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课件网) Using language Modals (2) Activity 1 Look at the sentences from the reading passage and answer the questions. 1. what do the words in bold indicate an order, a request, ability or possibility possibility possibility possibility could: not very sure must: very sure might: not very sure possibility: must > could/might When we make an inference, 2.What’s the difference between “must have been” and “must be” eg1: The ground is wet. It must have rained last night. eg2: He is not at his desk. He must be in a meeting now. must have been: to indicate the possibility of past events must be: to indicate the possibility of present and future events past events must/could/may/might have done must/could/may/might do present or future events Activity 1-1 Activity 1-2 Describe the pictures with proper modals. This restaurant is always full of people. It ____ very popular with foodies. must be can't be That restaurant is always empty. It very popular among foodies. must > can > may > could/might possibility past events must/could/may/might have done must/could/may/might do present or future events Activity 1-2 Complete the sentences with proper modals. must > can > may > could/might possibility past events must/could/may/might have done must/could/may/might do present or future events He called me yesterday evening, but I didn’t hear it. I _____(be asleep). Mr. White has gone to Britain since last December. The man you talked with (be) him. must have been asleep can’t have been 3. Will the meaning of sentence(a) change if we replace“could” with“must" or “might” That is why Letters from Father Christmas must be the perfect book… That is why Letters from Father Christmas might be the perfect book… changed almost unchanged 4. What happens if we change “must” and“might” in sentences(b) and(c) into “could” b The children could have been very excited as they opened it. c …they could not receive their presents if they were not good. It was possible for children to be or not to be excited. It was impossible for them to receive their presents. Activity 2 Rewrite the underlined sentences using can/ could, may/might and must. You must be tired now! It may/might/could be him. That must be Lucy. No, that can’t be Lucy. They may/might/could be from our school. At what festival may the conversation take place Halloween Activity 3 Black Friday is one of the busiest shopping days of the year. Stores have big sales and open their doors very early. Activity 5 Look at the picture and make as many sentences as possible using can / could, may / might and must. The man with a wallet in his hand might be a bit reluctant to pay. The woman with glasses may be very tired, carrying so many bags. The cashier might be feeling nervous to deal with so many customers as he is sweating a lot. People standing in line could be anxious/impatient to wait so long. Example: The woman in red must be very excited to d ... ...
