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This document outlines a unit focused on using modals and discussing habits and interests, with objectives including describing habits and using modal auxiliaries for obligations. It includes activities for practicing requests, invitations, suggestions, and giving advice, as well as discussions about cultural differences in behavior. Additionally, it emphasizes the use of adverbs of frequency to talk about personal habits.

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unit 4 using modals (r)

This document outlines a unit focused on using modals and discussing habits and interests, with objectives including describing habits and using modal auxiliaries for obligations. It includes activities for practicing requests, invitations, suggestions, and giving advice, as well as discussions about cultural differences in behavior. Additionally, it emphasizes the use of adverbs of frequency to talk about personal habits.

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UNIT 4

Using Modals and Talking About


Habits and Interest

General Objective : To talk about obligations and habits


Specific Objectives : To describe habits and interests
To use some modal auxiliaries in talking about
obligations and necessities
Grammar Points : Modals and Adverbs of Frequency

A. Request, Invitation and Suggestion

Activity 1. Read and Discuss with your group!

Dorinda visits some English friends for


dinner. They invite Dorinda for dinner at 8.00, and
she arrives at 7.30. At the door, she takes off her
shoes and gives them some ice cream for the
dessert, and a bottle of wine. They offer her a drink,
which she politely refuses. Five minute later, she
pours herself a glass of wine.
At the table, they serve the onion soup, first
to Dorinda, who starts eating immediately. She
breaks her bread into the soup, and when she has
finished, she helps herself to some more. She then
has a cigarette while she waits for everyone else to
finish. The next course is beef, which she refuses
without giving a reason. She is offered some
chicken, which she eats, mostly with her fingers.
She finishes her meal, leaving her knife and fork on
the table.
During the meal, she talks very little and
doesn't say anything about the food. She also
refuses dessert, saying she is on a diet. After dinner,
she stays for about 15 minutes, then says, “I really
have to go now,” and leaves immediately.
The next day, she telephones, saying how much she enjoyed the evening, and asks
for the recipe for the soup.

Which of Dorinda's actions are acceptable in your country, and which are not?
Discuss in groups!

You should
You shouldn't
You mustn't
You don't have to
In my country, people usually
In my country; people don't usually
It's (a bit) rude to

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I'm Sorry to have to ask you this, but ... Would
Activity 2. Write Sentences you mind moving your car, please?
1. Grammar to………/ …… ing
Using the phrases in the speech
balloon, write down what you'd
say if you wanted a client to, or not to………
a. move her car.
b. pay in cash.
c. show you his driving license.
d. wait a moment
e. sit there

2. Choose the reason which sounds more polite for each request in Part 1
1. because it's blocking the Exit. because you can't park it there.
2. because it's only$3 because we only accept credit cards
for amounts over $10
3. because I need to make a note because I want to see if it's valid
of the number.
4. because there are no tables free. because we aren't ready for you yet.
5. because this table is reserved. because I want some other people to
sit here

Excuse me. Would you mind..-ing..?


I’m sorry, but could I ask you to …, please?
Activity 3. Role play Excuse me. Would you mind not … -ing?
I’m sorry, but could I ask you not to …,please?

Imagine that you are in each of these situations. What would you say to the clients?
Take turns to play the roles of a CLIENT and a MEMBER OF STAFF.

A B C

D E F

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Activity 4. Giving Advice

If a visitor asked you for advice on these topics about your own town or city, what
advice would you give? What would you say to the visitor?

No Situation Advice
1 I want to go the countryside, the
mountains and the coast. Should
I drive or take the train?

2 I want to do some shopping for


clothes.

3 Is there a good restaurant near


here?

Keep in mind : Make sure that it’s clear from your tone of voice that you’re making a
suggestion not giving them order.

Activity 5. Write the respond for the question and decide whether it is Request,
Invitation or Suggestion

No Question Request, Suggestion, Respond


Invitation
1 Could I borrow a pen for a minute?
2 Do you think you could post a letter for
me?
3 I was wondering if you’ve got a
suitcase you could lend me?
4 Would you like to go out this evening?
5 I’ve got some tickets for a concert. Do
you fancy coming with me?
6 How about going to a football match at
the weekend?
7 Why don’t we meet this afternoon and
practice our English for an hour?
8 We could invite some other people
from our English class to meet us as
well
9 I know you’re busy but could you help
me with this essay?
10 Do you fancy going to the cinema?

Which respond do you agree?

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B. Talking About Habits

Activity 1. Look at statements a-g and decide with the group if they express positive
or negative feelings or indifference. Tick your answer (v)

a. I'm keen on photography. f. Going to the theatre? I can take it or


e. I'm fanatical about playing cards. leave it.
b. I can't stand board games. g. Going to concerts is not my kind of
c. I'm crazy about computer games. thing.
d. I don 't mind cooking.

No Positive Negative Indifference


1
2
3
4
5
6
7

Activity 2. Use each of the phrases in Exercise 1 to talk about how you feel about
various pastimes. Practise saying your sentences and pay attention to
pronunciation.

camping eating out


entertaining going for walks
watching TV working on cars
crafts fishing
going shopping listening to music
woodwork

Activity 3. Cross out the incorrect words in the bracket

1. He reads the papers every day.


He (always/sometime)s reads the papers.

2. We eat in the company cafeteria four times a week.


We (usually/sometimes) eat in the company cafeteria.

3. I work late once a month.


I (usually/sometimes) work late.

4. The managers don’t go to business dinners at the weekend.


The managers (never/sometimes) go to business dinners at the weekend.

5. The company director travels on business twice a week.


The company director (always/ often) travels on business.

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Activity 4. Ask questions to your friends. You can use the adverb of frequency
below!

How often do you ……….?

once a week every month


every day several times a year etc.
every Tuesday twice a year
twice a month

No Activity Friends
1 Do sport
2 Drive to university
3 Go to a gym/fitness
4 Watch a movie
5 Go abroad on holiday
6 Buy a novel
7 Go swimming
8 Eat pizza

How often do your friends do their activity?

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