English for B2 Students/Unit 10

= You mustn't smoke in here =

Aim of this lesson: Introduce and practice modals of deduction and use some language related to hotels and other accommodation.

Sally is a tourist and she's visiting Dublin for a few days. She has just arrived at the Victoria Hotel.

Dialogue
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Grammar Focus - Modals of Obligation


Modals of obligation are used to talk about permission and prohibition.

Speaking about Rules
Work with a partner if possible to answer these questions.
 * 1) Does your workplace or school have many rules? What mustn't you do?
 * 2) Can you think of any rules in your local café or shop? What things must or mustn't you do?
 * 3) In some countries like Australia you have to vote in elections.  Do you think this is a good idea?

Exercises
Try these questions to see if you can use modal verbs correctly. The answers can be found here.

Complete the following sentences using the correct modal verb:


 * 1) I'm very sorry but you mustn't / don't have to smoke here.
 * 2) Sir, you have to / must leave your passport at the reception.
 * 3) My doctor says that I shouldn't / should smoke.
 * 4) The bus was cancelled so we had to / must take a taxi.
 * 5) I mustn't / don't have to go to work on Saturday because the office is closed.

Grammar Reference
For further information about the use of modals of obligation see Modal Verb on Wikipedia.