Grammar in Use 1. Answer the questions to the text at p. 110, SB.
- Why is The Italia Conti Academy the first step on the ladder to success as an actor, dancer or singer?
- What kind of school is it? What does it mean?
- What do students learn in addition to basic subjects?
- What kind of classes in the performing art can they attend?
- When can students start performing professionally and start working?
2. Translate the sentences from Russian into English.
- Должно быть, они работают за границей.
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- Они, может быть, были в Европе.
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- Не может быть, чтобы Катя сдала экзамен успешно.
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- Петя, возможно, пишет сочинение сейчас. (маловероятно)
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- Эти дети, должно быть, учатся в частной школе.
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3. Fill in the gaps with an appropriate modal verb (must, may, can, need, to have to).
- Sandra not come to me tomorrow – I’ve done the job.
- There is no need to rewrite the essay completely – it’s quite good. You only rewrite the third passage.
- It’s so late, we be going!
- Students pay for their education at private school.
- You stay at home today.
4. Use the perfect infinitive of the verbs in brackets with a suitable modal verb.
- The instructions were in Italian. I translated them into Russian for him. – You (not translate) them. He knows Italian.
- I’ve never seen a London cab. – You (see) one! You’ve been in London a week already!
- Look at this beautiful painting! Only a very great artist (paint) such a picture!
- Nonsense! A child of five (paint) it with his eyes shut.
- You (prepare) for the exam more thoroughly to pass it.
5. Think of 5 things that you did but you wish you hadn’t done them. Say what should you have done. Share the ideas with your deskmate.
When I was at school, I was especially good in chemistry, biology, and in other subjects everything was fine. At school, I got into the habit of helping people when I need help, provide any support. After that I decided that I’ll choose the direction of the profession - “medical assistant.” I was interested in watching the work of doctors in clinics, ambulances, walking down the street. I started watching TV shows, films about medicine, reading informative literature! To achieve my goal, I began to work more Having entered the entrance test for a high score, I entered the ranks of the Medical College, enrolled in the Faculty of "Medicine" of the budget department. I have to study hard and hard to become a good specialist in my field, to be able to help people. The job duties of my profession are : the implementation of any medical care; the diagnosis of typical most common diseases + prescription of treatment; the provision of first aid, assist the doctor in operations, to take normal birth; sanitary inspection; documentation; anti-epidemic measures, etc. There are certainly career options in this profession, there would be a desire.
The Prime Minister was asked today how he plans ……………..OK
to deal with is growing crime amongst teenagers. ……………….is
He believes that it is important to create …………………. OK
more jobs and provide the more opportunities ………………….. the
for them to get work. At the same time that he thinks ………….. that
that young criminals should can be sent to prison for longer. ……………can
“The Labour Government is tough on crime”, …………………. OK
is his party’s slogan. Parents must to continue ………………….. to
to play a vital role in helping the government to .………………….. OK
make our streets safer. The Government is ..………………… OK
also considering to introducing a curfew in ..………………… to
some city centres to stop young people to being out …………………. to
on the streets after 11o’clock, when most serious crimes happen. ……………OK