Language in Use Unit 4

MODAL VERBS
1

Complete the sentences with the correct modal verb.

should / ought to (x2)
have to (x2)
mustnt
dont have to could
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

You
We
You
You
I
You
She

can

smoke in public places.

learn Chinese in our school.
wear a crash helmet when you are riding a motorbike.
eat a healthy diet.
study hard all weekend.
respect other peoples opinions.
always sing really well.
you leave us alone now?

Give two pieces of advice for the situations below. Use an appropriate modal verb.
1 Your teacher is working too hard and is exhausted.
He / She
2 Your father wants to learn how to use a computer.
He
3 One of your friends is very bossy and nobody wants to spend time with them.
He / She
4 Your friend wants to get married. You think shes too young.
She
5 Your brother wants to leave school and become a mechanic.
He

Circle the correct option.

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

Im not sure where Jane is. She could / must be at the office.
Sally has to / doesnt have to pass all her exams because she wants to go to university.
You ought to / can check you have all the ingredients before you start making the cake.
The letter should / couldnt arrive tomorrow. It was sent by express delivery.
You mustnt / have to book the tickets soon, otherwise theyll be sold out!
You dont have to / mustnt smoke at a petrol station. You cant / could cause an explosion.
That painting is obviously a forgery. It mustnt / cant be by Van Gogh.
That doesnt have to / cant be right! The answers must / can be wrong.

PERSONALITY ADJECTIVES
4

Match the adjectives (1-8) with their synonyms (a-h). Use your dictionary.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

decisive
sensitive
brave
big headed
modest
hardworking
selfish
honest

a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h

shy or humble
greedy or egotistic
noble or trustworthy
dedicated or busy
firm
courageous
kind or sentimental
arrogant

NEGATIVE PREFIXES
5
Complete the table with the adjectives in the box.
perfect
continued
comfortable
considerate
appropriate
possible

contented
sincere
moral
sympathetic
successful
honest

tolerant
practical
loyal
sociable

in-

im-

un-

dis-

Complete the sentences with the opposite of the adjective in brackets.

! You shouldnt speak to your mother like that. (polite)
1 Dont be so
2 He always makes her cry; hes so
.
(sensitive)
man. Hes so rude!
3 What an
(pleasant)
4 He risked his life in a very
way.
(selfish)
.
5 Dont ask Tony to help. Hes so
(reliable)
.
6 That woman can never make any decisions. Shes so
(decisive)
!
7 I cant understand this. Its just
(possible)
.
8 That invention will never be successful. Its totally
(practical)

Integrated Skills

UNIT 4

GRAMMAR
MODAL VERBS
1

Match the sentence beginnings (1-4) with the endings (a-d).

1 1
2
3
4
a
b
c
d
2 1
2
3
4
a
b
c
d

You have to watch

You must watch
You mustnt watch
You dont have to watch
that programme if you dont want to.
that programme youll love it!
too much TV. Its bad for you.
a lot of TV if you want to become a TV critic.
You have to buy
You must buy
You mustnt buy
You dont have to buy
any more books or youll spend all your money.
the new book by Dan Brown. Its incredible.
the books you can get them from the library.
all the books before the course starts. Its a university regulation.

Choose the correct modal verb.

1 A
B
2 A
B
A

John! Your rooms filthy! You absolutely must / should / can clean it now.
You love giving orders! You ought to / can / must be in the army.
What are you doing here? You have to / must / should be in your maths class.
I dont have to / mustnt / shouldnt go to class if I dont want to.
You mustnt / dont have to / couldnt miss class or youll never pass your exam.

3 A What documents do I have to / must I / can I get if I want to work in Australia?

B No idea. Maybe you should / must / have to ask Pete. He lived there for a while.
4 A Can I / Must I / Should I have another coffee please? I couldnt / mustnt / shouldnt order
before because you were too busy.
B Im sorry but the restaurants closed.
Can / should / must you leave now please?
3

Rewrite these sentences in your notebook using an appropriate modal verb.

1
2
3
4
5
6

Last year, I didnt know how to use Power Point.

Is it necessary for me to have a passport?
I suggest that you try the shop round the corner.
Its my personal obligation to speak to her.
Would you mind helping me with these bags?
Youre not allowed to eat in class!

VOCABULARY
4

Complete the sentences with the negative form of an adjective from the box.

reliable
practical
pleasant

tolerant
ambitious

decisive
honest

1
2
3
4
5

Hes so
. Hes always telling lies.
employee. He makes lots of mistakes.
Hes a very
Dont be so
! You should respect other peoples opinions.
person: he cant even mend a plug!
Hes a very
Come on, choose something! Youre so
.
. I dont want to be rich or famous.
6 Im quite
7 Going to the dentist can be a very
experience.

Write sentences about people you know using the character adjectives in brackets.
1 My brothers really vain. He spends all his time looking in the mirror.
(vain)
2
(stubborn)
3
(easy-going)
4
(cheerful)
5
(quick-tempered)
6

(considerate)
7
(shy)
8
(sociable)
6

Complete the questions below with the correct form of a phrasal verb from the box.
Then answer the questions in your notebook.
find out
bring up

come from
take part in

work out

in the country or in the city?

1 Were you
2 Which extracurricular activities do you
at school?
mathematical problems?
3 Are you good at
?
4 Where does racial intolerance
anything interesting about your family? What was it?
5 Have you ever

ANSWERS

(S)he Unit

1 1 mustnt; 2 dont have to; 3 have to; 4 should / ought to; 5 have to; 6 should / ought to; 7 could;
8 Can
2

(Suggested answers)
1 He / She shouldnt work so hard.
2 He ought to find a computer skills class.
3 He / She shouldnt tell people what to do.
4 She should wait until shes older.
5 He should stay at school and get some qualifications.

3 1 could; 2 has to; 3 ought to; 4 should; 5 have to;

6 mustnt / could; 7 cant; 8 cant / must
4 1e; 2g; 3f; 4h; 5a; 6d; 7b; 8c
5 in- inconsiderate, intolerant, inappropriate, insincere
im- imperfect, impractical, impossible, immoral
un- unsociable, unsympathetic, unsuccessful, uncomfortable dis- discontented, dishonest, disloyal,
discontinued
6 1 impolite; 2 insensitive; 3 unpleasant; 4 unselfish;
5 unreliable; 6 indecisive; 7 impossible; 8 impractical

INTEGRATED SKILLS
(S)he Unit 4
1 1 1d; 2b; 3c; 4a
2 1d; 2b; 3a; 4c
2 1 must / ought to
2 should / dont have to / mustnt
3 do I have to / should
4 Can I / couldnt / Can
3 1 Last year, I couldnt / was unable to use PowerPoint
2 Do I have to / Do I need to have a passport?
3 You should try the shop round the corner.
4 I must speak to her.
5 Could you help me with these bags?
6 You mustnt eat in class!
4 1 dishonest; 2 unreliable; 3 intolerant; 4 impractical; 5 indecisive; 6 unambitious; 7 unpleasant
6 1 brought up; 2 take part in; 3 working out;
4 come from; 5 found out
8 1 F; 2 F; 3 T; 4 T; 5 F; 6 T; 7 F