Unit 1 Festivals around the World(Grammar and Useful Structures)
b: yes, you should study science.a: he is very handsome. can he play the role of the prince
b: no, he can’t play the role of the prince.6. a: the neighbor’ s children are older this year. might or shouldthey stop playing tricks at halloween?
b: perhaps, they might stop playing tricks at halloween or should stop playing
4) make a dialogue using modal verbs according to the given situation.
you have to go to buy food and gifts for spring festival. in pairs, one as the shop keeper and the other as the customer, offer and request the items you need. use these expressions to help you.
would you like …? could i have …?might i suggest …? may i see …?
you should try …? could we look at …?can you see …? we might take …?
homework
choose one of the following situations to create a short dialogue using modal verbs.
situation a: in a library. ask the librarian if he can help to find a book relating to some specific topics, whether they can be renewed or not, and how to do if the books are lost. (“could you please find…?” “may i …?” “you mustn’t…”)
situation b: a doctor gives a patient some advice. (“you should…”)
situation c: in a park by a lake. discuss that one should not destroy the environment. (“you should…”, “you shouldn’t…”, “you mustn’t…”)
situation d: requesting an appointment. (“will you…?” “shall i …?”)