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2.James smokes in the office.

3.The students left the light on in the classroom.

4.People don't keep the beaches clean.

5.My brother didn't send our grandmother a birthday card.

6.They destroyed parts of the rainforest.

4. Read the letter and fill in a correct modal verb or expression. Then look at Clare's notes and write what Clare wrote to Ann. Try to use as many different modals as possible.

Dear Clare,

I'm writing to ask if you 1) ..could... give me some advice. I'm a 20-year-old

money to help them instead of getting money from them. On top of that, my sis-

a good idea to work evenings so that I can study during the day. You see, I 13)

Clare's Notes: don't feel guilty about your situation/find a job as a waitress, baby-sitter etc/do not stop attending university/save money (e.g. cook your own meals, walk instead of using public transport etc)/apply for money from the Students' Support Fund/think of the future/be able to repay your parents when you've got a permanent job

Dear Ann,

I'm sorry to hear about your problem, but really there are so many things you can do to make you life better……………………………………………………..

…………………………………………………………………………………….

5.Complete the sentences using the words in bold as in the example:

1.I'm sure Jenny didn't crash your car.

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6.Write one or two paragraphs about a person who has succeeded in spite of some kind of difficulty or problem. You can choose a famous person whom you have never met or anyone you know. Use can, could, and be able to.

7.Lucy got high TOEFL® scores. She's going to celebrate by attending a concert with some friends. Write questions to ask for permission. Use the words in parentheses.

1.Lucy’s friend Carl came to pick her up for the concert. He wants his friend Bob to come along.

Carl: I have an extra ticket. Do you mind if Bob comes along?_(Do you mind if) Lucy: Not at all.

2.Carl decides to call Bob and invite him. He wants to use Lucy’s phone. Carl: Great. I’ll call him right now. _________________________ (Could) Lucy: Sure. It’s in the kitchen.

3.Carl, Bob, and Lucy want to park in front of the stadium. Lucy asks a police officer.

Lucy: Excuse me, officer. We're going to the concert. _____________ (Can) Officer: No, you can't. It’s a tow-away zone.

4.The usher at the concert wants to see their tickets.

Usher: ___________________________________ (May / please) Carl: Certainly. Here they are.

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5. Lucy, Bob, and Carl want to move up a few rows. Bob asks an usher.

Bob: All those seats are empty. _________________________ (Could / please) Usher: Sure. Go right ahead.

6. Bob and Carl want to tape the concert. Lucy asks the usher first.

Lucy: My friends brought their tape recorder. __________________ (Can) Usher: No, they can't. No one is allowed to record the concert or take pictures.

7.Lucy hates the music, and she wants to leave. Bob and Carl don't seem to like it either.

Lucy: This music is giving me a headache. ______________ (Do you mind if) Bob: I don't mind.

Carl: Me neither. Let's all leave.

8.Read the following situations. For each one, write a note making one or more requests.

1.Your roommate is going away for the weekend. Your sister from out of town will be visiting you. Write a note to your roommate.

Example:

Hi Viktor,

My sister is visiting this weekend. Would you mind lending her your bike? I’d like to take her for a ride in the park.

Thanks,

Kunio

2.You work at a restaurant on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. You have to go to the dentist, but he or she can only see you on Wednesday. Write a note to a co-worker.

3.You're in school. You have to leave class early in order to help your parents. Write a note to a groupmate.

4.You're going to have a party at your home. You've invited twenty people. Write a note to your neighbor.

9. Kim Yee has just started working in the United States. His boss has invited him to dinner at his home, and Kim is asking his English teacher, Scott, some questions, Complete their conversation with should, ought to, or had better the words and phrases in parentheses. Choose between affirmative and forms.

Kim: How should I dress? (How / dress?) In a suit?

Scott: You don't have to wear a suit. I think _____________________(look / neat), but you can wear casual clothes.

Kim: ____________________ (What time / arrive?)

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Scott: It’s really important to be on time. They're expecting you at 7:00, so

___________________ (arrive after 7:15). It’s OK to be a little late, but don't make your new boss wait too long for you!

Kim: ____________________ (bring a gift?)

Scott: That’s a good idea. But get something small. _____________________

(buy an expensive gift). It would embarrass him. Kim: _____________ (What / buy?)

Scott: I think _______________ (get some flowers)

10. Complete the suggestions with phrases from the box. Add pronouns and

1.There's an Oasis concert at the Hong Kong Convention Centre next weekend.

– We're near there now. Why don't ……………………?

2.It's going to be hot tomorrow. – I know. How about ………………….

3.Sweaters are on sale. Maybe we could buy one for Brian's birthday. – We got him a sweater last year. Let's not ……………………

4.I don't know what to do on spring vacation. I'm sick of staying in the dorm. – Me too. Maybe ………………….

5.I'm hungry. – Let's ……………………….

11. Write a letter to someone who is going to visit you. Make suggestions about the things you can do together.

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CONTENTS

MODALS……………………………………………………..…………………3

HOME EXERCISES……………………………………………….……..…..28

BIBLIOGRAPHY…………………………..……………………………........33

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