Module 3

1. Shopping and vocabulary. Match the word with its definition:

2. Modal verbs. Choose the right answer:

A. I didn’t feel very well yesterday. I ..... eat anything.

- Cannot

- Couldn’t

- Mustn’t

B. You ..... look at me when I am talking to you.

- Could

- Should

- Would

C. I was using my pencil a minute ago. It ..... be here somewhere!

- Can

- Could

- Must

- Would

D. You really ..... be late again.

- Must not

- Don’t have to be

E. If you don’t start working harder, you ..... repeat the course next year.

- Have to

- Must

- Will have to

F. His parents spoil him. He’s always ..... to do whatever he wants.

- Been able

- Been allowed

G. Phone her now. She ..... home by now.

- Has to be

- Must be

- Would be

H. You ..... forget your sun cream. It’s going to be very hot!

- Don’t have to

- Mustn’t

- Needn’t

I. I ..... be able to help you, but I’m not sure yet.

- Might

- Would

J. Entrance to the museum was free. We ..... pay to get in.

- Needn’t

- Didn’t need to

K. Already as a child Mozart ..... play the piano beautifully.

- Could

- Should

- Would

L. Which sign are you more likely to see at an airport: Bags ..... not be left unattended.

- Can

- Must

- May

M. I really ..... try to get fit.

- May

- Must

- Would

N. ..... take a photograph of you?

- Am I allowed to

- May I

O. Students ..... borrow up to 6 books at any time.

- Are allowed to

- Could

3. Phrasal verbs and shopping. Read what every phrasal verb means and then try to fill in the gap in the best possible way:1. PUT ON (to place something on a surface or person)2. TRY ON (to test an item to see if it is suitable)3. TRY OUT (to test something to see if you like it)4. THROW ON (to wear something casually)5. DROP IN (to visit someone casually)6. POUR IN (enter in high quantity)7. POP IN (to visit someone, informal)8. BROUGHT IN (to make something new for the first time)9. CAVE IN (to surrender or give up to persuasion)10. THROW IN/CHUCK IN (to include in addition to something – ‘chuck' is more informal than throw)11. END UP (to finally make a decision abut something, after lengthy consideration)12. COME UP (when something is approaching/arriving)13. TAKE UP (to choose to start doing something new)14. BRING DOWN (reduce the amount of something)15. TURN DOWN (to refuse or reject something)16. POP OUT (to leave to go somewhere for a short time)17. OPT OUT (to choose not to be a part of something)18. RULE OUT (to decide that something is not suitable / remove something from a list of options)19. PHASE OUT (to gradually remove something from existence in one place)20. SELL OUT (to sell the whole supply of something)21. HELP OUT (to assist someone)22. DO UP (to fasten something)23. STAND OUT (to be distinctive or more noticeable than others)24. WALK OUT ON (to abandon someone angrily)25. PAY OFF (to pay back all you owe)26. PULL OFF (to succeed in doing something difficult)27. TOP OFF (to end or finish something in a special way)28. RIP OFF (to charge someone excessively)29. GIVE BACK (to return something)30. TAKE BACK (to decide on returning something in the near future)31. PAY BACK (to pay what you owe)32. TALK OVER (to discuss something before making a decision)

1. ………………. your items …………… the counter please.2. Can I ………………… these dresses ………….. somewhere please?3. I’d like to ……………………….. this lipstick colour please, do you have a tester for it?4. I’m looking for a simple, comfortable dress that I can just ……………………..5. ……………………………. during your lunch break when you have more time, and I’ll help you find the right pair of shoes for you.6. The supermarket was so busy over the Christmas weekend. The customers started ………………………….., as soon as the doors opened!7. I’ll book you an appointment, and you can ……………………… for a consultation with one of our opticians.8. We have …………………….. a brand new summer collection now, so the old winter range is on sale.9. The shop assistant was so convincing that this dress was the best one for me, that I ……………………….. and bought it, even though it was so expensive!10. If you buy this laptop, I’ll …………………… a free laptop case for you.11. I couldn’t decide which one to buy, so I ………………….. buying both of them12. I need to buy a gift for my friend, his birthday is ……………………13. I’m thinking of ………………. the violin, could you buy one for my next birthday please.14. We have ………………… the prices, because we’re having a huge sale before the winter!15. He bought a really expensive watch for me, but I ……………………. I couldn’t accept it!16. I’m just going to ………………. to the cash machine, could you save these items for me please?

17. They gave me the option of getting everything on credit, but I ………………….. because I prefer buying things upfront, than being in debt.18. I’m not sure which laptop to buy. I think I’ll ………………….. this one, because it’s too expensive. Now I just have to decide between these two.19. Sorry, we don’t sell those anymore. We ………………… them …………….. last year, because they weren’t very popular20. I’m afraid all those watches have ……………………. now; they were very popular over Christmas!21. Could you ……………….. me …………….. please? I can’t do the zip up on this dress!22. Could you ……………… the zip ………………. on this dress for me please?23. This sweater …………………….. from the rest. I love the vibrant colours!24. I was so disappointed with their service, that I just ……………………. on them, and I didn’t pay!25. I have finally …………………..all the money I owed on my credit card! It’s such a relief!26. Wow, not many people can …………………. that outfit, but you look stunning in it!27. I got an amazing deal on this computer, and to ………………. it …………….., they gave me an extra three years free warranty!!28. They ………………… you …………….! I bought that for half the price in a different store!29. I’ll have to ………………….. this ring …………….. to Tom, because he broke off the engagement.30. I’m going to ……………… this …………….. to the store, and see if I can get a different colour.31. If you get our loyalty card now, you won’t have to pay the whole amount today, instead you can ……………… us ……………… in installments each month.32. I do love this sofa, but I’ll need to ……………….. it ……………….. with my wife before committing to buying it.

4. Choose between “would rather”, “had better”, “should”:

A. You’d …………………… stay here until the storm passes.

B. I’d …………….. work outside than have to be in an office all day.

C. There ………………. be a law against that.

D. Would you ……………….. wait until you've had longer to think about it?

E. We'd ……………..... not ring them now. They're probably putting the baby to bed.

F. You …………………. see the new James Bond movie. It's great!

G. I'd ……………….. have a window seat, please.

H. You'd ………………….. stay in and study tonight. You've got a test tomorrow.

I. People ………………… worry more about global warming.

5. Job-related words. What do the following mean:

Now use the words above and fill in the gaps using the appropriate tense.

Each one has been used twice.

1. I hear that they are not …………….. people at the moment due to budget problems.

2. The unions want us to have fewer ……………….. jobs and more permanent employees.

3. I had to ………………….. Sally because she kept on making mistakes.

4. Would you stay in a ……………. job if you were really well-paid?

5. I don’t find my job very ………………. anymore!

6. They are closing down the factory and making 500 people …………………...

7. Research jobs are very ………………… – you must get every detail right when you are running

tests.

8. I was in a ……………… job with no hope of further progress so I left the company.

9. My job is so …………………….. that I sometimes forget to have lunch.

10. We ………… him on six-month contract.

11. I was made …………………………… from my last job.

12. My salary may sound high in absolute terms but I am comparatively ………………… for the

job that I do.

13. I think that being an accountant would be a really ……………………… job.

14. The hotel industry has a lot of ………………………… jobs.

15. The company is trying to replace full-time jobs with ………………………. ones to save money.

16. He thinks that making the coffee is a ………………….. job and he won’t do it.

17. If you don’t improve they may decide to …………….. you.

18. Being Prime Minister is a …………………… job but the salary is not all that good.

19. I want to make sure that the next job I get is really ………………….. I’m fed up with all this job

insecurities.

20. My job is physically ………………….. I get very tired.

21. I get bored in my job. I need one that is much more ……………………...

22. We offer a lot of ………………….. jobs during the Christmas rush.

23. It is a very …………………. job and we need someone who is tough mentally.

24. If people think they are in …………………. jobs, they lose their motivation.

25. Being a surgeon is a very …………………. job, you can’t afford to lose your concentration.

26. Running our New York office is the sort of ……………………. job I am looking for.

27. I have a very …………………….. job. I don’t have much spare time.

28. I only want a ………………….. job as I have to look after my children.

29. I can only find ………………… jobs such as cleaning.

30. There are no more ……………… jobs in this company. Everybody’s job is at risk.

6. Formal and informal writing. Decide whether each one goes to left or to right column:

Formal writing Informal writing

Apologising:1. Sorry for any trouble caused2. We apologise for any inconvenience caused3. Please accept our sincere apologies4. We are very sorry

Complaining:

1. I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with2. I’m fed up with (someone/something)3. I find it most unsatisfactory that4. I am not happy with5. I’d like to complain about6. I’m rather annoyed with

Beginning:

1. Dear Sir/Madam, Dear Mr/Mrs (surname)2. It was nice to hear from you3. It’s been ages since I’ve heard from you4. Dear (first name), Hi, Hello5. With reference to our telephone conversation yesterday (about)6. Thank you for your email regarding7. I am writing on behalf of8. How are you? Hope you and your family are doing well9. I am writing to draw your attention to10. I am writing to let you know

Making a request:

1. I would appreciate if you could2. You don’t mind …ing (…) (for me), do you?3. Do me a favour, will you?4. I would be most grateful if you would5. Would you be so kind and6. Would it be possible for you to?7. I was wondering if you could8. Can/Could I ask you to?

Endings:

1. I look forward to hearing from you2. Give my love to3. Just give me a call if you have any questions4. If you require any further information, please don’t hesitate to contact me5. Please feel free to contact me if you have further questions6. Hope to hear from you soon

Signing off: 1. Lots of love2. All the best3. Yours sincerely (Dear + name)4. Best wishes5. Yours faithfully (Dear Sir/Madam)