Study the following chart on modal verbs.

Can	1) мочь, уметь (физическая или умственная способность что-то делать) 2) можно? (разрешение)	I can speak two languages.   Can I have a pen?
May	1) можно? (разрешение) 2) возможно (вероятность)	You may go there. It mayrain today.
Must	1) должен (приказ) 2) должно быть, скорее всего	You must finish your work. He mustbe at home now.
Mustn’t	нельзя (запрет)	You mustn’t drive when you’re drunk.
Needn’t	нет необходимости, нужды	You needn’t work so hard.
Should	следует (совет)	I should go to the dentist.
Ought to	следует (строгий совет)	Policemen ought to be very observant.
Be to	должен (по расписанию, графику)	The train was to arrive at 5 p.m.
Have to	должен, вынужден (обстоятельствами)	My car is broken; I have to take a bus.

9 Translate the following sentences to Russian.

a) My mother can cook really well.

b) You may not turn on TV now.

c) People must obey laws.

d) Ann should take care of her health.

e) We are to have two meetings today.

f) Whether you want or not you have to leave.

g) The movie must be excellent; it is still shown in cinemas.

h) I cannot read Portuguese, but I understand some words.

i) You mustn’t cross the street on red light.

j) Must I do it right now? – No, you needn’t.

 

Match the sentences or parts of the sentences.

1)It must be a good restaurant;	a)I was thinking about you all day.
2)It can’t be raining.	b)They must have made a mistake.
3)His phone's been busy all night.	c)He should be home by now.
4)This restaurant can't be that expensive.	d)It’s summer time.
5)Their plane may be delayed.	e)She must not have checked her messages yet.
6)That couldn't be the real price.	f)the lines are really long.
7)His jacket's here,	g)He must be talking to his girlfriend.
8)You should have called,	h)Just look at the people going in.
9)She hasn't called me back.	i)so he must be here too.
10)Let's just go over to his house.	j)It's snowing like crazy in New York.

11 Complete the sentences using must, mustn't, or needn't.

a) You _____ play loud music. The child is sleeping.

b) You _____ pay with cash. They accept credit cards.

c) You _____ dry clean it. It can’t be washed.

d) You _____ find your own table. You may sit wherever you want.

e) You _____ drive fast. We have plenty of time.

f) You _____ tie up your dog. It’s a public place.

g) You _____ pay after 5 p.m. when they have office hours.

h) You _____ watch out for pickpockets. They have good security system.

i) You _____ ring the bell. It is prohibited.

j) You _____ cross here. Look at the banning sign.

 

Make up questions and interview two of your group-mates.

Example: can whistle

Can you whistle? – Yes, I can/No, I can’t

Activity	1^st person	2^nd person
yes	no	yes	no
a)	can bake a cherry pie
b)	can ride a bicycle
c)	can sew on a machine
d)	can drive a car
e)	can play the piano
f)	can go to the movies on Saturday nights
g)	can eat worms
h)	can sing very well
i)	can play a musical instrument
g)	can keep a pet at home
k)	can swim
l)	can speak three languages
m)	can ice-skate
n)	can read in a moving car
o)	can speak German
p)	can type very quickly
q)	can milk a cow
r)	can do a headstand
s)	can knit
t)	can play tennis