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B. How would you respond in each of the D. In pairs, read the sentences. Is there a difference
following situations? Write two possible in meaning between the two sentences? If so,
answers, each one using a different modal what?
verb.
1. Tom would keep asking questions. — Tom will
1. “I have to write a poem for class, and I don’t keep asking questions.
know where to start.” 2. I will be there at nine o’clock. — I should be
2. “Have you seen Mr Baxter? I need to speak to there at nine o’clock.
him.” 3. The children must be in bed. — The children
3. “Do you think you will do well in your English should be in bed.
literature exam?” 4. You should visit this lake, it’s great! — You must

4. “Are you any good at writing poems?” visit this lake, it’s great!
5. “Are you going to the school poetry evening?” 5. You can’t swim here. — You mustn’t swim here.
6. “I don’t understand this English homework.” 6. You can’t wear boots here. — You don’t have to
wear boots here.
C. In pairs, discuss why the meanings of the 7. I may be late tomorrow. — I might be late
sentences below are ambiguous. tomorrow.

1. You may be late tomorrow. 8. I would read a lot when I was young. — I would
read a lot if I could.
2. The children must have supervision.
3. Emma should know the answer.
4. I could see him.

Listening and Language Skills

A. Match the pictures with the words.

burden (n) gaze (v) dew (n) cling (v)

B. Read the first stanza of the poem on page 25 and answer the questions.

1. Match the old English pronouns with their 2. What is the poem about?
meanings. 3. Does the poem rhyme?
thou you (as object) 4. Does the poem have a strict rhythm?

thy yours
thee you (as subject)
thine your

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