Complete the sentences. Use can, can’t, could, couldn’t

1. I was at the meeting and I … phone you.

2. She spoke very quickly. I …understand her.

3. She got the job because she … speak five languages.

4. You are speaking very quietly. I … hear you.

5. I like this hotel. You … see mountains from the window.

6. Have you seen the contract? I … find it.

7. He … go to the meeting last week. He was ill.

8. Even when she was young she … type very fast.

Rewrite the sentences using can, could, may (permission, request)

Someone is calling to the hotel to make reservations. Who asks all these questions - a receptionist or a caller?

Could I reserve a room for next week?

May I have your name?

Can you confirm your reservation in writing?

Can I fax you tomorrow?

Could you tell me your fax number?

What are the advantages of working part-time? Make sentences using can and don’t have and the ideas below.

· Spend time with your family – You can spend more time with your family

· Monday to Friday – You don’t have to work Monday to Friday.

· Continue your studies

· Have more time to relax       

· Always work 8 hours a day

· Have two different jobs

· Develop a hobby

· Choose one employer for life

· Work with the same people all the time

What are the advantages and disadvantages of the following jobs – pilot, waiter, engineer, teacher, accountant, translator? Talk about hours, dress, customers, language etc.

e.g. Pilot– He can travel a lot and visit interesting places.

He has to be away from his family

Imagine someone is talking about the advantages and disadvantages of his job. Rewrite the sentences

1. It is necessary for me to be at the bank for 4 hours on Monday.

I have to …

2. It is possible for me to stop work early on Fridays.

I can…

3. It isn’t necessary for me to be there in the afternoon.

I don’t have     …

4. It isn’t necessary for me to go to the meetings.

I am allowed not to …

5. It isn’t necessary for me to work on Sundays

I don’t have     …

6. It is necessary for me to make many phone calls.

I have to …

Put in must or had to

1. I … go to the bank yesterday.

2. Come on! We … hurry. We haven’t got much time.

3. I was nearly late for my appointment this morning. I …to get a taxi to get there in time.

4. He didn’t know how to use the machine. I … show him.

5. We … go to the bank today.

6. I … go. I haven’t got much time.

7. I have a problem. You … help me.

8. I …phone John today.

Put in mustn’t or needn’t

1. You … go to the bank. I can give you some money.

2. I must hurry. I … be late.

3. I … forget to phone George.

4. We have a lot of time. We … hurry.

5. You … buy a newspaper. You can have mine.

6. The papers are very important. You … lose them.

7. You … book a room in the hotel. I have already done it.

8. This is personal information. You … tell anybody.

Your friend is temporary unemployed. He wants you to give him advice. Make your recommendations.

I think you should… I think you shouldn’t …

· Attend more job interviews

· Use a recruitment agency

· Spend more time with your friends

· Stay in contact with former colleagues

· Learn a new skill like English or using a PC

· Spend more time with your family

· Meet other unemployed people

· Spend forty hours a week looking for a job

Your friend runs his own small business. These are his problems. Could you give him your recommendations ( I think you should…)?