L 3-4 3BC

1.

Answer the
questions and
write:
1. Are there any body language
movements or gestures that are
particular to your
country/culture?
2. Is body language the same in
every culture? Talk about some
differences you have observed

2.

Unit 3B. Modals: Present and Future

3.

Work in pairs. Think and say.
If you were travelling abroad,
what would you research before you
go?
What cultural problems might people
have when they travel abroad?

4.

Read the text.
Which is the best
piece of advice in
your opinion? Why?

5.

3. Complete the Learn this box with the verbs below.
Then find examples of the rules in the text in ex. 2
KEY
1. should and ought to
2. must and have to
3. mustn’t
4. don’t have to, don’t need to and needn’t
5. be supposed to
1. You ought to plan to keep in touch with friends and
family
2. you must try to learn some key phrases
3. You mustn’t worry if you can’t see or do everything
4. You don’t have to be fluent
5. so you understand what you’re supposed to do
(and
what you’re not supposed to do)

6.

Examples
Advice
obligation / strong advice / possibility
should / ought to
He should ask his friends to help him.
have to / must
We have to finish the homework by tomorrow.
It isn’t allowed / strong negative advice
Rules / people’s expectations
mustn’t
You mustn’t miss that film, it’s brilliant.
be supposed to
It’s supposed to snow tonight.
It isn't necessary / lack of obligation
don’t have to / don’t need to / needn’t
You don’t need to pick me up, I’ll get the bus.

7.

Ex 4, p 32
Choose the correct verbs to complete the sentences.

8.

Practice Ex 1, p 129
Complete the sentences with the verbs below. Use each verb once.
needn’t
mustn’t
should
must
are supposed to
shouldn’t

9.

Ex. 5, p.32
Read the Learn this! box and find examples
of the rules in the text in ex.2.

10.

Ex. 6, p.32
Complete the text with verbs from the Learn this! box.
may / might / could
should
must
be able to
must
can’t
may / might / could
be able to
can
may / might / could
can / can’t / could

11.

Ex.7 p.32 Rewrite the sentences using the words in
brackets
2 Are we supposed to leave a tip?
3 You mustn’t enter the temple in shorts.
4 You don’t need to speak Spanish.
5 He shouldn’t have any problem making
friends (in my opinion).
6 It could rain while we’re away.
7 Look at the map; this must be the right road!

12.

Unit 3C. When in Rome…

13.

1. Work in pairs.
Answer the questions.
Have you ever visited a foreign country?
If so, did you notice any differences in that
country’s customs?
What customs or cultural differences do
you think visitors to your country might
notice?

14.

2. Listen to ten extracts from
dialogues. Match each extract
with a photo, A or B.
Photo A - 1, 3, 4, 8, 9
Photo B - 2, 5, 6, 7, 10

15.

3. Listen again. Rewrite the sentences making them formal. Use
the words in brackets to help you.
Good morning / afternoon.
I don’t believe we’ve met.
It’s a pleasure to meet you.
Allow me to introduce you to my colleagues.
Could I fetch you a coffee at all?
It’s very kind of you to offer.

16.

3. Formal versus informal language
Sorry
(informal)
apologise
(formal)
inform
(formal)
let you know
(informal)
postponed
(formal)
put off
(informal)

17.

4. Read the Listening Strategy. Then listen and match each
dialogue (1-6) with a text type (a-f). Give reasons for your
answers.
1. f - formal language and topic vocabulary: colleague;
We are very much hoping that you will be able to work
with us on this.
2. b - tone of voice; informal language, e.g. Guess what!
3. d - formal language and topic vocabulary: passengers for
flight BA6Y3; gate number 47
4. e - tone of voice; polite request for help: Could you help
me, please? I’m trying to find Leicester Square.
6. a - tone of voice; informal language; language of
6
2
5
3
4
persuasion: Tired of queuing in busy airports? ... Then you
need FASTRACK!
1
5. c - formal language; the topic is a news item: The
government has issued a statement regarding travel to
Africa in the near future; tone of voice

18.

5. Listen to four texts. Match the situations (1-4) with the
speakers (a-d).
3
4
1
2

19.

6. Listen again. Choose the correct answers (a-c).

20.

Speaking. Read
about the situations
below and complete
the sentences with
your own ideas.

21.

Your homework
Unit 3B
Fill in the blanks using MUST,
MUSTN’T, DON’T HAVE TO, SHOULD,
SHOULDN’T, MIGHT, CAN, CAN’T !