Expressing ability using “Can/Can’t”

Read the paragraph below.

Hi, I’m Pvt Garcia. I’m 28 years old. I’m single. I’m a Spanish special force. My job is to counter
terrorism . I’m a skilful soldier. I can run fast. I can swim well with hand and leg tied. I can hold my
breath in the water for a long time. I like to jump from the plane by using parachute because I’m a well-
trained parachuter. I’m not afraid of height. I always do Physical Training every day to maintain my
physical endurance , for example: running, swimming, and weight-lifting. I’m good at playing guitar, but
unfortunately I can’t sing. I can speak English, too. I usually practice English with my cohorts everyday.
My cohorts and I like studying English because we want to be able to go mission abroad someday. And
one more thing, a wise man says, a soldier’s best weapon in is a well-trained mind.

Task I. Answer these questions below.

1. What is Pvt. Garcia?

2. How old is he?
3. What’s his job?
4. Is he a skilful soldier?
5. What can he do?
6. Can he sing?
7. Can he speak English?
8. Why does he like studying English?
9. What does “a soldier’s best weapon is a well-trained mind mean?”

10. What does the paragraph tell about?

Task II. Please write about yourself and tell about your skills.