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(notwher-thenew tram line will oper) Je use would to describe hypothetical possibilities which are uncertain, unlikely or 25 when doTuse an adverb oran adjective? 45 We use would to deseribe hypothetical possibilities which mal y impossible, often based on situations which do not yet exist or can never exist 26 specially or especially? 46 Td buy more organic products if they weren't so expensive. (but they are expensive) 27 Eventually or finally? 47 In my opinion, it would be disastrous to let this project go ahead. (no decision has been made yets0 the consequences are only a possibility) 24 important, relevant or essentia 42 ‘We also use would to talk about a time in the future from @ point in the past: Test 9 48 They planned that they would meet at midnight. : : 28 Commonly confused verbs: reach / achieve, win / earn, profit | benefit 50 = 5 29° Which verbs are followed by a gerund or an infinitive? 51 30 Propose, offer or invite? 52 Test 10s < ‘week that you will come and fx the z Seating, buts st J Answer key 55 How “the heat feet in here 3. Underline the correct form to complete each sentence. 1 twill be / would be nice to go away for longer, but I can't get more time off work. 2 She told me she will cal! / would call if there was a problera. 3. If this rain continues / will continue much longer, the river will flood. 4 Based on current estimates, the number of mobile phone users will double / would double in the next five years, 5 Dave will be would be furious it he knew what you'd done. 6 Ifeverything goes / will go to plan, we'll have everything finished hy Priday, 7 He promised he will be / would be back in time for my birthday. 8 More people would use public transport ifthe services were / would be more reliable. 5+ “Alltich modal do | use? 1. Tick the correct sentence in each pair. 1 a F youtke Impressionist art you should visit the Nuoée Orsay in Paris, you Ite Inpressionist art you have to visit the Musée c!Orscy in Peis, 2 a Think that children should respect thelp parents. DT thik that chicken nust respect theln parents We use should to talk about what we think i right, best or correct: Idor't think people should keep big dogs in small apartments. We use have to to talk about what is necessary or compulsory: Do young men have to do military service in your country? ‘We also use must to talk about what Is necessary or compulsory, especially when the subject of the verb is not a person or when the main verb is passive: All applications must be received by 31 January. ‘Yin the negative, mustn't means ‘not allowed’, but dont have to means ‘not necessary’: ‘The cheque must not exceed the value of the guarantee card. EU citizens don't have to get a visa to travel to the US. ‘We use must to talk about what we are sure is true. The opposite is can't: ‘She must be bored at home all day on her own. You ear't be tired ~ youve only just got up! Luggage 3. Complete the following sentences using an appropriate modal verb, 1 Allchildren under 12 2 There’ a free 30-day tral period, so you first month, 3 [missed the last tain and... 4 We. 5 Allaccidents 6 Have you seen their house? They. 7 8 v+-« be accompanied by an adult. vw Pay anything for the get a taxi home. ‘need more stigar already - only bought some last week be recorded in the incident book. .»- have alot of money. ‘That cut looks really bad ~ I think you... 0 to hospital. You lift the lid while the rice is cooking or all the steam will be released and it wont cook properly. 6 Which nouns and adjectives are followed by a gerund or an © nfinitive? 1. Tick the correct sentence in each pair. 1 a Asa disabled person.he has difficlty getting on and off buses 1b Asc disabled person, hehas difficulty to get on and off bases. 2 Tmused to eating my nah meal at midday bb Tinosed fo eat ny nan mea at nid, ‘Many words are followed by a verb in either the gerund (-ing) or infinitive (to do) form. You can check which patterns a word is used with by looking at the examples in good learner’ dictionary. The following are some common combinations: + noun + todo (something) hhave the ability / confidence I courage to do (something): He didn't have the confidence to speak up about what he'd witnessed. ‘+ noun (+ preposition) + gerund {fear of doing (something), have difficulty in doing (something): He lived in constant fear of being found out. + adjective + 10 do (something) be right wrong to do (something), be lucky / fortunate to do (something) be happy to do (something) (= willing to do something): 7m happy to pick Jamie up if you're busy. + adjective + gerund be used to doing (something), be busy doing (something), be worth doing (something) ‘The vineyards are well worth visiting. +f See Unit 29 for verb + verb combinations. Tums ays oo busy to look ator my baby brother to sten to my problems. 3 Use the words below (in the same order) to create sentences. Add any necessary prepositions or articles, and put the verbs in an appropriate form, 1 He / have / tertible / fear / travel / by / plane She / be / right / tell / boss / about / problem He / have / ability / play / highest / level / the / spor. We / have / difficulty / find / parking / space Te/ be not / worth / cook / full meal / for / one / person I feel /ucky / have / such / good / friends He / not / have / courage / tel / her / face to face . He / be / not / used to / get up / so / eatly.. 7