Task 2. Fill in the blanks with can/could or may/might (or the negative forms).
1. ….. we leave the room? Is the lesson over?
2. ….. you stand on your head? – I ….. when I was at school but I ….. now.
3. He ….. answer the teacher’s questions yesterday but he ….. answer the same questions today.
4. There was a lot of noise in the street last night, and I ….. sleep.
5. The letters ….. have been written in this very house.

Task 3.Write the appropriate forms for the verbs in brackets in the following sentences of unreal condition.
1. “Are you still thinking of going on that cruise?”-“It (may be) . . . . . . enjoyable,” he said, “if one (to have) . . . . . just the right person to go with.”
2. If I (to be) . . . . . you, Meg, I (not to let) . . . . . myself believe this hateful gossip.
3. I’m glad I wasn’t at home. He (not to get) . . . . . much help if he (to ask) . . . . . me.
4. If I (to keep) . . . . . to my original plan, I (to miss) . . . . . the whole affair.

Yes! Hello? Who's speaking?

It's Nick. Nick Edmonds.

Oh, hi, Nick! I did not recognize your voice. How are you?

I'm OK, thanks, Gloria. Is Cathy in?

Yes, she must be in her room. Could you hang on, please? I'll just get her.

Good afternoon. «Tower Investment Bank». May I help you?

Hi. I would like to talk to Mr. Clinton from the accounting department, please.

May I ask you who is calling?

My name is Bruno Ponti. I'm calling from an advertising agency.

Thank you, Mr. Ponti. Just a moment, please. Let me check if Mr. Clinton is in his office.

Thank you for waiting. I'm sorry but Mr. Clinton is not available at the moment. Would you like to leave a message or shall I ask him to call you back? Does he have your number?

I believe he does. But I can give it to you, just in case.

All right. Go ahead, please.

My number is 046 78345.

OK. And would you mind repeating your name?

Sure. Bruno Ponti. I can spell it: B-R-U-N-O P-O-N-T-I.

Thank you, Mr. Ponti. I'll ask Mr. Clinton to call you back as soon as possible today.

Thanks a lot. Bye.

- "Jordan Furniture". Mandy is speaking. Can I help you?

Good morning. I'm calling on behalf of Mr. Franks from «London Design Studio». Could I speak to someone who deals with reconstruction works?

Sorry, I did not catch that. Could you speak up, please?

I'd like to talk to your chief engineer, please.

Certainly, sir. Hold on a moment. I'll put you through.

Hallo. Can I speak to Estella, please?

Speaking. Who's calling?

Oh hi, Estella. This is Sally. I could not get you through yesterday. The line was engaged. Is everything OK with you?

Hello, Sally. I was just thinking about you. Yes, we're fine. Do not worry.

Hi. Is Edward home?

No. He has just popped out to the bank.

OK. When will he be back?

He should not be long, I hope.

Could you ask him to ring me back, please?

Sure. Who should I say phoned?

It's Sam, from the golf club.

Has Edward got your number?

Can I speak to Helen?

. Who is this?

It's Anna speaking. Are you her brother?

No, Anna. I am afraid you've dialed the wrong number.

Oh, I'm sorry!

1) A: Was Jane busy when you went to see her?  

  B: Yes, she was studying.  

2) A: What time did the post arrive this morning ?  

  B: It came while I was having breakfast.

3) A: Was Margaret at work today?  

  B: No , she didn't go to work. She was ill.

4) A: How fast were you driving when the police stopped you ?      B: I don't know exactly but I wasn't driving very fast.  

5) A: Did your team win the football match yesterday ?  

   B: No, the weather was very bad, so we didn't play.

6) A: How did you break the window?  

  B: We were playing football. I kicked the ball and it hit the window.  

7) A: Did you see Jenny last night ?  

  B: Yes, she was wearing a very nice jacket.  

8) A : What were you doing at 2 o'clock this morning?

  B: I was asleep.  

9) A: I lost my key last night.

  B: How did you get into your room?  

  A: I climbed in through a window.

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