Grammar in Use 1. Answer the questions to the text at p. 110, SB.
- Why is The Italia Conti Academy the first step on the ladder to success as an actor, dancer or singer?
- What kind of school is it? What does it mean?
- What do students learn in addition to basic subjects?
- What kind of classes in the performing art can they attend?
- When can students start performing professionally and start working?
2. Translate the sentences from Russian into English.
- Должно быть, они работают за границей.
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- Они, может быть, были в Европе.
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- Не может быть, чтобы Катя сдала экзамен успешно.
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- Петя, возможно, пишет сочинение сейчас. (маловероятно)
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- Эти дети, должно быть, учатся в частной школе.
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3. Fill in the gaps with an appropriate modal verb (must, may, can, need, to have to).
- Sandra not come to me tomorrow – I’ve done the job.
- There is no need to rewrite the essay completely – it’s quite good. You only rewrite the third passage.
- It’s so late, we be going!
- Students pay for their education at private school.
- You stay at home today.
4. Use the perfect infinitive of the verbs in brackets with a suitable modal verb.
- The instructions were in Italian. I translated them into Russian for him. – You (not translate) them. He knows Italian.
- I’ve never seen a London cab. – You (see) one! You’ve been in London a week already!
- Look at this beautiful painting! Only a very great artist (paint) such a picture!
- Nonsense! A child of five (paint) it with his eyes shut.
- You (prepare) for the exam more thoroughly to pass it.
5. Think of 5 things that you did but you wish you hadn’t done them. Say what should you have done. Share the ideas with your deskmate.
