Study these sentences. Then complete rules 1-4.
You have to be a really strong swimmer.
I must get really good marks.
I don't have to make a decision right now.
My friends say I should become a nurse.
You mustn't do something you aren't sure about.
I don't need to do an apprenticeship.
RULES 1. We use ……….. to say something is necessary because of a situation or a rule. We use ……… and need to when the speaker feels that it is very important to do something, or when we talk about written rules. 2. We use ….…… and its negative form ………. to give advice, or to say something is a good or bad idea. 3. We use ………. to talk about something that is prohibited. 4. We use ....…. and ………. something to say isn't necessary. |
USE IT! Work in pairs. Talk about the rules at your school. Which rules would you change? Would you add any? Decide which two rules are the most important.
Study these situations. Write sentences describing the solution using the verbs in brackets.
Lee wants to be a doctor. He spends all his time watching TV. (need to)
Lee needs to study more.
1. Chad has an interview for college on Monday. He has a busy weekend planned with his friends. (shouldn't)
2. Rea is studying to be a physicist. She isn't very good at maths. (have to)
3. Marina talks too much in class. She failed her last history test. (mustn't)
4. Aidan is a homeschooler. He wants to have more friends. (should)
5. It's the summer holidays. Nicola's still studying. (don't have to)
Complete the school rules using the verbs in exercise 1.
SCHOOL RULES
1. Students ……. arrive at school before the bell rings.
2. Students ……. wear school uniforms, but they ….... dress smartly.
3. Students ……. cheat in exams.
4. Students …….. do their homework on time.
5. Students ……. ask for help if they feel they're not making progress.
Imagine there's a new person in your class. Write a list of your school rules for him / her.
