Exercise 31 p. 125.Fill in the blanks with ought, to be (to), to have (to).

1. Don't contradict her, you... to respect her age. 2. She is not a bad sort, if somewhat capricious; so you sometimes... to put up with her whims. 3. The situation grew awkward. He felt that something... to be done, or else the party would break up; so he... to say a few conciliating words to put the guests at their ease. 4. He was boiling with rage, but he... to control his feelings not to give himself away. 5. I thought I... to do something to return their hospitality. 6. Not a living thing... to be seen. 7. Why do you ask my opinion? You have been in the business much longer, you... to know better. 8. You are a father, you... not to neglect your duties to your children. 9. According to the rules of the game a football player... not to touch the ball with his hands. 10. He... to have taken the floor and spoken in favour of the proposal. 11. Ring me up at 6. The situation... to clear up by then.

Exercise 32 p. 126. Fill in the blanks with must, shouldorought (to).

1. Your questions surprise me, you... (to know) this. 2. Children... (to obey) their parents. 3. Though it is a very unpleasant mission, I feel I... (to tell) you the truth. 4. Why... I (to know) where he is? 5. Let's tell him all as it is. He... (to understand). 6. You... (to apologize) when you saw that his feelings were hurt. 7. You... (not to eat) so much bread; you will gain weight, which is not good for your heart. 8.She... (not to speak) about such things in the child's presence. Now you see the results. 9. I... (to know) that it might come to that. 10. a) If they had been warned in time, they... (to be) there by now. b) If they were warned in time they... (to be) there by now. 11. His heart was now thumping so violently he felt it... (to burst). 12. He gave you just that feeling of assurance, of confidence that a doctor... (to give).

Can and May

Exercise 33 p. 126. Analyse the meaning of the verb can. Translate the sentences into Russian.

1. In the dimness of the landing I could not see very well. (Ldn) 2. "Your servant, sir," said Mr. Omer. "What can I do for you, sir?" (CD.) 3. You can take a horse to the water, but you cannot make him drink. 4. Eliza. I can do without you; don't think I can't. H i g g i n s. I know you can, Eliza. I told you you could. (Sh.) 5. I think you could do it if you tried. 6. She could not have said why but she was sure of it. (Dr) 7. "Martha, is it you?" says Em'ly. "Oh, Martha, can it be you?" (CD.) 8. She cannot deceive me. Her name cannot be Doolittle. Doolittle is an English name, and she is not English. (Sh.) 9. Could this old woman be Louise? She can't have changed like that. 10. I should think there never can have been a man who enjoyed his profession more than Mr. Creakle did. (CD.) 11. I cannot conceive whose stockings they can have been that Peggotty was always darning, or where such an unfailing supply of stockings in want of darning can have come from. (CD.) 12. I was fresh and lively myself, in the pleasure of being there, that I could have stopped the people in the streets and shaken hands with them. (CD.) 13. She can't have failed to notice this mistake.

Exercise 34 p. 127. Use can in the correct form followed by the appropriate infinitive.

1.... you (to call) a little later? I'm afraid I shall be busy till seven. 2.... it (to be) a joke? 3. You... not (to see) him at the meeting. He was ill. 4.... we (to cover) fifteen kilometres? The village is not yet seen. 5. He... not (to forget) your address; he has visited you several times. 6. If you had let us know, we... (to send) our car for you. 7. I should be very much obliged to you if you... (to lend) me your dictionary for a couple of days. 8. I don't believe her, she... (to fail) to recognize me. 9. He said he... (to manage) the task by himself. 10. Why didn't you ask me? I... (to do) it for you.

Exercise 35 p. 127. Translate into English using the verb can (Dictation-translation.)

1. He может быть, чтобы он опоздал. Он всегда такой пунктуальный. 2. Неужели он произвел на вас впечатление рассеянного человека? 3. Не может быть, чтобы я неправильно вас понял. 4. Он не мог прочитать эту книгу так быстро; она трудна для него. 5. Не может быть, чтобы она не нашла вашего дома. 6. Вряд ли она забыла об этом; я об этом напоминала ей только вчера. 7. Неужели вы не помните, что я возвратил вам эту книгу? 8. Разве мог кто-нибудь подумать, что эта команда займет первое место? 9. Если бы не хорошая погода, экспедиция не смогла бы подняться на вершину горы. 10. Неужели вы не нашли мою книгу?

Exercise 36 p. 127. Analyse the meaning of the verb may. Translate the sentences into Russian.

1. I said to Mrs. Micawber: "May I ask what you and Mr. Micawber intend to do, now that Mr. Micawber is out of his difficulties? Have you settled yet?" (CD.) 2. He said I might come to him any day I liked. 3. "The door was open," he said. "Might I see your wife for a minute?" (Gls.) 4. If he walks from the station, he may arrive in the course of the next half-hour. If he drives, he may be here at any moment. (Sh.) 5. Here Miss Murdstone ceased her speech, and shutting her mouth, looked as if she might be broken, but would never be bent. (CD.) 6. It was some special occasion. I don't remember what. It may have been my birthday. (CD.) 7. He may not have learned the news, that's why he looks as if nothing had happened. 8. We might have gone

Exercise 39 p. 129. Paraphrase the following sentences using the modal verbs can or may in the correct form.

1. I don't believe that he had done the work carelessly. 2. Perhaps, you changed at the wrong station, that's why it took you so long to get here. 3. I think he will be able to substitute for you in case you shouldn't come. 4. Is it not in your power to change the timetable? 5. Most probably he did not see you, otherwise he would have come up to you. 6. Perhaps I shall have to take him to hospital; it is possible that he has broken his arm. 7. Why blame her? Maybe she did not know it was so urgent. 8. It is impossible that she has wrongly interpreted your words. 9. I suppose they were unable to get in touch with you. 10. Would you mind my smoking here?

Exercise 40 p. 129. Translate and complete the following phrases.

1. Я, возможно, смогу.... 2. Я, возможно, смог бы.... 3. Мне, возможно, придется (пришлось бы).... 4. Не мог ли бы я...? 5. Не могу ли я...? 6. Не можете ли вы...? 7. Не могли бы вы...? 8. Он, должно быть,...? 9. Вы, возможно,... 10. Вам незачем (было).... 11. Возможно ли, чтобы...? 12. Не может быть, чтобы....

Exercise 41 p. 129. Fill in the blanks with can or may in the correct form.-

1.... I see you tonight? 2.... I find you there tonight? 3. You... read this article. You have knowledge enough. 4. You... take this book; I don't need it. 5.... I be of any service to you? 6. You... avail yourself of my services. 7. What... he want here? 8. Buy this dictionary. You... want it one day. 9. What... have made them so late? — Something... have happened to the car. 10.... I ask you to do me a favour? 11.... you do me a favour? 12. They... have said something of the kind, but I hardly believe it. 13. I don't think they... have said anything of the kind.' 14. I... not imagine her teaching children, she used to be so impatient; but who knows, time changes people; she... have become quite different. 15. You never... tell; everything... turnout quite all right. 16. I am sure you... have done it much better. You did not try. 17. If she... not call on me, she... have called me up at least. 18. It was a very popular song at the time, you... hear it everywhere. 19. Something was wrong with the receiver, I... not hear you well. 20. A fool... ask more questions than a wise man... answer. 21. How do you do it, if I... ask? — Simply phonetics. I... place any man within six miles. (Sh.) 22. Mrs. Pearce... she use some of those dresses you brought from abroad? I really... not put her back into her old things. (Sh.) 23. I was so angry, I... have thrown my boots at him. (CD.) 24. They had something of the sort of pleasure in us, I suppose, that they... have had in a pretty toy. 25. Roberts. You made a mistake to think that we would come to heel. You... break the body, but you... not break the spirit. (Gls.)

Exercise 42 p. 130. Translate into English.

1. Я должен сделать это сегодня? -- а) Нет, вы можете сделать это завтра, если хотите. б) Да, это нужно сделать сегодня. 2. Можно мне посмотреть вашу работу? — а) Пожалуйста. б) Нет, она еще не готова. 3. Доктор, можно мне купаться в море? — а) Нет, нельзя: вы можете опять заболеть. б) Конечно, можно. Это принесет вам только пользу. 4. Мне нужно переписать всю работу или я могу только исправить ошибки? 5. Когда мне можно прийти за остальным материалом? -- Вам незачем приходить самому. Мы вам пришлем его, когда он будет готов. 6. Не можете ли вы зайти ко мне вечером? 7. Не могли бы вы зайти ко мне вечером? 8. Нельзя ли мне попросить вас зайти ко мне вечером? 9. Не мог бы я попросить вас зайти ко мне вечером? 10. Не могли бы вы зайти немножко позже? 11. Не мог бы я попросить вас зайти немножко позже?

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