Travel tips

E.g.: (A driver must keep to the right-hand side of the road.) In the United States and many European countries, it is essential that a driver (should) keep to the right-hand side of the road.

1. (Drivers have to stay on the left side of the road.)

In Japan and England, however, it is mandatory ………………

2. (People should remove their shoes before going inside a house.)

In some places, such as Japan and Saudi Arabia, it is important

3. (People should keep their shoes on.)

In other places, it is expected …………………………………

4. (People must not eat pork products.)

In some places, religious laws demand ………………………

5. (A sick person should be treated with modern medicine.) In some places, doctors recommend ………………………

6. (A sick person should use herbal remedies.) In other places, they advise ………………………………

7. (A waiter should be summoned by whistling.)

In some places, it is suggested …………………………………

8. (A waiter must not be summoned by whistling.)

In other places, it is important ……........................................... because this would be considered exceedingly rude.

9. (A traveler ought to learn about customs in various places.)

Logic suggests …………………………………………….….

Compare: Він просить мене допомогти підготувати доповідь. Він просить, щоб я допомогла підготувати доповідь.

Ex. 14 Paraphrase using the suppositional mood.

E.g.: She advised us to keep the gate locked. –

She advised that we should keep the gate locked.

They agreed to repair the roof. –

They agreed that the roof should be repaired.

1. He arranged for me to go abroad.

2. He is anxious for the classes to start at once.

3. It won’t be necessary for him to report to the police.

4. It is only fair for him to have a chance.

5. It is only right for her to have a share.

6. He suggested drawing up a petition.

7. They arranged for the minister to be met at the airport.

8. She was determined to make him study music.

9. He ordered the goods to be sent by air.

10. It is advisable for everyone to have a map.

11. He suggested our trying homeopathic remedies.

12. It is better for him to hear it from you.

13. They stipulated for the best materials to be used.

14. It is essential for him to be prepared for this.

15. Why was she so anxious for me to stay?

Ex. 15 Read the answer from an advice columnist. Then complete five sentences with subjunctive I that restate the columnist's suggestions.

To Mary in Montreal:

No one should have to put up with a dog that barks all night. First, it's essential for you to talk with your next-door neighbor. At the same time, though, it's important not to lose your temper while you're explaining your side of the issue. Ask your neighbor to bring the dog in at night. Stay calm. If she refuses, insist on her getting rid of the animal. If she doesn't do something about the problem, I'd recommend calling the animal control bureau. Pamela

1. It is essential that Mary …

2. It is important that Mary …while she’s explaining her side of the issue.

3. Mary should ask that her neighbor …

4. If she refuses, Mary should insist that she …

5. The columnist recommends that Mary … if her neighbor doesn't do something about the problem.

Ex. 16 Choose the correct answers to complete the letter to the advice columnist and the columnist’s response.

a) Dear Pamela,

Two months ago, I lent a friend some of my old essays, and now I

(hope/wish) I hadn't. A few weeks later, I was horrified to learn that he had retyped one of my essays and handed it in to his teacher. When I demanded that he … (tell / tells) the teacher the truth, he acted … (as though / if only) he'd done nothing wrong. Now I'm afraid that, if the teacher … (finds / find) out he cheated, I'll be blamed. … (What if / If so) I get kicked out of school? … Had I … (know/ known) that my friend was so dishonest, I wouldn't have let him borrow my essays. I really wish he … (will / would) tell the teacher the truth, but I don't think he will. I'm really upset about this situation, but I do … (hope / wish) we can remain friends. What should I do?

Distressed

Dear Distressed,

I don't know what the rules at your school are, but I suggest that you …….… (speak / will speak) with an advisor. If another student ………… (has done / will do) something wrong, you probably won't be blamed for it. And if I … (was/were) you, I'd drop that friend. ………. (If not /What if) he tried to take advantage of you again?

Pamela

b) Dear Pamela,

My sister and I are close, even though we live in different cities. The problem is, whenever she and her family come to visit, they never give me any notice. I really ….. (hope/wish) they wouldn't do this. Just three weeks ago, she and her family dropped by unexpectedly and stayed for six days. …. (Have/Had) I known they were going to show up, I ……….… (will have / would have had) time to clean the house and prepare some food. I ended up running around like crazy trying to get organized. Should I say something to her? If I …….. (was / were) to tell her that her unexpected visits cause me stress, she might … (feel / have felt) insulted. I really hope you (can / could) help me with this problem.

Stressed Out

Dear Stressed Out,

Honey, it's time you …….… (tell/told) your sister your true feelings. You don't have to be rude. Just say, "I'd rather you …. (called / were to call) us before you come to visit." If your sister …….. (feels/felt) insulted, it's her problem, not yours. It's essential that you ………. (learn / would learn), to say no to demands that are unreasonable. ……. (What if / Otherwise) she tried to pull the same stunt at a friend's house? In fact, the next time she and her family drop by unannounced, you might want to suggest that they ……… (check / will check) into a hotel instead.

Pamela

Ex. 17 We sometimes find ourselves in conflict with our relatives, neighbours or even close friends. Tell your group-mates about a problem you’ve got as in the examples above and ask them to give you some advice.

Ex. 18 Read the letter and correct the eight verb errors. Give advice to Helen using Subjunctive I or the Suppositional mood in that-clauses’.

December 10

Dear April,

I wanted to write and fill you in on what's been happening since I left Ponders. I finally got a job! Remember when you suggested I just went walking around, getting a sense of what Atlanta was like? A few weeks ago I was really getting worried, and I had spent almost all the money I had saved up to tide me over until I found work. I had got to the point where it was absolutely essential that I found something or just came home. So I decided to follow your advice. Had I know how easy this would be, I would have tried it in the first week I was here. I started walking around in the downtown area, and before I knew it, I saw a beautiful little florist's shop. I walked right in as if I have courage and experience and asked whether they needed anyone. Can you believe that they did? I was really happy in my job until my boss hired a new assistant manager who has been making my life miserable. He treats me as if I be his personal slave. I took this job to work with plants, not to serve him coffee. I think it's time I'm telling him where I stand.

I have a few days off for the holidays. What if I had come home as a surprise to Mom and Dad? Could we plan some kind of party? Write and let me know, OK?

Love, Helen.

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