IV. What kinds of behavior are acceptable in Viet Nam? Fill in the blanks with “You should” or “You shouldn’t”.
1. ____________ introduce yourself to newcomers in your class.
2. ____________ arrive on time when you’re invited to someone’s house.
3. ____________ blow your nose in public.

4. ____________ chew gum while talking to someone.
5. ____________ call a teacher by his or her first name.
6. ____________ stand up when the teacher enters the classroom.
7. ____________ place the chopsticks on your bowl when you finish the meal.
8. ____________visit the classmates without calling first.

Exercise 1: Fill in the blanks with the gerund, to infinitive or bare infinitive of the verb in brackets.

1. You shouldn’t let your children (play) _______ with matches. It’s very easy (catch) _______ fire.

Examples: play – to catch

Let sb + Vo

Easy + adj + to Vo

2.   I enjoy (be) ________ busy. I don’t like it when there is nothing ________ (do)

3.   Let’s hurry! We must finish (paint) _________ the office before 3:00 today.

4.  As we don’t agree (carry out) ________ a proposal we generally avoid (discuss) _____ the subject.

5.   I don’t mind (remind) ______ you (lock) ________ the door but you’d better (try) ______

(remember) _______ on your own.

6.  Please stop (interrupt) _____ when I’m explaining something to you. You can (ask) ___ questions at the end.

7.  He admitted (enter) ______ the house but refused (steal) ______ the money.

8.  I don’t really fancy (spend) _____ my whole holiday with your cousins. I’d rather (spend) _____ my time with you.

9.  Those shirts need (iron) _______, but you don’t need (iron) _____ them now.

10.  He wanted (see) ________ the house where the president was born.

11.  It’s no use (try) ________ (persuade) ________ her (change) ________ her mind. Spend your time (do) _______ something more worthwhile.

IV.    Fill in each of the blanks with ONE correct word. There is an example at the beginning.  Living abroad

The first thing you should (0) ....realize..... is that it might (1)_______ you a while to get used to living in another country, because you will probably (2) _________ your family and friends a lot in the first few weeks. All sorts of (3) _______ may be different - the food, the daily timetable, the customs, the weather and the language. The last of these is, in a way, the most important, as you need to be able to communicate in order to make the most of your (4)________. So I advise you to find a good school, where you'll (5) _________ new friends and improve your language skills.

(6)________ you can socialize and talk to people, you'll feel more confident, and will really start to (7) _______ yourself. That's a good time to explore all the entertainment and sporting facilities in the school, town or village where you're staying, or even (8) ______ round the country. If you maintain a positive attitude, you will (9) ___________  have a good time, and take lots of memorable (10) _____________ back home with you.   

9. Fill in the blanks with “will or might”.

1.     Tomorrow it …………… rain in the north-west. The weatherman has said that.

2.     My friend …………… be 12 next Monday. She has told me about it.

3.     Hey John! Wait a minute. I …………… have a word with you.

4.     I don’t know. I …………… go to the party. (negative)

5.     I’m going to take a coat. It …………… be cold later.

6.     She …………… contact her boss next week. She has something to tell him.

7.     Perhaps I …………… join a drama club.

8.     Try calling Nick. He …………… go back home by now. (negative)

9.     I think he …………… win. He is on good form at the moment.

10. They promise they …………… arrive at about 6 pm.

9. Fill in the blanks with “will or might”.

1.     Tomorrow it …………… rain in the north-west. The weatherman has said that.

2.     My friend …………… be 12 next Monday. She has told me about it.

3.     Hey John! Wait a minute. I …………… have a word with you.

4.     I don’t know. I …………… go to the party. (negative)

5.     I’m going to take a coat. It …………… be cold later.

6.     She …………… contact her boss next week. She has something to tell him.

7.     Perhaps I …………… join a drama club.

8.     Try calling Nick. He …………… go back home by now. (negative)

9.     I think he …………… win. He is on good form at the moment.

10. They promise they …………… arrive at about 6 pm.

9. Fill in the blanks with “will or might”.

1.     Tomorrow it …………… rain in the north-west. The weatherman has said that.

2.     My friend …………… be 12 next Monday. She has told me about it.

3.     Hey John! Wait a minute. I …………… have a word with you.

4.     I don’t know. I …………… go to the party. (negative)

5.     I’m going to take a coat. It …………… be cold later.

6.     She …………… contact her boss next week. She has something to tell him.

7.     Perhaps I …………… join a drama club.

8.     Try calling Nick. He …………… go back home by now. (negative)

9.     I think he …………… win. He is on good form at the moment.

10. They promise they …………… arrive at about 6 pm.

Read and fill in the blanks with ONE word given in the box. 

My name is Sara. My favourite (1) _________ is reading. I enjoy reading a book when I am free. I started to do it (2)________I was four years old. The first time I did it, I felt interested. So I kept reading. The teachers (3)_________ me to read the difficult words. I was happy when I read a story with a happy (4)  _________. I was thrilled when I read a detective story. I enjoy reading (5)  _______ I like to explore the imaginative world of my favourite author, J.K. Rowling who (6)  ___________ “ Harry Potter” . There are a lot of advantages of reading. Reading can make me relaxed and calm. I can also learn new vocabulary items. Then I can further (7) __________my English. Moreover, it can give me an unlimited imagination, so I can write books in the future. I can learn the different (8) _______ and customs of other countries in the world too. I read at least one hour every day. I read books by (9) ______. I usually read it at home. I wish I could read different kinds of books because it (10) ______ be very challenging

Exercise 2: Fill in the blanks using one of the following modal

verbs: can, can’t, must, mustn’t, need, needn’t, should, shouldn’t

1. You __________ finish your work, because it’s late.

2. We __________ get up early, we __________ be late.

3. Don’t be nervous! You __________ be calm. You __________ be nervous.

4. John __________ translate the English text. He __________ learn more.

5. People __________ smoke in this building, because it’s forbidden.

6. These boys are too young, they __________ go to the disco.

7. The windows aren’t dirty, you __________ clean them.

8. It’s very hot in summer. We __________ water the flowers twice a week.

9. The mother __________ go to the bank, because she hasn’t got any money.

10. Jim and jack have a lot of horses. They __________ ride a horse.

11. I __________ help you, because I don’t know the solution.

12. Before dinner people __________ wash their hands.

13. We __________ the meeting early, we __________ stay until the end.

14. This girl __________ drink so much cola. It’s not healthy.

15. Susan has a lot of free time, she __________ hurry.

16. It’s a fantastic movie. You __________ see it.

17. You __________ learn to ride a bike. It’s very useful.

18. We __________ forget to visit our grandparents at the weekend.

19. Jim __________ remember to feed his cat before he goes to work.

20. Children __________ eat a chocolate every day.21. This family __________ buy a bigger house, because this house is too small for

them.

22. My friend __________ relax more, because he is depressed.

23. Our mother is very old and ill, she __________ work in the garden.

24. This flat isn’t big enough, you __________ rent this.

25. These documents are very important, we __________ lose them.

26. This dog isn’t hungry, you __________ feed it.

27. I __________ speak German fluently, because I always learn hard.

28. Tom __________ forget to turn off the TV before he goes to bed.

29. Julia __________ remember to turn off the lights before she goes away.

30. You __________ go home. You __________ stay here if you want.

31. I __________ write an essay now. I __________ do it tomorrrow.

32. You __________ be afraid of my dog, because it’s very friendly.

33. Our children __________ sing well. They don’t have a good ear for music.

34. Children __________ watch Tv so much. They __________ learn more.

35. I __________ forget to do the English homework.

36. Peter __________ work hard, but he is lazy.

37. We __________ eat less chocolate. We are very fat.

38. Children __________ go to school every day.

39. I feel bad, I __________ go to the doctor.

40. You __________ be late, this meeting is very important.

41. This film is too agressive. Children __________ see it.

42. It’s late, I __________ go now.

43. Big cities are very dangerous. Women __________ go out in dark.

44. This man is very ill, he is in hospital. He __________ go home.

45. We __________ work a lot because we __________ money for food and clothes.

46. Maria __________ an umbrella because it’s raining.

47. Roads are slipperyin winter, you __________ drive carefully.

48. These parents are very poor. They __________ save more money.

49. You __________ worry. This illness isn’t so serious

I. Use “should/shouldn’t” to fill in the blanks to complete the sentences.

1. Tom _______________ eat so many lollipops. It’s bad for his teeth.

2. He’s fifteen. He _______________ drive a car.

3. Pregnant women _______________ smoke as it can damage the baby.

4. We _______________ go somewhere exciting for our holiday.

5. People _______________ drive fast in the town centre.

6. You _______________ ask the teacher for help you if you don’t understand the lesson.

7. _______________ I buy the dress or the skirt?

8. She _______________ tell lies.

9. That’s a fantastic book. You _______________ read it.

10. The doctor said: “You _______________ eat healthy food. You _______________ eat fast food. You _______________ watch so much TV. You _______________ walk 1 hour a day. You _______________ drink fruit juice and water. You _______________ drink wine or beer.

11. You _______________ be so selfish.

12. I don’t think you _______________smoke so much.

13. You _______________ exercise more.

14. I think you _______________ try to speak to her.

15. You are overweight. You _______________ go on a diet.

16. Where _______________ we park our car?

17. You _______________ never speak to your mother like this.

18. The kids _______________ spend so much time in front of the TV.

19. _______________ I tell her the truth or should I say nothing?

20. I think we _______________ reserve our holiday in advance.

II. Use “can/can’t” to fill in the blanks to complete the sentences.

1. I (can/ can’t) speak French. I picked it up while I was in France.

2. I (can/ can’t) come to the party. I am really busy.

3. We (can/ can’t) hear you. The music is so loud.

4. Where are my keys? I (can/ can’t) find them.

5. I (can/ can’t) believe it. We won two million dollars.

6. We (can/ can’t) meet tomorrow if you want.

7. (Can/ Can’t) you make me a cup of tea, please?

8. He (can/ can’t) jump. His leg hurts so much.

9. Illiterate people (can/ can’t) read and write.

10. Fish (can/ can’t) swim.

11. (Can/can’t) you swim? - Yes, I (can/can’t)

12. I’m sorry I (can/can’t) help you today, I’m really busy.

13. Please (can/can’t) you buy some milk on your way home? - I (can/can’t) leave the house because I’m looking after the baby.

14. I (can/can’t) ride a bike but I (can/can’t) drive a car.

15. I just (can/can’t) manage to wake up on time, I’m always late.

16. Hello, (can/can’t) I help you? - Actually, no you (can/can’t). This restaurant is awful and we’ve been waiting here for half an hour. We’re leaving.

17. I have a special talent, I (can/can’t) touch my nose with my tongue (can/can’t) you?

18. (Can/Can’t) I go to the bathroom please?- Yes, of course you (can/can’t).

19. Look! It’s right there! (Can/Can’t) you see it? It’s so obvious!

20. I’ve never been able to eat breakfast in the mornings. I (can/can’t) talk to anyone either!

III. Choose A, B, C or D to complete the sentences.

1. I like English _______________ I like French very much.

A. and                         B. but                          C. or                                D. so

2. My brother likes Maths _______________ he doesn’t like history.

A. and                         B. but                          C. or                                  D. so

3. The children forgot their homework,_______________ the teacher was angry with them.

A. and                         B. but                          C. or                                  D. so

4. Can you read _______________ write English words?

A. and                         B. but                          C. or                                  D. so

5. Are the questions right _______________ wrong?

A. and                         B. but                          C. or                          D. so

6. It’s great _______________ it’s fun.

A. and                         B. but                          C. or                               D. so

7. Would you like tea _______________ hot chocolate for your breakfast?

A. and                         B. but                          C. or                             D. so

8. Our car is old, _______________ it drives beautifully.

A. and                         B. but                          C. or                                D. so

9. It was very warm, _______________ we all went swimming.

A. and                         B. but                          C. or                                 D. so

10. Do we have French _______________ Music after the break?

A. and                         B. but                          C. or                              D. so

11. I like sugar in my tea, _______________ I don’t like milk in it.

A. and                         B. but                       C. or                              D. so

12. We were very tired _______________ happy after our flight to Sydney.

 A. and                               B. but                     C. or                                 D. so

13. Jane was cold, _______________ he put on a coat.

 A. and                       B. but                      C. or                           D. so

14. Julie has a guitar, _______________ she plays it really well.

 A. and                           B. but               C. or                              D. so

15. Maria tried to read a novel in French, _______________it was too difficult.

A. and                         B. but                          C. or                                 D. so

16. He lives in London, _______________ he studies at a college.

A. and                         B. but                          C. or                                D. so

17. You can go to the tourist office _______________ ask them for any information you need.

A. and                         B. but                          C. or                                   D. so

18. Does Miss Smith like the red boots _______________ the black and white sandals?

A. and                         B. but                          C. or                               D. so

19. Lynda likes Tom _______________ he is in love with Annette.

A. and                         B. but                        C. or                                D. so

20. Geraldine Chaplin is a great actress ________ she is less well-known than her father Charlie Chaplin.

A. and                         B. but                          C. or                                 D. so