GETTING AROUND: GRAMMAR

GRAMMAR: Modals of necessity and advice (2)RULES 1. Read the examples. Then complete the rules with the verbs in the examples. 1 If you want to go abroad, you have to take a form of ID with you.2 You should also buy travel insurance in case anything happens.3 If you have a good raincoat, you don’t have to take an umbrella!4 You shouldn’t choose somewhere that closes its doors at 8 pm.5 You need to buy a good guidebook.6 You needn’t take lots of clothes because most youth hostels have washing machines you can use. We use:a. should and shouldn't to give advice to someone.b. "have to" to say that something is necessary because of a rule or law.c. "need to" to say that something is important, but not a rule or law.d. don't have to, needn't or "don’t need to" to say that something is not necessary. Notice the different patterns with need:You need to buy a good guidebook.You don’t need to take lots of clothes.You needn’t takelots of clothes. COMPLETION EXERCISE2. Complete the sentences with the correct verb from the box below the box. 1 You shouldn't sit at a computer all day. It’s bad for you.2 You have to show your passport if an official wants to see it.3 You should check the weather before you pack your clothes.4 If you are travelling alone, you don't need to be scared – the airline will look after you.5 We need to make sure we catch the last train.6 You needn't worry, Mum. I’ll be fine! Obligation and advice FORMULATING ADVICE OR OBLIGATION3. Click here to practice formulating advice or obligation. Advice, obligation and prohibition WORDWALL ONLINE ACTIVITY PREACTICE TIMEA FRIEND IN NEED4. Click on the icon to watch a video about two girls, Gemma and Makayla. Gemma knows she has done something stupid. Luckily, Makayla is there to listen and offer advice.Do the exercises to check your understanding, and then start a discussion around this question:What advice would you give to Gemma? TERRIFIC! WELL DONE!This is the end of our lesson