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LET'S READ! 📖
Direction: Read the conversation below. Then, exchange roles with your mentor.
Situation:
Best friends Sally and Cindy are very excited for their two-week summer vacation. The two started exchanging ideas how to spend their vacation.
Sally
Cindy
I'm not sure. I'll probably just stay in. Maybe I'll watch a few movies. What about you? Any plans?
Sally
Yeah, I'm going to spend a few weeks relaxing at the beach with my cousin. We're going to go surfing every day!
Cindy
Sounds like fun.
Sally
Why don't you come with us?
Cindy
Do you mean it? I'd love to! I'll bring my surfboard!
Sally
That's great! The more the merrier!
Cindy
By the way, where are we going to stay?
Sally
Oh, we can stay at my aunt and uncle's beach house. They have plenty of room. And I'm sure they'll be happy to have guests. I'll give them a call tonight to let them know what time we're going to arrive. I guess we'll leave pretty early. There's a direct bus every morning at 5am.
Cindy
That's fine with me. I think I'll be too excited to sleep!
Sally
I know. And the best thing is, we'll probably get there in time to spend a few hours at the beach after we get settled.
Cindy
That sounds really fun!
QUESTION
1. What is Cindy's plan for their vacation?
2. What is Sally going to do every day in her vacation?
3. Where are they gonna stay?
LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚
A. Future with be going to and will
Use "be going to + verb" for plans you've decided on.
What are you going to do?
• I'm going to relax at the beach.
• We're going to go surfing everyday.
• I'm not going to do anything special.
Use "will + verb" for possible plans before you've made a decision.
What are you going to do?
• I'm not sure. I guess I'll probably just stay in.
• Maybe I'll watch a few movies.
• I don't know. I think I'll go camping.
• I probably won't go anywhere.
- NOTES
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Use the base form of the verb - not the infinitive (to + base form) - with will:
I think I'll go to Hawaii next winter. |
I think I'll to go to Hawaii next winter. -
Use "be going to" - not "will" - when you know something is going to happen:
Look at those dark clouds. It's going to rain. |
It will rain.
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A-1. Complete the conversation with the correct form of be going to or will and the verbs in parentheses.
It's Friday - at last! What (do) this weekend?
I'm not sure. I'm really tired, so I probably (not do) anything exciting. Maybe I (see) a movie on Sunday. How about you? How (spend) your weekend?
B. Modals for necessity and suggestion
| Describing necessity | Giving suggestions |
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You must have a driver's license. | You'd better avoid the stalls on the street. |
You need to make a reservation. | You ought to pack a first-aid kit. |
You have to get a passport. | You should try some local specialties. |
You don't have to get visa. | You shouldn't carry a lot of cash. |
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Some modals for necessity and suggestions are stronger than others.
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Weak (for advice or an opinion): should, ought to
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Stronger (for a warning): had better
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Strongest (for an obligation): must, need to, have to
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B-1. Choose the correct word or words to complete the advice to travelers.
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Airplane food isn't served during the pandemic, so passengers on long flights probably (must / ought to) buy something to eat at the airport.
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All travelers (have to / had better) go through airport security. It's necessary for passengers safety.
LET'S PRACTICE! 📝
A. Giving Advice
Direction: Read the following statements and use the modals you learned to give advice.
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I feel so sad and lonely.
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I'm broke. I can't afford to pay my rent.
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I was diagnosed with obesity.
B. Tourist tips
Directions: Listen to an interview with a spokeswoman from the New York City Visitor's Center. Below are the topics discussed during the interview. For each topic, write one piece of advice she gives. Write or type down your answers while listening.
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planning a trip
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tours
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safety
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money
I'm so thrilled! We have two weeks off! What are you going to do?