Grammar.

a) Fill in the gaps with may or may not and one of the verbs from the list

leave, buy, come, be, enjoy, cut, go, visit, cook

1. I may not go to school tomorrow. I don’t feel very well.

2. Father ___ the grass today. It looks as if it is going to rain.

3. Dan isn’t at home. He ____at the football field.

4. I ___ a new dress. I haven’t really got enough money.

5. We ___ the Smiths. There is a film on TV we want to watch.

6. Let’s take Molly to the funfair. She ___ it.

7. Mother ___ something special tonight. It’s my birthday.

8. I ___ work early today. I have almost finished everything I have to do.

9. Sally ___ home late tonight. She’s got a lot of work at the office.

B) Rewrite the sentences using modal verbs.

Example: It isn’t necessary for her to wear a suit to the office.

She needn’t/ doesn’t have to wear a suit to the office.

1. You aren’t allowed to take those books out of the library.
2. It is possible that Mark will be at home this evening.
3. Would you like me to make some sandwiches for you?
4. I advise you to leave early.
5. Emily managed to find a job after looking for six months.
6. I’m sure Paul isn’t from Canada.
7. We are obliged to take exams every six months.
8. I’m sure the children aren’t happy with your decision.
9. Perhaps we will go to Florida on holiday.

C) Choose the correct answer.

1. I (don’t have to/ needn’t/ must) remember to go to the bank. I haven’t got any money.

2. (Mustn’t/ Must/ May) I take your order, please?

3. (Can/ Should/ May) you ride a bicycle?

4. Steven (must/ could/ couldn’t) read and write until he was seven years old.

5. (Shall/ Will/ May) you make dinner tonight?

6. Susan, (will/ shall/ may) you come outside?

7. You (couldn’t/ shall/ shouldn’t) go to bed late during the week.

8. You (ought to/ were able to/ shall) visit your grandparents more often.

9. (Mustn’t/ May/ Shall) we go to the cinema at the weekend?

10. “Where (must/ shall/ ought to) we meet? ” “At my place.”

11. Peter (ought to/ shall/ can) go to the dentist before his toothache gets worse.

12. You (needn’t/ must/ mustn’t) do the ironing. I’ll do it instead.

13. You (needn’t/ mustn’t/ must) cross the road without looking first. It’s dangerous.

Reading.

A) Vocabulary.

Look at the words in the box and find the words with similar meaning:

Complete the sentences with the words above in an appropriate form:

1. The trees _____ long shadows in the evening light.

2. We sat down in a _____ of shade.

3. The sports ground was _____ to the school.

4. Television can ____ the public opinion about elections.

5. Police said that the accident _____ about 4.30.