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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.
| A | I work in the theatre. You mustn’t have any formal qualifications, but you have to be trained by an experienced supervisor and you 1.must work long hours. | don’t have to |
| V | ||
| B | In this business you 2.must work long, irregular hours. You 3.have to be prepared to do simple tasks like the washing-up as well as mange your staff. People 4.mustn’t be highly qualified; they just 5.must be enthusiastic. I really 6.have to go now and phone some of my staff. | |
| C | I have a very ordinary job. You 7.mustn’t be anything special; you 8.must like people. Oh, and you 9.must be able to be polite even when you’re feeling annoyed with someone. I suppose something else that the bosses consider important is that they 10.must be able to trust you with all that money. I 11.mustn’t wear a uniform like they do in some of the other places, but I 12.must look smart. | |
Match the jobs in the box to learners A-C.
| banker wardrobe assistant catering manager |
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.
| PLEASE SIGN THE VISITORS' BOOK | You must sign the visitors' book |
| SHOW YOUR PASSPORT AT RECEPTION | 1. |
| Wear rubber gloves when using this product | 2. |
| Shake bottle for best result | 3. |
| DO NOT LEAVE YOUR BAG UNATTENDED | 4. |
| Remember to take all your belongings with you when you leave the aircraft | 5. |
| DANGER – DO NOT TOUCH! | 6. |
/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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