Read the text about MI5, Britain's secret service, and answer the questions. Write yes or no.

Odd jobs for young Bonds

MI5 is sending out a glossy recruitment brochure to universities to attract students into spying. It says agents need to have imagination and patience, but must 'keep a low profile'. You don't need to be like James Bond to be chosen. In fact you mustn't be too outgoing. They say they are looking for ordinary people who will fit in anywhere.

1 Can you replace need to with must?

2 Can you replace need to and must with have to?

3 Can you replace don't need to with don't have to?

4 Can you replace mustn't with don't have to?

2. Recognising meaning

Match the sentence beginnings, 1-6, to the endings, a)-g), and state if the phrases in italics express obligation (o), necessity (n), or freedom from obligation or necessity (f).

Example: I must do something about my cough. d)o

1 We don't have to go out a) every time I go to our other office.

2 I have to wait in a traffic jam b) but I hate going so I keep putting it off.

3 You have to work hard c) if you'd rather stay in.

4 They needn't wait for an invitation because d) before it gets worse.

5 I need to go to the dentist, e) if you want to succeed in this job.

6 He needs to be there by 8.00 f) or else he'll be in trouble.

g) they are welcome to come any time.

Write an alternative beginning for five of the endings a)-g), using expressions of obligation or necessity.

Example: I must fix this broken door before it gets worse.

3. Learning from learners

Read the descriptions of jobs, A-C, written by learners. Tick (v) their use of modal verbs of obligation or necessity if they are correct, or use a different verb if they are not.

Match the jobs in the box to learners A-C.

4. A new job. Dave is about to start a new job. Listen to him talking to the manager. What’s the job?

5. Work with a partner. Choose a job. Then ask and answer questions about the responsibilities, hours, breaks, etc.

Student A You are going to start the job next week.

Student B You are the boss

- What time do I have to start?

- Do I have to wear a uniform?

- When can I take a break?

6. What could we say?

Rewrite each of the written notices 1-6 below. Use the verbs you have studied in this unit. Start each sentence with You.

/From Developing Grammar in Context. Mark Nettle and Diana Hopkins/

7. Talk about rules and regulations one should be aware of visiting a cinema / a theatre / a swimming pool / a TV chat show / a park.

8. a. Work in groups. Talk about your school.

• Were your teachers strict?
• What were you allowed to do?
• What weren’t you allowed to do?

b. How did your school differ from the school of your dreams? Together with your partner, make up a list of rules for an ideal school.

UNIT 2

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