Foscari - Dipartimento di Scienze Ambientali, Informatica e Statistica

2 You don 't have to / mustn't touch that. It will give you an electric shock.
3 We generally have to / must be at work before 09.30.
4 You have to / must visit this website. It's really interesting.
5 You have to / should try this new version; it's much more reliable.
B Compare these sentences about your own work environment using (don't) have to, must(n’t),
should(n’t), or (don't) need. Try to use each form at least once.
1 I contact clients by phone.
2 I go on specialization courses.
3 I go to frequent meetings.
4 I make written reports of my work progress.
5 I spend several hours a week studying English.
6 I travel frequently for work.
7 I use the Internet for my own personal use.
3 Offers, requests, invitations, and suggestions:
can, may, could, would, shall, and will
Use can, may, and shall to offer to do something. May is more formal.
May / Can / Shall I help you?
Use can, could, will and would to request something. could and would are more polite.
Can / Could /Will / Would you help me?
Use would you like to invite someone.
Would you like to come out for dinner tonight?
Use shall to make a suggestions.
Shall I open the window?
Shall we go to the bar?
Make offers, invitations, and requests using the prompts.
1 You need to send a fax.
2 You need a taxi.
3 You want to know if you can smoke.
4 At lunch, you can't understand the menu.
5 Invite a client to dinner.
6 Offer to help client with his luggage
7 Suggest having a break.
8 You want the bill.
9 You need help with your luggage.
10 You want to know when breakfast is served.
Exercise 1
Complete the sentences with must or have to. Both are possible each time, but one is more natural
in a spoken context.
1 I _____________ remember to email Steve and thank him for all his help.
2 Sorry, I __________ go now, the meeting begins in five minutes.
3 You ________________ send your tax form by 31 January.
4 You_____________ try to be more diplomatic when you're speaking to Tim.
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