Max and his wife were taking ____ along the Black Sea coast on the “Karolina”. As we were spending the summer near Yalta we decided to meet them _____ . We arrived at the pier in time to see it entering _____ . Most of the passengers were _____ waving to those on the pier below. Everybody was impatiently waiting for the moment the ship would ____ .
The “Karolina” is a modern _____ . It has first-class _____ on the main deck. The second– and third-class cabins are below deck.
7.Speak about the advantages and disadvantages of travelling by sea.
READING
Text. A Sea Story
(after W. W. Jacobs)
1.Read and translate the text.
We asked our friend Captain Brown one evening to tell us something interesting about his voyages, and he told us the following story:
“It was fifteen years ago, when I was a mate on a ship which was going to New York. We were having a very good voyage. The captain came up to me one morning and said: “Last night I heard such a strange thing that I don’t know what to do about it. I couldn’t sleep and I heard a voice which said in my ear: ‘Sail north-north-west. Sail north-north-west.’ We must sail in that direction and find out.”
“I’m very sorry, captain”, I said, “but I think you had too much to eat last night and that’s why you couldn’t sleep”.
The captain was very angry.
“I didn’t eat much yesterday”, he said, “and I heard the strange voice three times, sir”.
The captain told the men to sail north-north-west. One of the men saw something black in the sea the next day. The captain looked through his glasses and said to me: “There is small boat there with a man in it. I was right last night, wasn’t I? We must save him”.
Soon we reached the small boat and saw that the man in it was fast asleep. He went on sleeping while we took him into our boat and sailed towards the ship. When the man was aboard the ship, he suddenly opened his eyes and cried out loudly, “Where am I? Where’s my boat?”
“Hullo!“ said the captain. “I am very pleased that we have been able to save you.”
“Did you order your men to take me out of my boat while I was asleep?” the man asked.
“Of course”, answered the happy captain. “Did you want to be drowned in your little boat?”
“Look here”, said the man, “My name’s Captain Wilson and I’m making a record voyage from New York to Liverpool in a small boat.”
2.Render the text as if you are Captain Brown.
3.Think of the end of the story.
TALKING POINTS
Read and act out.
At the Booking Office
L. When is the “Ukraina” due here on its way back to Odesa, please? I must be in Odesa not later than 23rd of this month.
BOOKING-CLERK (consulting time-table) The “Ukraina” is due here this day next week. It leaves at shortly after twelve on the same day. It will get you to Odesa on the 22nd at 9 p.m.
L. Can you let me have a cabin for two?
B-C I do not think I can manage it. And it’s hard to meet the demand. The season is at its height, you know.
L. Does that mean that I can book no passage on the “Ukraina” at all?
B-C Let me see. I am afraid I can’t give you anything but two berths in a third-class cabin.
L.(to wife) Are we going? It’s up to you, Ann. You have the last say.
L.’s WIFE It doesn’t matter at all, dear. We’ll enjoy it as much travelling third class. Let us book by all means. You know I’ve been looking forward to this voyage so much!
L.(to booking-clerk) How much will it be?
B-C It will be . . . all in all.
In the Cabin
L. (to wife) Quite comfortable, isn’t it?
ANN Oh, it’s just lovely!
L. Have you got the tickets, Ann?
ANN Yes, here they are. Who are we sharing the cabin with, I wonder?
L. It won’t be long before we find out. Well, what do we do now?
ANN I’ll start unpacking.
L. And finish about landing time? That’s where I do say NO. Let’s go up on deck.
I’ll just open the porthole. It’s a bit stuffy in here.
UNIT 6
| Grammar:Modal Verbs (review) Topic:At the Customs Reading:Text. A Custom House Incident Talking Points |
GRAMMAR
MODAL VERBS
| Modal Verbs | Meaning | Examples |
| can / could | 1)physical, mental ability; 2)doubt, astonishment, incredulity (interrogative and negative sentences) | They can swim well. Can she have changed so much? |
| may / might | 1)permission; 2)supposition implying uncertainty | You may go. He may be still working. |
| must | 1)obligation, duty, necessity; 2)supposition implying assurance | You must know this rule. He must be there. |
| should ought to | moral obligation, advisability, desirability | He shouldn’t smoke so much. You ought to be more careful. |
| to be to | 1)obligation resulting from a previous agreement, plan, schedule, time-table; 2)order, instruction | The train is to arrive at 7 o’clock. You are to go to sleep. |
! can= to be able to
may= to be allowed to
must= to have to
EXERCISES
1.Determine the meaning of the modal verbs can, could, may, might.
1.Carol can speak three foreign languages. 2.If you don’t take your umbrella, you can get wet through. 3.Could you help me with my translation? 4.What can I do for you? 5.When Bob was a child he could play the piano wonderfully. 6.I can’t drink my tea, it’s too hot. 7.Can he still be at the office? 8.It can’t be true. 9.You may take a day off whenever you like. 10.May I have my test on Tuesday? 11.You may not enter the house unless you have a permission. 12.They might come but I’m not sure. 13.It may be still raining. 14.He might be sick. He ate far too much last night.
2.Complete the sentences with a form of can , could , be able to. Some of the sentences are negative.
a) Speak up! I ______ hear you!
b) _____ I borrow your dictionary?
c) I’d love _____ help you, but I can’t. I’m sorry.
d) I ______ get into my house last night because I’d lost my key.
e)Women _____ vote in England until 1922.
f)I’m learning Spanish because I want _____ speak to people when I’m in Mexico.
g)The doctor says I _____ walk again in two weeks’ time.
h)I asked the teacher if I _____ open the window, but she said I _____ because it would be too noisy.
i) I’m sorry, but I _____ come to your party next week.
3.Complete the sentences with a form of may, might, be allowed to.
1. …. I bring my sister to the party? 2. He asked if he …. bring his sister to the party. 3. After they had finished their homework, the children … watch TV. 4. He … join the sports section as soon as he is through with his medical examination. 5. Becky’s mother said that everybody … take part in the picnic . 6. He … go home if he likes. 7. As soon as the boy … leave the room, he smiled a happy smile and ran out to join his friends outside. 8.The doctor says I am much better. I … get up for a few hours every day.
4.Put the appropriate form of the verbs can, could, may, might.
1.… I use your pen? 2.You … read this book: you know the language well enough. 3. You … take this book: I don’t need it. 4. …. I help you? 5.I… not imagine her speaking in public: I knew that she was so shy. 6. Something was wrong with the car: he… not start it. 7.A fool … ask more questions than a wise man … answer. 8.He knew this period of history very well: he had read everything on the subjects he … find in the rich university library. 9. … tell me the nearest way to the city museum? 10. She asked me if she … use my telephone.
5.Answer the following questions with suitable suggestions, using may, mightand the words in brackets.
1)Terry: Why is John wearing sunglasses? It’s not sunny.
You: (have some problem with his eyes).He may have some problem with his eyes.
2)Jill :Why didn’t Jane come to the party last night?
You: (have a row with her boyfriend). She might have had a row with her boyfriend.
3)Sue: Why is Alan in such a bad mood today?
You: (sleep badly last night) ___________________________
4)Roy: Why is Shelley looking under the desk ?
You: (drop something) __________________________________
5)Jill: Where can I have put my bag?
You: (be under the bed) __________________________________
6)Zoe: Why hasn’t anybody said ‘ Happy Birthday’ to me?
You: (plan a surprise) __________________________________
7)Tim: Why does Henry look so miserable?
You: (have some bad news) ___________________________
8)Ella: Why isn’t Sophie in the office today?
You: (work at home) __________________________________
9)John: Why didn’t Rosemary come to the cinema last night?
You: (feel tired) __________________________________
6.Which sentence on the right goes with the sentence on the left?
M O D E L : I must have a drink of water. The doctor told me to.
I have to drink lots of water. I’m really thirsty.
1. a) I must do my homework tonight. I’m telling myself that
it’s important.
b) I have to do my homework tonight. This is why I can’t come
out with you. Sorry.
2. a) We must go to Paris some day. Another boring business
trip. Yawn!
b) We have to go to Paris next week. It would be really nice!
3. a) I must wear something nice to the It’s the rule.
disco.
b) Men have to wear a shirt and tie I want to look good.
to go into a posh.
4. a) You must register for next term It’s said on the
before Thursday. noticeboard.
b) You have to register for next term One student is talking to
before Thursday. another.
5. a) I must water the plants today. I haven’t done them for
ages.
b) You have to water this plant daily. It needs lots and lots of
water.
7.Underline the correct verb form.
M O D E L : We have a lot of work tomorrow. You mustn’t /
don’t have to be late.
1.You mustn’t / don’t have to tell Mary what I told you. It’s a secret.
2.The museum is free. You mustn’t / don’t have to pay to get in.
3.Children mustn’t / don’t have to tell lies. It’s very naughty.
4.Terry’s a millionaire. He mustn’t / doesn’t have to go to work.
5.I mustn’t / don’t have to do my washing. My mother does it for me.
6.We mustn’t / don’t have to rush. We’ve got plenty of time.
7.You mustn’t / don’t have to play with guns. They’re dangerous.
8.This is my favourite pen. You can borrow it, but you mustn’t / don’t have to lose it.
9.‘ Shall I come with you? ‘ ‘ You can if you want, but you mustn’t / don’t have to ‘.
8.Match the two halves of these sentences. Remember can, may, must.
1.You can’t have lived in Tunisia a) after all your hard work.
for ten years
2.You must know Tokyo is b) after touring the world for
expensive years.
3.You must have met some c) if you’ve lived there.
fascinating people
4.You can’t be tired d) without learning some Arabic.
5.You must be exhausted e) when you’ve just had a holiday.
6.You may find it difficult to f) during your trip to Africa.
settle down
9.Make the following sentences with the modal verb to be to.
M O D E L : What am I supposed to do if they come too early? -What am I to do if they come too early?
1.It was arranged that the youngest children would play on the beach. 2.We expect you to show the place to her. 3.I am expected to leave tomorrow at the latest. 4. Where am I supposed to be taken? 5.This is Dora. It is arranged that she will share the room with you. 6.And who will do the cooking? 7. It is expected that two more apartment houses will be built here. 8.It was arranged that the cup final would be played that afternoon. 9.Who will meet you at the station?
10.Give smb advice using shouldand the words given in brackets.
M O D E L: Her diction is not very good. (to read aloud) – She should read aloud.
1.The boy is a little pale. (to play out-of-doors) 2.I am afraid you will miss that train. (to take a taxi) 3.There is no one in. (to try the room next door) 4.I have a slight irritation in my throat. (to smoke less) 5.This child doesn’t want to eat soup. (not to give her sweets before dinner) 6.She makes a lot of spelling mistakes. (to copy passages out of a book) 7.The dog is afraid of him. (not to shout at the dog) 8.The students are unable to follow what I am saying. (not to speak so fast)
11.Translate into English.
1.Ìåí³ äîçâîëÿþòü êîðèñòóâàòèñÿ éîãî ìàãí³òîôîíîì. 2.³í ìîæå çàáóòè ïðî öå. 3.Éîìó íå äîçâîëÿþòü êóïàòèñÿ â ö³é ð³÷ö³. 3.ß ãàäàþ, ìåí³ íå äîçâîëÿòü ïî¿õàòè ç òîáîþ çà ì³ñòî. 4.ß ãàäàþ, ìåí³ ìîæíà äèâèòèñÿ òåëåâ³çîð. 5.Òîá³ äîçâîëÿòü ï³òè ãóëÿòè, êîëè òè çðîáèø óðîêè. 6.Íå éäè ç äîìó, ìàìà ìîæå ïðèéòè, à â íå¿ íåìຠêëþ÷à. 7.Â÷îðà ¿é äîçâîëèëè ïðèéòè äîäîìó îá 11 ãîäèí³. 8.Ñêîðî ìîæå ï³òè äîù. 9.Òîá³ äîçâîëÿëè õîäèòè íà îçåðî, êîëè òè áóâ ìàëåíüêèé? 10.Êîëè ìåí³ äîçâîëÿòü ¿ñòè ìîðîçèâî? 11.ß ïîâèííà íàïîëåãëèâî ïðàöþâàòè íàä ñâîºþ àíãë³éñüêîþ. 12.Òè ïîâèíåí ÷èòàòè êîæíîãî äíÿ. 13.Âè íå ïîâèíí³ çàáóâàòè ïðî ñâî¿ îáîâ’ÿçêè. 14.Âè ïîâèíí³ áóòè îáåðåæí³ íà âóëèö³. 15.Âîíà, íàïåâíå, âäîìà çàðàç. 16.Âè, íàïåâíå, äóæå çãîëîäí³ëè. 17.Íàïåâíå, äóæå âàæêî âèð³øóâàòè òàê³ ïèòàííÿ. 18.ß ïîâèííà â³äâ³äàòè ñüîãîäí³ ñâîãî äðóãà.
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