Translate the sentences into Russian.

1. They have to earn a living somehow.

2. We have to reduce our costs.

3. They have to pay the bill by Thursday.

4. Ann has to wear glasses for reading.

5. The government has to make a further loan of £ 3.5 m.

6. He has to suffer the consequences.

7. You have to do your research on the premises; and you have to do it in office hours.

8. You have to lose a race now and again.

9. You have to make a choice between us.

10. I have to cross my fingers and hope.

A. The modal verb missing in all the sentences performs one function. What function is this? What verb fits all these contexts?

1. What do you think I … do?

2. Who … I see about my problem?

3. I think you … see a specialist.

4. You … take the airport bus. It’s cheaper than a taxi.

5. I don’t think you … leave your bags here.

6. You … net leave your keys in the car.

7. Perhaps I … wear my glasses every time I feel like reading.

8. Maybe I … have a word with him.

9. You … really ring Aunt Mary.

10. You really … call the police.

B. All the modal verbs in the sentences can be substituted by one. What is it?

1. You ought to try a different approach.

2. I don’t think you ought to cash this cheque before the end of the month.

3. You’d better wear a warm scarf.

4. Hadn’t you better fetch a doctor?

5. It’s a brilliant film. You must see it.

6. You really mustn’t mind him!

SHOULD does not always mean Advis­ability; sometimes it points to a Natural Course of Events. Translate the sen­tences in A and В into Russian. Which of them can and which cannot be translated with СЛЕДУЕТ for SHOULD?

A.

1. Someone should call an ambulance.

2. I think you should see a lawyer.

3. You should get a discount because you're buy­ing a council house.

4. In the afternoon they should have one more lecture.

5. They should contact the police.

6. Perhaps we should do a little bit of matchmaking.

7. This year we should receive a total revenue of Ј10 m

8. Maybe I should admit my mistake.

9. I should get a phone call later this morning.

10. The party should publicly declare its opposition to the plan.

B.

1. My room should be redecorated by now.

2. My letter should reach them in 2 days.

3. My watch should tell the time accurately.

4. These pills should kill the pain soon.

5. These things should never be revealed.

6. This tank should hold at least 6 gallons.

7. This colour should suit your complexion.

8. Size 16 should fit you perfectly.

9. The sauce should be stirred constantly.

10. Gas appliances should be serviced regularly.

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