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Modal verbs 1- obligation and permission _• Nationality words • Request's.anJioffers ·

TEST YOUR GRAMMAR

I'm sorry, but I
Look at the sentences. have to go now.
can 1 Write t he negatives.
should 2 Write the questions.
I go. 3 Write t he third person singular.
must
have to 4 Which verb is different?

TEENAGERS AND PARENTS

have (got) to, can, and be allowed to

liD Listen to Sarah and Lindsay,

aged 14 and 15. What are some of the
things they like and don't like about
being a teenager?
2 Complete the sen tences.
1 You go to work.
2 You pay bills.
3 You go out with your
friends.
4 I always tell my mum
and dad where I'm going.
5 What time get back
home?
6 You buy whatever you
want.
7 Adults worry about
paying the bills.
8 They always do what
they want.
9 We bring mobile phones
3 Lindsay talks about her parents. What are some of the th ings they
to class.
have to do and don't have to do?
10 I go. I _ _ _ do my
homework. Uer mother has to ...
Uer father ...
liD Listen and check. Practise saying
the sentences.

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 PRACTICE
1 Which two sentences mean the same? Discussing grammar
am allowed to Put these sentences into the negative, the question,
I can stay at my sister's house tonight. and the past.
have to
1 Henry can swim.
Which sentence expresses obligation? Which sentences Uenry can't swim. Can Uenry swim? Uenry could swim.
express permission? 2 I have to wear a uniform.
2 Complete the sentences with have to or don't have to. 3 She has to work hard.
Children go to school. 4 He can do what he likes.
Millionai,...,re.,s_ __ 5 We're allowed to wear jeans.
work.
Talking about you
You go to England if you want to
learn English. 2 Look at the chart. Make true sentences about you and
In England, you drive on t he left. your family.
3 Have got to and have to both express obligation. I don't have to do the cooking.
Have got to refers to an obligation now or soon.
It's often reduced to gotta /'go tg/ when we speak, A B c
especially in American English. I go to work.
I've got to go now. Bye! My parents have to get up early.
My mother has to go shopping.
My father don't have to clean my room.
My sister doesn't have to do the cooking.
My brother had to take out the rubbish.
My grandparents didn't have to do the washing.
My husband/wife do the washing-up.

Compare your sentences with a partner.

l Complete the sentences with 've got to/'s got to and a
line from C in exercise 2.
Where's my briefcase? I _ _ _ _ __
2 Look at those dirty plates! We _ _ _ _ __
3 Noor and Latifa don't have any food in their house.
They _ _ _ __
4 John needs to get an alarm clock. He _ _ _ __
tomorrow.
5 I haven't got any clean socks. I _ _ _ _ __
6 The chef's ill, so the waiter _ _ _ _ __
DD Listen and check. Practise saying the sentences.
4 Work in groups. Talk about your school.
• Are/Were your teachers strict?
• What are/were you allowed to do?
• What aren't/weren't you allowed to do?

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 Signs PLANNING A TRIP
5 What do these signs mean? Use have to/don't have to, should and must
can/can't, or (not) be allowed to.
liD Antony and his friend George are going to
travel around Asia. Listen to them talking about their
trip. What two decisions do they make?

't!passport

No parking
8arn-6pm Mon-Frl
2 Practise the conversation.
A I can't stop thinking about this trip.
G Same here. I spend all my time just looking at maps.
A What do you think? Should we take cash or
traveller's cheques?
G I think we should take traveller's cheques.
It'll be safer.
A Yeah, I think you're right.
G When should we go to Thailand?
A Well, I don't think we should go
during the rainy season. I'd rather
go in February or March, when
What do you think? it's drier.
G Sounds like a good idea to me.
Is it the same in your country? I I can't wait tort..
going!
In Britain •••
• you can get married when you're 16.
• you have to wear a seat-belt In a car.
• you can drive a car when you're 17.
• young people don't have to do military service.
• there are lots of public places where you aren't allowed
to smoke.

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 PRACTICE
Suggestions and rules
1 Make suggestions. Use I think/don't think ... should.
3 Match a line .in A with a sentence in B to make more
1 Hassan's got the flu.
suggestions. Use I think/don't think we should ...
I thiHk he ~hould go to bed. I doH't thiHk he should go to work.
I thiHk wt ~hould buy ~ome guidebooks. Thty'll give u~ a lot of
2 I've lost my cheque book and credit cards.
iHformatioH.
3 Samir got his driving licence last week, and now he
A B wants to drive from Bahrain to Abu Dhabi.
4 My teenage daughter doesn't get out of bed until noon.
1 ... buy some guidebooks. Our bags will be too heavy 5 I never have any money!
2 . .. take plenty of suncream. to carry. 6 Jane and Paul are only 16, but they want to leave school.
3 . . . pack too many clothes. I have some friends there .
7 I'm really fed up with my job.
4 ... take anything valuable. We don't want to get ill.
8 My grandparents compla.in they don't go out enough.
5 . . . go to Japan first. It'll be really hot.
6 . . . go anywhere dangerous. That would be really stupid. Do you have any problems? Ask the class for advice.
7 ... have some vaccinations. They'll give us a lot of
information. 2 Write some rules for your school.
We might lose it. gtudeHt~ must arrive tor le~~oHS OH time.

4 liD Listen to Antony and his grandmother. A new job

She is worried about the boys' trip.
l liD Dave is about to start a new job.
Grandmother You must write to us every week! Listen to him talk.ing to the manager.
Antony Yes, I will. What's the job?
Grandmother You mustn't lose your passport!
Antony No, I won't. 4 Work with a partner. Choose a job.
Then ask and answer questions about the
Work with a partner. Make similar responsibilities, hours, breaks, etc.
conversations between Antony and Student A You are going to start the
his grandmother. Use the prompts job next week.
· and must /mustn't.
Student B You are the boss.
• look after your money
• talk to strangers
• go out when it's dark
• make sure you eat well Do I have to wear a uniform?
• have a bath regularly
• phone us if you're in trouble
• go anywhere that's dangerous
liD Listen and check.
Check it
5 Correct these sentences.
GRAMMAR SPOT . .'_ 1 Do you can help me?
Look at the sentences below. 2 What time have you to start work?
3 We no allowed to wear jeans at school.
We should take traveller's cheques.
4 We no can do what we want.
You must look after your money.
5 My mother have to work very hard six days a week.
Which sentence expresses strong obligation? 6 You no should smoke. It's bad for your health.
Which sentence expresses a suggestion? 7 Passengers must to have a ticket.
2 What type of verb are should and must?
~ Grammar Reference 4.1 p140

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 READING AND SPEAKING
How to behave abroad

Are these statements true (.f) or false (X) for people in your
country?
1 0 When we meet someone for the first time, we shake hands.
2 0 Friends kiss on both cheeks when they meet or when they
say goodbye.
3 0 We often invite people to our home for a meal.
4 0 If you have arranged to do something with friends, it's OK
to be a little late.
5 0 You shouldn't yawn in public.
6 0 We call most p eople by their first names.

2 Read the text A World Guide to Good Manners. These lines have
been taken out of the text. Where do they go?
a many people prefer not to discuss business while eating
b some businesses close in the early afternoon for a couple
of hours
c for greeting, eating, or drinking
d the deeper you should bow
e should wear long-sleeved blouses and skirts below the knee
l Answer the questions.
1' What nationality do you think the people in the pictures are?
2 What are the two differences between the American and the
Japanese greeting?
3 List some of the clothes you think women shouldn't wear in
Asian and Muslim countries.
4 Is your main m eal of the day the same as in Italy or Spain?
5 In which countries do they prefer not to discuss business
during meals?
6 What are som e of the rules about business cards?
7 Why is it not a good idea to say to your Japanese business
colleagues, 'I don't feel like staying out late tonight.'?
8 Which Extra Tips are about food and drink? Which ones
are about general behaviour?

What do you think?

Discuss these questions in groups.
• There is a saying in English: 'When in Rome, do as the Romans do.' What does
it mean? Do you agree? Do you have a similar saying in your language?
• Think of one or two examples of bad manners in your count ry. For example,
in Britain it is considered impolite to ask people how much t hey earn.
• What advice would you give somebody coming to live and work in your
country?

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 AWORLD GUIDE TO

Goo anners
How not to behave badly abroad
by Norman Ramshaw

Travelling to all corners of the world gets easier and easier. We live in a
global village, but this doesn't mean that we all behave in the same way.
• Greetings
How should you behave w hen you
and a late dinner. In Britain, you might
have a business lunch and do business EXTRA TIPS
meet someone for the first time? An as you eat. In Mexico and japan, (3)-.
America n or Canadian shakes your Lunch is a time to relax and socialize. In HERE ARE SOME EXTRA TIPS
hand firmly wh ile looking you straight Britain and the United States, it's not BEFORE YOU TRAVEL:
in Lhe eyes. In m a ny pa rts of Asia, there unusual to have a business m eeting over
is no physical contact at all. In Japan, breakfast, and in China it's common to 1 In France, you shouldn't sit
you sho uld bow, and the more respect have business banquets, but you shouldn't down in a cafe until you've
you want to show, ( 1) _ . In Thailand, discuss business during the meal. shaken hands with everyone
the g reeting is made by pressing both you know.
hands together at lhe chest and bowing • Doing business
your head slightly. In both countries, 2 In India and the Middle East,
In most countries, an exchange of you must never use the left
eye contact is avoided as a sign of
business cards is essential for all hand <5) _ .
respect.
introductions. You should include your
company name and your position. If 3 In China, your host will keep
• Clothes you a re going to a country where your refilling your dish unless you
Many countries h ave rules abou t wh at langu age is not widely spoken, you lay your chopsticks across
you should and shouldn't wear. In Asian can get Lhe reverse side of your card your bowl.
and Muslim co untries, you shouldn't printe d in the local language. In Japan,
reveal the body, especially women, you must present your card with both 4 Most South Americans and
who (2) _ . hands, with the writing facing the Mexicans like to stand very
In Japan, you shou ld take off your shoes person you are g iving it to. close to the person they're
when entering a house or a restaurant. In many countries, business hou rs talking to. You shouldn't back
Remember to place them neatly are from 9.00 or 10.00 to 5.00 or 6.00. away.
together facing the door you came in. However in some countries, such as
This is also true in China, Korea, Greece, Italy, and Spain, (4) _ then 5 In Ireland, social events
Thailand, and Iran . remain open untiJ the evening. sometimes end with singing
and dancing. You may be
Japanese business people consider it
asked to sing.
• Food and drink their professional duty to go o ut to
In Italy, Spain, and Latin America, lunch restaurants after work with colleagues.
6 In America, you should eat
is often the biggest meal of the day, and If you are invited, you shouldn't refuse, your burger with both hands
can last two or three hours. For this even if you don't feel like staying out and as quickly as possible.
reason many pe ople eat a light breakfast late.

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 VOCABULARY LISTENING AND SPEAKING
Nationality words Come round to my place!

Match a line in A with a line in B. Have you ever been a guest in someone's home in a foreign
Notice the stress. country? When? Why? What was different?
A B l liD You will hear three people talking about inviting guests
home for a meal. Listen and complete the chart.
The l'talians cook lots of noodles and rice.
The Chi'nese wear kilts on special occasions.
The 'British produce coffee.
The Ca'nadians eat raw fish.
The Bra'zilians invented football.
The Japa'nese eat a lot of pasta.
The Scots often watch ice hockey on TV.

liD Listen and check.

All nationality words have capital

letters in English.
the Brazilians the Italians the British
2 If the adjective ends in /s/, /zl, !J!,
or l tJI there is no -s at the end of
the word for the people.
Japanese the Japanese
Spanish the Spanish
3 Sometimes the word for the people is
different from the adjective.
Scottish the Scots
Finnish the Finns Dly/Time

Preparations
l Complete the chart and mark the stress.
Add some more countries.
Gifts
Country Adjective A sentence about
the people
'Italy l'talian The Italians love Food/Drink
pasta.
'Germany
Aus'tralia
'Egypt 3 Work in small groups. Compare information.
'Russia 4 What happens in your country? Is it usual to invite people
'Mexico to your home for a meal? What are such occasions like in
the U'nited your home?
'States
'Greece
'England
l'raq

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EVERYDAY ENGLISH
Requests and offers

Match a line in A with a line in B. Who is talking? Where do you

think the conversations are taking place?

A B
Could you bring us the bill, please? White or black?
2 Would you give me your work number, please? No problem. It's stuffy in here.
3 Can I help you? Of course. Oh, shall I give you my mobile number, too?
4 Two large coffees, please. That line's engaged. Would you like to hold?
5 Can you tell me the code for Paris, please? Yes, sir. I'll bring it right away.
6 I'll give you a lift if you like. One moment. I'll look it up.
7 Would you mind opening the window? Just looking, thanks.
8 Could I have extension 238, please? That would be great! Could you drop me off at the library?

2 IIII!J Listen and check. Which are offers? Which are requests?
Practise the conversations, paying particular attention to intonation
and stress .
.......... Grammar Reference 4.3 and 4.4 p141

3 IDIJ Listen to the conversations. Complete the chart.

Who are they? What are they talking about?

2
3
4

IDIJ Listen again. What are the words used to make the requests?
1 3
2 4

Roleplay
Work with a partner. Choose one of the situations and make up a
conversation using the words.

Situation 1 Situation 2

Student A You are a customer in Student A You are moving flat next Student A You are cooking a meal for
a restaurant. week. 20 people.
Student 8 You are a waiter/waitress. Student 8 Offer to help. Student B Offer to help.

Use these words: Use these words: Use these words:

• table near the window • pack boxes • prepare the vegetables
• menu • load the van • make the salad
• order • clean • stir the sauce
• clean fork • look after the plants • check the meat
• dessert • phone the gas board • lay the table
• bring the bill • unload the van

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