Reinforcement Unit 5 Bachillerato 1

1. Choose the best answers to express ability:

1  a I can help you if you want.

    b I can play the piano.

2  a He could speak two other languages.

    b I could speak to my teacher.

3  a Can you open the window?

    b We’ll be able to do more things on our mobiles.

4  a In two years’ time, I’ll be able to drive a car.

    b In two years’ time, I will drive a car.

5  a Can you play tennis?

    b Can you pass me the sugar?

6  a She couldn’t convince him to go to the party.

    b I could get you something to eat if you want.

2. Complete the sentences with must, mustn’t or don’t have to:

Before the fashion show starts, listen to the rules:

1  You _____________________________  wear clothes by the designer. You can wear anything you like.

2  You ________________________________________  wear nice clothes or you won’t be allowed in.

3  You _______________________________________ show your ticket to get in. No ticket – no entrance.

4  You _____________________________  talk during the show. It’s not allowed.

5  You ___________________________________________  turn off your phone.

6  You___________________________________ take any photos. It’s forbidden.

3. Match situations 1–5 with the advice a–e:

1  This shirt is too tight. ____

2  Joe likes those boots. ____

3  I spend too much money. ____

4  Your laces are loose. ____

5  These trousers are too long. ____

a  You ought to take up the hem.

b  You should wear a looser one.

c  You ought to spend less on clothes.

d  You should tie them.

e We ought to buy them for his birthday.

4 Complete the dialogue with can’t, might, must or may:

Anna: Whose MP3 player is this?

Tony: It isn’t mine and it  ____________________________ be Elaine’s because she doesn’t have one.

Kate: No, but it _____________________________________ be Mike’s. He was listening to his earlier.

Anna: It _________________________________  be his, because his is red and this one is yellow.

Kate: Julie has a yellow one. It ________________________________  be hers.

Tony: I think you’re right. It __________________________  be Julie’s. Let’s call her and ask her.

5. Choose the best answers to explain the sentences:

1  She knocked on the door but no one opened it.

    a She mustn’t have heard you.

    b She heard you knocking.

2  You can’t find your geography book.

    a You might have left it at school.

    b You might leave it at school.

3  Eve didn’t call you last night.

    a She mustn’t have forgotten.

    b She must have forgotten.

4  Your friends are in a café and they are laughing.

    a Jane must tell a funny story.

    b Jane must have told a funny story.

5  My brother studied hard for the exam.

    a He can’t have passed.

    b He must have passed.

6 Rewrite the sentences with the words in brackets:

1  It isn’t obligatory to spend a fortune to look good. (don’t have to)

    ______________________________________________________________

2  I recommend you look for clothes in second-hand and cheaper shops first.

    (should)

    ______________________________________________________________

3  I forbid you from buying clothes without trying them on first. (mustn’t)

    ______________________________________________________________

4  It is a good idea to read fashion magazines. (ought to)

    ______________________________________________________________

5  I don’t remember spending all that money on my credit card. (can’t)

    ______________________________________________________________