9. … you speak up a bit? I … hear you very well.

10. I’d like to … do the translation but I haven’t got enough time.

11. I’ve never … sing as a Caruso.

12. Jack was an excellent tennis player. He … beat anybody.

Ex. XII. Complete these sentences with must or have to (in the correct form). Sometimes it is possible to use either; sometimes only have to is possible.

1. It’s later than I thought. I … go now.

2. Jack left before the end of the meeting. He … go home early.

3. In Britain many children … wear uniform when they go to school.

4. When you come to London again, you … come and see us.

5. Last night Don became ill suddenly. We … call a doctor.

6. You really … work harder if you want to pass the examination.

7. I’m afraid I can’t come tomorrow. I … work late.

8. I’m sorry I couldn’t come yesterday. I … work late.

9. Paul doesn’t like his new job. Sometimes he … work overtime.

10. Caroline may … go away next week.

11. We couldn’t repair the car ourselves. We … take it to a garage.

12. Julia wears glasses. She … wear glasses since she was very young.

Read the text and translate it, using a dictionary if necessary.