Modals

The realms of possibility

● Ruben, Lidia Araujo, Marcos,
● Lucia, Jorge, Hugo Bonilla
● Lidia, Hugo Campos, Iker
● Rodrigo, Sofia, Alba,
● Diego, Alvaro Fernandez, Pablo
Fernandez
● Gonzalo, Carla, Ruben
● Irene, Javier, Ivan
● Pablo Lara, Patricia, Sergio
● Natalia, Ana, Ismael
● Daniel Fernandez, Claudia, Nayara,
Activity: It’s the law

● In the U.S., you can start driving at 16.

● You must not drink until you’re 21.

What can you do or can’t do in Spain?

With your partner, discuss and write down five laws.
Activity: Which job is
it?
Guess the job!
For this job, you:

● should start at a young age

● don’t have to go to college
● have to try to win gold medals
● mustn’t eat lots of junk food.
● need a coach

● must train almost every day

 Olympic athlete

The job is…

Your turn!

With your group, think of a secret job.

Write down 5 or more hints about the job using the following modal verbs:
● Have to
● Don’t have to
● Must
● Mustn’t
● Need
Now tell your hints to the class. The class will guess the job.
Activity: Dear Abby

You run an advice column in a newspaper. Read the following letter from one of your
readers. Write a letter to her giving her advice and using modals.
Worried about Love
Dear ...:
I don't know what to do! My boyfriend and I have been dating for
over two years, but I feel like he doesn't really love me. He rarely
asks me out anymore: We don't go to restaurants, or shows. He
doesn't buy me even the smallest of presents. I love him, but I think
he's taking me for granted. What should I do? - Worried About Love
 will may/might may won’t

Go shopping?

Do some
exercise?

Write an
email?

Watch a film?

Meet a friend?