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.

Like Dislike

love
really like
like 

hate
can't stand
don't like

 
Good at
Bad at  
Annoyed at (with, by) 

Worried about 
Nervous about
Angry about (at) something  
Concerned about (by) 
Upset about (by) 
 
Embarrassed by (about)  
Surprised by (at)

Interested in

Keen on 

Happy with (about)
Fed up with 
Pleased with (by) 
Bored with (by) 

Angry with (at) someone 
Satisfied with (by) 

Scared of (by)
Frightened of (by)

She has been working twelve hours a day for the last week. She is absolutely exhausted.

I can’t bear being without my family. I find it very depressing.

Please don’t shout so loudly. You are making me really embarrassed.

He must be very frustrated. He has just failed in his driving test again.

I can’t stand waiting in queues. It is really irritating.

My history of art course is absolutely fascinating.

I am afraid I was extremely disappointed by the results of the tests.

He doesn’t earn much but he finds his job very satisfying.

You must go and see the film. It is extremely entertaining.

I will be very annoyed if they don’t reply to my letter.

I often feel exhausted after a long day at work.

Waiting for business is really annoying.

I will be very annoyed.

She is absolutely exhausted.

I was extremely disappointed.

I can’t bear = I can’t stand working twelve hours a day.

Scientists have found a new way to measure happiness.

They can calculate how satisfied people are with their everyday lives by giving positive and negative points for typical activities.

In a fascinating survey, scientists discovered that commuting to work is the activity that people find most exhausting and irritating.

Many people feel depressed, annoyed, and frustrated when they have to do housework and meet deadlines at work.

In general, the most entertaining activity is relaxing with friends and the most satisfying is spending time with family.

However, some parents were embarrassed to say that looking after children didn’t always make them happy.

Finally you may be disappointed if you think that a higher salary will bring great happiness.

In fact, one scientist suggests that organizing your time well might be the best way to improve your quality of life.

 

Review Ch. 9 - GE 6

REVIEW 9

1.a.

1.     Oversleep on Friday; oversleep this morning.

2.     Get stuck in traffic; get lost.

3.     Lose your keys; lose your wallet.

4.     Run out of coffee, run out of money.

5.     Miss a bus; miss a train.

2.a.

1.     If I don’t leave now, I’ll be late.

2.     If I’m late, my girlfriend won’t wait for me.

3.     If she doesn’t wait for me, I’ll get annoyed.

4.     If she knows I’m annoyed, she will get angry.

5.     If she gets angry, I will have to apologize.

3.a

1.     I will do the washing up before I go to bed.

2.     I won’t leave before you get here. I won’t leave until you get here.

3.     I’ll stay until you arrive.

4.     I’ll tell him when she comes.

5.     As soon as you get home, will you phone me? When you get home, will you phone me?

4.a.

1.     There are too many malls and people in Jakarta.

2.     People are too selfish and busy.

3.     There’s too much fast food. There’s also too much rubbish.

4.     There isn’t enough quality time for family.

5.     There aren’t enough play grounds for children.

5.a.

1.     I haven’t been away for the weekend for ages.

2.     I’m going to give up English next year.

3.     My friends never turn up on time. They’re always late.

4.     I’m planning to go on learning English until I’m fluent.

5.     I get on with all my relatives.

Additional:

Do you know Nokia 130? Yes, it’s a simple model of mobile phone (“phone”). It has only basic function, and it is available in three colours: black, red, and white.

Now I have a red version of the phone. It is equipped with a head-set and a charger of course. It is made in Vietnam.

This phone is sold by a seller in Medan.  I bought it in Lazada, an online shopping site.  It was sent by Tiki-JNE to my address. The phone was received by a receptionist at my office. I was going out of city when the phone came. It was kept by the receptionist until I came to the office next day.

The phone has two slots of SIM card. Two GSM cards are used together to operate this phone, Simpati and Mentari. This phone is a back-up gadget for me. It is only used at night. It is turned off in the morning. 

Fashion

How important are clothes to people in our country?
Do you think people spend too much money on clothes?
How many designer labels can you name? What do these company sell?

How important is it for you to wear clothes that are in fashion?
Not at all important.
How many designer clothes have you got?
One or two things for special occasion.
None, they're too expensive.
Quite a lot, I love designer clothes.

How often do you go shopping for clothes?
Every week, if possible.
2 or 3 times a year.
One or twice a month.

What kind of clothes do you look for when
you go shopping?
Things I've seen in fashion magazine.
Things that I think will look god on me.
Things that are cheap or in a sale.

There's a party at weekend. Do you buy some new clothes?
Maybe, if I haven't got anything nice to wear.
Yes, I always buy something new for a party.

How many pairs of shoes have you got? I've only got one pair of feet.

Just Already Yet

Just and already in positive sentence, between auxiliary and v3
Yet in negative sentence or question, at the end of the sentence or clause.

I don't know all the details yet.
I've just heard that Tim is in hospital.
He's already had an operation.
Robin has just phoned.
Tedy has already done three dives.
Have you done it yet?