Modals : example & culture

1. You can’t dress like that for a job interview. They’ll never give you the job.

2. We can talk about it tomorrow morning. Phone me at about 9.

3. You should take a taxi. You mustn’t be late.

4. You mustn’t tell him about the party. It is supposed to be a surprise.

5. You shouldn’t get there before three. It doesn’t open until half past three.

6. He must take some time off work. He obviously unwell.

In universities, students are supposed to have a break every hours.

I can get my best ideas when I’m doing nothing.

I’m able to continue working when I’m traveling.

I must take more time off.

Lots of people have to take work home.

I should only work 35 hours a week.

I ought to spend more time relaxing.

Some French employees are allowed to begin their weekend at 3 p.m. on Thursday.

In my company, I can sleep whenever I want.

I have to (must) go.

I don’t have to go.

Does she have to go?

Do I have to come tomorrow ?

I’m not able to come .

I’m not allowed to go in there.

Am I supposed to be there tomorrow?

I had to go to three meetings tomorrow.

I don’t have to wear a suit to work, but I can if I want to.

You mustn’t send personal emails from office. You can only send work emails.

It isn’t necessary to wear uniform. (have to)

You don’t have to wear uniform.

You aren’t allowed to make much noise at night. (mustn’t)

You mustn’t make much noise at night.

It’s against the rules to take pictures here. (allowed)

You aren’t allowed to take pictures here.

I can’t meet you tonight (not be able to).

I am not be able to meet you tonight.

If I were you, I would take a rest. (ought)

You ought to take a rest.

The company should give us a bonus. (supposed to)

The company is supposed to give us a bonus.

It is necessary for you to arrive before it gets dark. (must)

You must arrive before it gets dark.

Culture:

You can’t drive a car when you are 16 in the UK.

Children in Japanese primary school have to clean their classrooms.

In Singapore you aren’t allowed to eat chewing gum.

British men over the age of 18 don’t have to military service.

In Germany, you aren’t allowed to mow the lawn on a Sunday.

You mustn’t eat with your left hand in India.

One hundred years ago, women in the UK couldn’t vote.

You are allowed to get married at 16 in the UK with your parents’ permission.

You can vote in Japan if you are 19.

Turkish men over the age of 20 have to do military service.

You shouldn’t tip waiters and waitresses in Iceland.

You are supposed to drive with your lights on during the day in Sweden.

In the USA you aren’t allowed to burn your own money.

Brazilians over the age of 18 have to vote.

In the 19^th century, female teachers in the USA weren’t allowed to get married.