Maribel: yes I'd like the vegetable soup and roast beef with french fries.
Laura: Anything to drink?
Maribel: Just water
Laura: Would you like some dessert?
Maribel: aaaa. No thanks
Laura: What about you Miss.?
Selena:I'll have the steak and spinach salad
Laura:what about you like to drink?
Selena: Just coffee
Laura: Would you like anything else?
Selena: Yes a dessert
Laura: what kind of dessert would you like?
Selena: a chocolate cake.
Laura: ok...
after minutes.....
Laura:what happened?
Maribel: could you bring us the check please?
Laura: yes Miss. here it is
thanks.......
TASK 2
ONCE THAT YOU HAVE ALREADY READ THE PREVIOUS TEXT, DO THEFOLLOWING
EXERCISE.
Gap-fill Exercise
Complete the sentences
using the words listed in the box below. Positive and negative forms
can be used. Some gaps may have more than one answer. might must
should1.Nancy said you didn't need to buy
her anything for her birthday, but I really think you should at least get
her some flowers or a nice bottle of wine.2. Debbie said she was really busy
this week, but I think she might show up at the
party if she doesn't have to work overtime on Friday.3. Nina said she
would come over right after work, so she should be here
by6:00.4. Oh my God, he's unconscious. Don't move him - he might have internal injuries.
Somebody call an ambulance.5. You must be kidding!
That can't be true.6. Dan: Where's the remote control? I want to
change the channel. Fiona: I don't know. It should be under the
couch. Or, perhaps I absent mindedly took it into the kitchen. I'll check
in there.7. We should invite Sally and her husband to come to the
picnic on Saturday. We haven't seen them in weeks, and they might really enjoy a
nice day at the beach.8. Tim: While I was a student, I spent a year
and a half studying Pygmy culture in the Central African Republic. My research
focused on unique aspects of the their
social structure and religion. Simona: That must have been
absolutely fascinating! 9. We had better call Tony to see if he's at
home before we go over to his house. He might not be there and we
don't want to drive all the way over there for nothing.10. I would love to go
on the cruise to Tahiti with Robin and Michelle. But such a luxurious trip
must cost a fortune.
I doubt I could afford something like that.
TASK 3
-put in order
May I barrow your pen?
May we have a moment, please?
May I leave early tomorrow?
May I have your name, please?
May we go now?
May lask who´s calling?
QUIZ
1. I´m surprised he wasn´t at the party. He...
must have forgotten
2. The bus is really late today. It....
might have broken down
3. You... have seen David at work, he´s on holiday in France.
can´t
4. I´m not sure. They... have done it. Or perhaps not.
could
5. Where´s my ticket? I must... in on the rain!
have left
6. I´m certain. Nobody else was there. She.... have taken it.
must
TASK 4
Connectives
Click the answer button to see the answer.
- Karen
is rich; ___, her cousin Kate is poor.
a. therefore
b. however
c. otherwise
- You'd
better take a taxi. ___, you'll arrive late.
a. Consequently
b. Furthermore
c. Otherwise
- I enjoy
reading this new magazine. ___, it has good articles.
a. Moreover
b. Nevertheless
c. However
- Jack
wasn't tired. ___, he took a nap.
a. Otherwise
b. Hence
c. Nevertheless
- Phil
was not thirsty; ___, he drank five glasses of water.
a. however
b. moreover
c. furthermore
- The
kids didn't study. ___, they failed the course.
a. Therefore
b. Nonetheless
c. Otherwise
- The
weather was terrible. ___, we decided to delay our trip.
a. Furthermore
b. Besides
c. Therefore
- You
must buy the tickets; ___, we won't be able to see that play.
a. otherwise
b. although
c. besides
- The
neighborhood isn't very interesting. I like the house, ___.
a. moreover
b. thus
c. though
- We live
in the same building; ___, we hardly see each other.
a. however
b. therefore
c. furthermore
- He
didn't earn enough money. ___, his wife decided to get a job.
a. Moreover
b. Therefore
c. Although
- That
house isn't big enough for us, and ___, it's too expensive.
a. furthermore
b. hence
c. although
- We have
plenty of money and workers; ___, we hope to finish the house remodeling
soon.
a. nevertheless
b. unless
c. thus
- She's
extremely rich; ___, she's not snobbish.
a. hence
b. however
c. otherwise
- It was
a windy and rainy night. ___, I decided to go out.
a. nevertheless
b. otherwise
c. hence
TASK 5
1. Housing prices were rising rapidly. Now they are going down.
2. The san diego Zoo is visited by millions of people every year.
3. The accident happened last Tuerday.
4. My car was made in Japan.
5. The mail was delivered late yerterday.
6. That movie has been seen by many people.
7. My car was stolen yesterday.
8. This quiz was written very quickly.
9. The thieves were caught by the police.
10. This quiz was designed for learner of English a second lenguage.
TASK 6
Put in order
1. I´ll have to sort that out.
2. I´ll have to get some petrol.
3. You'll have to give me your number.
4. We´ll have to go there.
5. I´ll have to get a newone.
6. I´ll have to buy her a present.
7. I´ll have to call you back.
TASK 7
1. Tobacco is the leading cause
of lung disease.
2. Smoking is also linked to
heart disease, stroke and many kinds of cancer.
3. So-called light or low-tar
cigarettes are no safer.
4. Smokeless tobacco and cigars
also have been linked to cancer.
5. The World Health Organization
estimates that almost five-million people a year die from the effects of
smoking.
6. At current rates of growth,
the WHO says tobacco use will kill more than eight-million people a year by
2020.
7. Studies have found that
nicotine can be as powerful as alcohol or cocaine
8. Nicotine is a poison.
9. But it also is the major
substance in cigarettes that gives pleasure to smokers.
10. The body grows to depend on
nicotine.
11. When a former smoker smokes a
cigarette, the nicotine reaction may start again, forcing the person to keep
smoking.
12. So experts say it is better
not to start smoking and become dependent on nicotine than it is to smoke with
the idea of stopping later.
TASK 8
TASK 9
TASK 10
TASK 8
Modals & conditionals
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'if' and 'whether'
Catherine Walter explains that you can't always use these two words in the same way
Catherine Walter explains that you can't always use these two words in the same way
·
'must' for deduction and obligation
You must read Roger Woodham's explanation of these two uses of 'must'
You must read Roger Woodham's explanation of these two uses of 'must'
·
'mustn't' and 'don't have to'
Susan Fearn explains the difference between these easily confused forms
Susan Fearn explains the difference between these easily confused forms
·
'needn't have' and 'didn't need to'
Elodie Carpentier from France wonders when to use 'needn't have' and didn't need to'
Elodie Carpentier from France wonders when to use 'needn't have' and didn't need to'
·
'perhaps', 'maybe', 'may' and 'might'
Katinka Raupenstein from Germany thinks there might be slight differences between these words
Katinka Raupenstein from Germany thinks there might be slight differences between these words
·
Polite requests
Roger explains how to make polite requests using 'would you ...' and 'could you ...'
Roger explains how to make polite requests using 'would you ...' and 'could you ...'
·
'should have' and 'must have'
George Pickering explains how to refer to the past with these modal verbs
George Pickering explains how to refer to the past with these modal verbs
·
'should', 'would' and 'could'
You really should learn about the differences between 'should', 'would' and 'could'
You really should learn about the differences between 'should', 'would' and 'could'
·
'should have' and 'if only'
Hani Al-Shoulah from Saudi Arabia wants to talk about regrets and mistakes in the past
Hani Al-Shoulah from Saudi Arabia wants to talk about regrets and mistakes in the past
·
Talking about general truths
Roger Woodham explains why some conditional sentences don't use 'will' or 'would'
Roger Woodham explains why some conditional sentences don't use 'will' or 'would'
·
'what if', 'suppose' and 'supposing'
Supposing you're not sure about 'what if', what should you do? Read this!
Supposing you're not sure about 'what if', what should you do? Read this!
·
'when', 'if' and 'in case'
If you're not sure about when to use 'in case', read Roger Woodham's explanation
If you're not sure about when to use 'in case', read Roger Woodham's explanation
·
'when', 'if' and 'whether'
Harry from Germany wonders whether it makes a difference when we use these words
Harry from Germany wonders whether it makes a difference when we use these words
·
'will' or 'shall', 'would' or 'should'
Roger Woodham covers some of the major aspects of usage of will and shall, would and should
Roger Woodham covers some of the major aspects of usage of will and shall, would and should
·
'would' and 'will' for refusals and insistence
Roger Woodham discusses these slightly unusual uses of 'will' and 'would'
Roger Woodham discusses these slightly unusual uses of 'will' and 'would'
Put in order
1. I´ll have to sort that out.
2. I´ll have to get some petrol.
3. You´ll have to give me your
number.
4. We´ll have to go there.
5. I´ll have to get a new one.
6. I´ll have to buy her a
present.
7. I´ll have to call you back.
TASK 10
