Book 03 - A5

YOUR WORLD
Idiomas

1ª Edição
Brasília/DF
2017

All Credits to
Master Education Group
Created by
Carlos Augusto Valporto Palazzo
Cover
Lucio Carlos
Revised by
Yan Reis
Layout
D. H. Aragorn
Printing
Vem Ver Produção Artística
98203.1399

CONTENTS
LESSON 01
It’s a been a
beautiful day...........
What have you done
today?...................
Time......................
01
03
04
Useful expressions......
Have you ever...? .......
Dialogue...................
Exercise....................
06
07
10
12
LESSON 02
What have you done? 21
He has been working
a lot....................... 23
Lately........................
Dialogue....................
Exercise....................
25
27
29
LESSON 03
If I were you...........
Unreal / real
possibilities.............
What if?.................
35
36
37
Maybe I will................
Dialogue.....................
Exercise.....................
38
39
40
LESSON 04
You should think
about it..................
CAN.......................
COULD/MAY/WOULD
MIGHT....................
47
49
50
51
What is the problem?..
MUST........................
SHOULD....................
Dialogue....................
Exercise.....................
52
53
54
55
57

LESSON 01
IT’S A BEEN A BEAUTIFUL DAY
It’s a BEEN a beautiful day.
I have COOKED the whole day.
You have WALKED miles to be here.
She has WON the lottery.
He has CUT her finger.
It has BEEN a difficult year.
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We have TAKEN a test this week.
You have FORGOTTEN the keys.
They have PAINTED the dog’s house.
Subject + HAVE/HAS + Participle
+ Complement
Finished actions happened in an unfinished or indefined
period of time.
(Today, this morning, this week, this year)
I´ve had lunch today.
Finished actions happened in hypothetical situations.
Maybe he has forgotten Melissa’s birthday.
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WHAT HAVE YOU DONE TODAY?
I´ve waken up late.
I´ve been to college.
I haven´t had lunch yet.
Daniela has gone to England.
I have just taken the bus.
I´ve had a snack at the bus station.
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I´ve studied for my English test.
I have missed my class.
- TODAY
- THIS MORNING
- THIS AFTERNOON
- THIS WEEK
- THIS WEEKEND
TIME
- THIS SUMMER
- THIS YEAR
- THIS VACATION
- ONCE
- TWICE
Brazil has won the World Cup 5 times.
She has slept a lot this morning.
Today, I have cooked spaghetti.
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This time you have crossed the line.
This afternoon, Alice has bought a new
dress.
This week, John has gotten a part in
the play.
This weekend, they have had many
problems.
This summer, we have worked a lot.
This vacation, he has stayed home.
I have just crashed my car.
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They have sold their house.
Daniel has painted the wall.
Charlene has held her husband.
- YET
- STILL
- NOT YET
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
- NEVER
- EVER
- ALREADY
Have you ever been to Australia?
Yes, I have. I have already been there.
No, I haven´t.
No, I haven´t.
(future)
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I have never been there.
(You don´t care if you will or not)
I have not been there . yet.
(You plan to be there in the future)

HAVE YOU EVER...?
...smoked?
...danced in the rain?
...traveled abroad?
...fought in the street?
...eaten Japanese food?
...seen a ghost?
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...met a famous person?
...been in love?
...lost any money?
...found any money?
...slept more than 10 hours?
...eaten rabbit meat?
...had a dejavú?
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- I have never been to the USA.
- Sheila has already eaten Thay food.
- John still hasn’t found a job.
- John hasn’t found a job yet.
Ever means already in questions.
Ever means never when you have a negative clause.
Have you ever been to China?
I don’t think I have ever seen a car like this one.
Have you studied Spanish yet?
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I HAVE NEVER TRAVELED ABROAD.
Kevin
Peter
Kevin
Peter
Where are you going dude?
Oh, I´m traveling to New Zealand.
Really? That´s cool. You know, I´ve
never traveled abroad. This is one of my
dreams.
That´s a shame. But, you´re still young
and you’ll have many opportunities to
travel to other countries.
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Kevin
Peter
Kevin
Are you going on business?
This time, yes. I´ve been in several
countries on vacation though.
Where have you been before?
Peter I´ve already visited Brazil, South Africa,
Australia and many countries in Europe.
Kevin
Peter
Fantastic! Have you ever been to Spain?
Twice. It is one of my favorite countries.
I have known many interesting places
and people there. In fact, I have dated
a pretty Spanish girl.

Kevin
Peter
Kevin
Peter
Kevin
Peter
What other countries you are planning
to visit?
I have never been to Canada. And that’s
a great place to visit.
Wow, Canada is one of the most
interesting countries. I so want to go
there. Maybe we can go together
sometime.
Yes. Sure. That would be great!
You have a plane to cacth. I don’t want
to keep you here. Have a nice trip!
Enjoy New Zealand.
Thanks, Kevin! Bye!
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EXERCISE
1. Write the sentences based on a finished action
in an unfinished time.
e.g.
We have talked to him this week.
a) I (walk)
__________________________________________________
b) You (cook)
__________________________________________________
c) Jason (sleep)
__________________________________________________
d) Lila (give)
__________________________________________________
e) It (fall)
__________________________________________________
f) John and I (cry)
__________________________________________________
g) You (drive)
__________________________________________________
h) Peter and Jessica (tell)
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2. Underline the correct option and rewrite the
sentence.
a) Magali has (fallen / fell / falled) in love with
Douglas.
________________________________________ .
b) They have never (travelied / travelled / travellen)
to Hawaii.
________________________________________ .
c) it has (bean / ben / been) a difficult year.
________________________________________ .
d) We have (dream / dreamed / dreaming) about
monsters.
________________________________________ .
e) Today, I have (had / haved / have) a nice
breakfast.
________________________________________ .
f) Sheila has (drove / driven / drived) for six hours.
________________________________________ .
g) Those students have (studyed / studed / studied).
________________________________________ .
h) Gabriel has (gave / gived / given) a beautiful ring
to his girlfriend.
________________________________________ .
i) Pamela has (workt / worked / working) for more
than 30 years.
________________________________________ .
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j) You have (forgetted / forgotten / forgetten) my
birthday.
________________________________________ .
k) Denis has (broken / broke / breaked) his legs
during a football game.
________________________________________ .
l) It has (becomed / become / became) a serious
problem.
________________________________________ .
m) They have (losed / lost / losten) millions in a
bet.
________________________________________ .
n) Michel has (winned / win / won) only once this
year.
________________________________________ .
o) My mom has (bought / buyed / buyd) a new
dress.
________________________________________ .
p) Josh and I have (selled / sold / seled) our beach
house.
________________________________________ .
q) Travis has (died / death / dead) this morning.
________________________________________ .
r) Many people have (readed / readen / read)
Harry Potter.
________________________________________ .
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s) This Saturday, Francis has (raiden / rode / ridden)
a horse in his farm.
________________________________________ .
t) Sandy has (broked / broken / broke) up with her
boyfriend.
________________________________________ .
u) We have already (done / did / doead) our
homeword.
________________________________________ .
v) Suzi has already (seen / saw / sawed) this movie.
________________________________________ .
w) Patrick has (swum / swim / swam) in two
competitions this year.
________________________________________ .
x) Ronald and Mark have (singed / sung / sang) for
thousands of people.
________________________________________ .
y) Manfred has (cutted / cuted / cut) his finger.
________________________________________ .
z) Mariah has (thinked / thought / think) we were
dating.
________________________________________ .
3. Answer the questions.
a) What have you done today?
________________________________________ .
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) What have you done during your vacations?
________________________________________ .
c) What have you eaten this morning?
________________________________________ .
d) What have you drunk for breakfast?
________________________________________ .
e) What have you dreamed about last night?
________________________________________ .
f) What have you had for lunch today?
________________________________________ .
g) Who have you talked to today?
________________________________________ .
4. Correct the mistakes, if it´s necessary.
a) She have worked a lot today.
________________________________________ .
b) They have been at home all day long.
________________________________________ .
c) Peter has drove to work this morning.
________________________________________ .
d) Peter and I have ate a chocolate cake today.
________________________________________ .
e) Manuel has gave a prize to the winners.
________________________________________ .
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f) His family has travelled to Bahia this year.
________________________________________ .
g) Patricia have eaten a lot.
________________________________________ .
h) It have caused us many problems.
________________________________________ .
i) Gabriel has winned the game one more time.
________________________________________ .
j) Brazil has losen to France again.
________________________________________ .
k) Two guys have finded a million dollars in a
restroom.
________________________________________ .
l) My bed has breaked this morning.
________________________________________ .
m) Nigel has riden his horse in a competition this
week.
________________________________________ .
n) Elvis have sang a beautiful song to Sylvia.
________________________________________ .
o) Nobody has wrote a letter to me this year.
________________________________________ .
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5. Write 3 sentences about things you´ve done:
a) Today
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
b) This week
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
c) This vacation
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
d) Once
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
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6. Check the things you have NEVER done, the
things you have ALREADY done and the thigns
you HAVEN´T done YET.
Gone to Mars
Drunk Alcohol
Smoked
Traveled abroad
Slept in the streets
Been to Amazonas
Sung in a club
Danced in the street
Eaten a frog
ALREADY NOT YET
NEVER
7. Rewrite the sentences in the previous page
according to your own answers.
e.g. I have never gone to Mars.
a) _________________________________________ .
b) _________________________________________ .
c) _________________________________________ .
d) _________________________________________ .
e) _________________________________________ .
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8. Write the sentences about things you have
NEVER done, have ALREADY done and haven’t
done YET.
Never
a) ________________________________________ .
b) ________________________________________ .
c) ________________________________________ .
Already
a) ________________________________________ .
b) ________________________________________ .
c) ________________________________________ .
Not yet
a) ________________________________________ .
b) ________________________________________ .
c) ________________________________________ .
Teacher’s evaluation
Punctuality Dedication Comprehension Evolution
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Coordinator’s Signature:
___________________________
Date:
___/___/___.

LESSON 02
WHAT HAVE YOU DONE TODAY?
What have you done today ?
I have studied for my English exam.
Have you done your homework?
Yes, I have. / No, I haven’t.
Subject + HAVE/HAS + Participle
+ Complement
What did you do yesterday?
I studied for my English exam.
COMPARE
Finished Time
Yesterday,
last Monday,
last year...
Unfinished Time
Today,
this Monday,
this morning...
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Yesterday I went
to the movies.
I´ve been to the
movies today.
Last year he
bought a brand
new car.
This year he has
bought a
motorcycle.
She was very
busy last night.
In 1994, Brazil
won its fourth
World Cup.
She has been
very busy
lately.
Brazil has won
its fourth World
Cup.
COMPARE
In 1990, I went to France and I met my
current wife, Isabelle. When I saw her
for the first time, I fell in love. Yesterday
we decided to get married.
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This month, I’ve been to France and I
have met my current boyfriend, Luc.
When I saw him for the first time, I felt
my heart beating faster than ever.
Today we have decided to get married.

A few years ago, I met a very intelligent
boy who became a good friend of mine.
He lived in a small city in Italy and he
spoke very good English. One day he
decided to come to the USA and study
medicine in my home town.
I have never been to Canada. I’ve tried
to get my passport and all my
documents, but it has been no use.
I have saved some money, but I haven’t
solved the problems with my Visa yet.
HE HAS BEEN WORKING A LOT
I
You
He
She
It
We
You
They
have been
have been
has been
has been
has been
have been
have been
have been
working
studying
going
cooking
raining
reading
traveling
teaching
a lot.
for the final exams.
to the gym almost everyday.
her own meals.
hard.
a lot.
a lot.
at New Time International.
You use the Present Perfect Continuous to talk about
actions that have been happening repeatedly.
This action started in the past and it is still going on.
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Subject +
Have / Has been
+ Verb + ing
We have been playing beach
volley a lot lately.
He has been skiing in Aspen.
What have you been doing lately?
I have been studying a lot.
I have been exercising a lot.
I have been eating a little meat.
Have you been studying mathematics?
No , I haven´t,
Yes , I have.
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LATELY
WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN DOING LATELY?
I have been working a lot.
Working
Traveling
Building a house
Gardening
Taking guitar lessons
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Learning how to cook
I have been working for a new
company in the city.
Mary has been jogging every day.
Peter has been surfing since he was a
kid.
Pollution has been causing many
problems.
We have been visiting many beaches.
They have been drinking a lot.
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LONG TIME NO SEE!
Kimberly
Jason
Kimberly
Jason
Kimberly
Jason
Kimberly
Excuse me, are you Jason White?
Yes, I am. Who are you?
Oh my God! You look great! How have you
been?
Wow, time has been generous to you.
Sorry! Do I know you?
I’m Kimberly Davids. Don’t you remember
me? From college. I used to sit in the first
row. I used to wear glasses.
Kimberly? You look great! What have you
been doing? We haven’t seen each other
since college. If was about 20 years ago.
Yes, I have been working a lot since then.
I have gotten married and I have twins.
I work for a Japanese company. So,
basically I have been working ten hours a
day and I have been taking care of my
children. What about you? Are you
married? What have you been doing?
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Jason
Kimberly
Jason
Kimberly
Jason
Kimberly
Jason
Oh, no! I haven’t gotten married. In fact,
I have been looking for the right woman.
Believe it or not, I have been through
hard times because I’m alone. But on the
other hand, I’m sucessful in my business.
Congrats on your business skills and good
luck with your ¨love hunting¨.
Oh, thanks a million Kimberly, it was nice
to see you again.
It’s been nice to see you too, Jason.
We should get together sometime and
maybe have dinner.
Yeah sure. I’ll cook dinner. You go to my
place and you’ll meet my family.
Perfect. Let’s do it.
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EXERCISE
1. Change the sentences from Simple Past into
Present Perfect.
e.g.: She went to a party yesterday.
She has been to a party today.
a) David hought a new house last week.
______________________________________.
b) They found a new opportunity last month.
______________________________________.
c) Edward drove from Brasília to Bahia yesterday.
______________________________________.
d) Christina gave her boyfriend a very beautiful tie
for his birthday yesterday.
______________________________________
______________________________________.
e) I ate some delicious spaghetti at my aunt’s last
Friday.
______________________________________.
f) Peter drank lots of water last night.
______________________________________.
g) Peter sold his car to Stephen last year.
______________________________________.
h) Daniel studied a lot for this test last semester.
______________________________________.
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I) Carl lost his wallet in the nightclub last night.
__________________________________________________
j) Natalie rode her bike in the park yesterday.
__________________________________________________
2. Change the sentences from Present Perfect
into Past Simple
e. g.: She has been to a party today.
She went to a party yesterday.
a) Catherine has cried a lot.
__________________________________________________
b) Today we have been to the theater.
__________________________________________________
c) Sheila has slept for more than fourteen hours.
__________________________________________________
d) Suelen and Brian have decided to break up.
__________________________________________________
e) I have found a new job.
__________________________________________________
f) Jonathan has discovered the truth.
__________________________________________________
g) Susana has told me the news.
__________________________________________________
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h) I haven´t seen Melissa today.
__________________________________________________

i) Ashley has brought beer to the party.
__________________________________________________
j) It has been a fantastic meeting
__________________________________________________
k) Kenny has lost his temper.
__________________________________________________
l) Natalie has behaved perfectly.
__________________________________________________
m) We have eaten many fruits for breakfast.
__________________________________________________
n) Elvis has played the guitar to his fans.
__________________________________________________
o) Jane hasn´t taken vacations this year.
__________________________________________________
p) Emanuel has traveled to his parents´ house
__________________________________________________
3. Follow the example
e. g.: We have been crying for weeks.
a) Sheyla _____________________ (work) a lot.
b) They _____________________ (fight) every day
since they got married.
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c) ___________ Peter __________(play) for the best
team in the city?
d) Gabrielle _____________(cry) since her boyfriend
left her.
e) They ______________(cook) in this restaurant for
years.
f) Sylvia _______________(sing) with us.
g) _________ you __________(study) for the test?
.
h) I __________________(not / be) strong enough.
i) Sue _________________(come) home everyday.
j) _____ she _____________(dance) on Brodway?
k) They _______________(take) classes at college.
l) We ___________(drive) for more than three days.
m) ________ John ___________ (have) nightmares
every night?
n) _________ Damian ______________ (eat) since
he woke up?
o) The violence ______________ (increase) in Brazil.
4. Answer the questions below
a) What have you been doing lately?
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) What have you been doing since you finished
high school?
c) Where have you been working?
5. Answer the questions below, according to the
example.
e. g.: What have you and Daniel been doing this
afternoon? (Listen to music)
We have been listening to music.
a) Where have you been working out?
b) What has Kenny been doing in his free time?
(play tennis / study Spanish)
c) What have they been doing lately?
(cook at a restaurant / swim)
d) What have you been doing in the afternoon?
(study / clean up the house)
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e) What has she been doing lately?
(work out / eat)
f) What has he been doing on weekends?
(play soccer / watch )
g) What have you been doing since you married?
(take care of the kids / cook)
h) What have they been doing lately?
(sing in a band / work a lot)
I) What have you and Cinthya been doing together?
(go out / dance)
j) What has Carol been doing after work?
(go to the movies / interview people)
Teacher’s evaluation
Punctuality Dedication Comprehension Evolution
1-10 ( ) 1-10 ( ) 1-10 ( ) 1-10 ( )
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Coordinator’s Signature:
___________________________
Date:
___/___/___.

IF I WERE YOU
LESSON 03
You use if or whether when you have
hypothetical situations.
You use if plus SIMPLE PRESENT to talk
about hypothetical situations that are
likely to happen. The consequence is a
future (will).
You use if plus SIMPLE PAST to talk
about hypothetical situations that are
unreal, not likely to happen. The
consequence is a modal (would).
If I have money,
I will go to Italy with you.
If I had money,
I would go to Italy with you.
If I were...
If I am...
If I were rich, I would buy a new house.
(I’m not rich and I won’t buy a new house - at the moment).
If I am rich, I will buy a new house.
(There’s the possibility for you to be rich).
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UNREAL POSSIBILITIES
If he were younger...
If I were taller...
REAL POSSIBILITIES
If Brenda goes to the party...
If I go now...
If you turn off the light...
If she lends me her notebook...
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If we get married...
If nobody comes...
WHAT IF...?
... you were God?
... you were a millionaire?
... you were famous?
... you found a million dollars?
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... you discovered your best friend
is a thief?
... an E.T. talked to you?
... you could fly?
MAYBE I WILL
If I have money, I will go to
Hollywood and if I see a famous
person there, I will great this person
and I will ask for an autograph. This
is for sure.
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I will go to the party. If I don’t have
to study. If I go, I will buy some
meat to the barbecue. But if I go, I
won’t drink any alcohol because I
will probably have a test on Monday.

WHAT IF YOU SAW A GHOST?
Patricia
Jane
Patricia
Jane
Patricia
Jane
Patricia
Jane
Patricia
Jane
Patricia
Jane
Patricia
Jane
Jane, are you sleeping?
Yes, I am.
Come on. Aren’t you afraid? I mean after
hearing these stories about ghosts and
spirits.
No. Of course not! I don’t believe in ghosts.
What if you saw one?
That would be realy funny. If I saw a ghost,
I would laugh a lot.
This is not funny. Oh, my God! Have you
heard that?
What?
That noise?
Which noise?
This one!
Oh my God! Is this a ghost?
Ha ha... Of course not. This is my stomach.
I’m starving. Let’s eat something.
That’s not funny. Yeah. OK. I’m hungry too.
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EXERCISE
1. Follow the examples
e.g.1: If I have more free time,
I will study for the test.
e.g.2: I won´t travel,
if my vacations are canceled
a) If Elen goes to a party.
__________________________________________________
b) If Phill wins the game.
__________________________________________________
c) If my boss gives me a raise.
__________________________________________________
d) If they can´t come.
__________________________________________________
e) If I see a ghost.
__________________________________________________
f) If I lose my arms.
__________________________________________________
g) If Danny gets the job.
__________________________________________________
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h) If my car explodes.
__________________________________________________

i) I´ll laugh a lot.
__________________________________________________
j) I´ll work for hours.
__________________________________________________
2. Give two answers for each question. Give a
complete answer as in the example.
If I had more free time, I would play more.
e.g. What if you had three eyes?
If I had three eyes, I would hide one of them
If I had three eyes, I would undergo a surgery.
a) What if you were a woman/man?
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
b) What if you were God?
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
c) What if you were a millionaire?
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
d) What if you were famous?
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
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e) What if you had a Ferrari?
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
f) What if you saw a ghost?
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
g) What if you found a million dollars?
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
h) What if you discovered you were adopted?
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
I) What if an E.T. talked to you?
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
j) What if you discovered your best friend is a thief?
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
k) What if you moved to a deserted island?
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
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3. Match the columns to make sentences:
a) If I were rich,
b) If she has money,
c) If they don´t come,
d) If my boss fired me,
e) If David saw Patrick,
f) If they offer me the job,
g) If I found a wallet,
h) If Keylla killed someone,
( ) they will miss the party.
( ) they would fight.
( ) I will accept it immediately.
( ) she would be arrested.
( ) I would never work again.
( ) I would visit Casa Rosada.
( ) he wouldn´t play the game.
( ) I would return it to its owner.
i) If nobody goes to the party, ( ) I would get desperate.
j) If I went to Argentina,
k) If I go to Africa,
l) If he broke his knee
( ) she will buy a new house.
( ) it will suck.
( ) I will go to a Safari.
4. Complete the sentences with the correct form of
the verb.
a) If she _______________ (have) time, she will go to
the party.
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) If they ________________ (not / lose) the money,
they would buy their house.
c) Paul would be at home, if he ___________ (come)
by plane.
d) I will cook for you, if you _______________ (pay)
me well.
e) If you arrive early, you ________________ (take)
the review.
f) If she takes a taxi, she ______________________
arrive earlier.
g) If we __________________ (not / pay) attention,
we won’t have good grades.
h) Rubens would be very happy, if he ____________
(get) the job.
i) Tamara will accept the job, if you ______________
(give) her the opportunity.
j) Nobody __________________ (tell) you the truth,
if you keep lying.
k) If Janine _________________ (marry ) Maurice,
she woulde be happy.
l) They will never understand you _______________
(not / explain) things well.
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m) She woudn’t forgive you, if you ______________
(not / tell) her the truth.

n) If I _______________ (ride) a horse, I would fall.
o) He would get bored, if he ____________ (have) to
stay in class.
p) If I don’t go to the party, I ______________ (call)
you before.
q) Danielle would help you, if you __________ (ask).
r) Janie will come tomorrow, if we _______________
(invite) her.
s) If he _________ (talk) to her, she will understand.
5. Follow the examples.
e.g. 1
If I win the lottery, I’ll buy a new car.
If I buy a new car, I’ll sell my old one.
If I sell my old car, I’ll have money.
e.g. 2
If I won the lottery, I’d buy a new car.
If I sold my old car, I’d have money.
If I bought a new car, I’d sell my old one.
a) If I get a new job, __________________________
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
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) If I were famous, ____________________________
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
c) If I were a genius, ____________________________
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
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LESSON 04
YOU SHOULD THINK ABOUT IT
Can
Could
May
Would
Ability and permission.
Peter can speak English.
Can I go with you?
My mother can’t swim.
Politeness and possibility.
Could you bring me the menu?
John could travel, if he wanted.
Hellen couldn’t avoid the accident.
Permission.
May I come in?
Polly may not leave the state
My mother can’t swim.
Politeness and possibility (auxiliary).
Would you mind helping us?
I would I go to the party, but I have
to work.
I wouldn’t like to live in Egypt.
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Might
Possibility. Conditional.
Suggestion and Request
Mary might be tired, she worked all night.
(Present Possibility)
John and Harry might have witnessed a crime.
They were near the crime scene.
(Past Possibility)
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Must
Obligation or strong possibility.
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You must be here at 2 p.m.
Sheila must be nervous. Look at her.
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Should
Advice
You should study more, in order to pass
the exam.
You should’t smoke.
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CAN
Mary can dance well.
Bela can´t speak German.
Can you help me?
Can I borrow your book?
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COULD
Could I use the phone?
Could you pass me the salt?
MAY
May I drink water?
May I help you?
WOULD
Would you like to dance?
I would go to the movies
with you, but I have to study.
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I would travel to Rio,
but I need to work.
Would you mind turning
off the light?
MIGHT
Your file might be in
another computer.
If I didn’t have to work I
might go with you.
You might visit the Botanical
Gardens during your trip.
If might rain later.
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WHAT IS THE PROBLEM?
Denis is nervous.
Janie is crying.
Pamela has been getting
bad ___ grades.
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Douglas is depressed.
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Edward is worried.
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Paula is happy today.
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MUST
You must study more.
Clarice must pay the water bill.
We must understand the situation.
Paul must have a headache.
Lila mut not worry.
Erick must be busy today.
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I´m in love with him.
SHOULD
You should talk
to him.
I really need a raise.
You should
work harder.
I hear voices.
You should see
a psychiatrist.
I have to pass
the exam.
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You should study
hard.

COULD I BORROW YOUR CD PLAYER?
Natalie
Robert
Natalie
Robert
Natalie
Robert
Natalie
Robert
Natalie
Robert
Natalie
Robert
Hello!
Hi... uh! Is Natalie there?
Yeah, that’s me. Who is this?!
It’s me, Robert. How are you doing?
Oh, hi Robert... I’m fine. What’s up?
Well I was wondering if you... never mind.
I think you are not in a good mood.
Yeah... I mean, no! I’m OK. What is it?
Can I borrow your CD player?
My CD player? I would lend it to you, but
I don’t want to... In fact, the last time
I lent you something, you didn’t return it.
Hey! What are you talking about?
Oh! Guess what?! My old CD player!
That party, remember? You broke it.
You told me I could keep it.
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Natalie
Robert
Natalie
Robert
Natalie
Robert
Of course! You broke it!
I did? I didn’t know that.
Come on, Robert. It was perfect.
You should at least admit you’re wrong.
And you are extremely stressed.
You should relax.
Hey... hey! You know what? I really should
take some time off... Sorry.
Of course I’ll lend it to you.
Natalie, you’re the best.
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EXERCISE
1. Create a sentence for each modal verb in every
situation below:
e.g.
Peter is crying.
Might - He might have broken his leg.
Should - He should look for a doctor.
Could - He could go to the hospital.
Would - I would buy some medicine.
a) Daniel is worried.
Might
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Should
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Could
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Would
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b) Jannie is looking for a job.
Can
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Should
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Have to
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Would
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c) Robert doesn’t have money.
Can
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Must
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Have to
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Would
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d) Alfred is in love.
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Can
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Should
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Have to
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Would
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2. Give advices for the problems below.
a) I see ghosts
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b) I hear voices
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c) I can´t sleep at night.
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d) I am depressed.
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e) I can´t wake up early.
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f) I´m losing weight.
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3. Complete with MUST or HAVE TO.
a) I think he ____________________ study more.
b) They ___________ be more polite with the guests.
c) Samantha ___________ be on her way. She called
me three hours ago.
d) Francisco ____________ study very much in order
to pass in the exam.
e) Gabriel and Wendy _____________ marry as soon
as possible.
f) Camila __________________ work extra hours to
buy a car.
g) We ________________ take excellent grades to be
successful.
h) Edward ___________________ understand we´re
not kidding.
I You can´t be serious. This ____________ be a joke.
j) Sharon ___________________ sleep here tonight.
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4. Complete with MUST or CAN´T.
a) You’ve been walking all day.
You __________________ be very tired.
b) That restaurant ______________ be very good.
It’s always crowded.
c) That restaurant ______________ be very good.
It’s always empty.
d) I’m proud of you.
You _______________________ be very happy.
e) Wow! You got here very quickly, you __________
have come by car.
f) It’s been raining a lot. so we ________________
drive fast.
5. Write sentences with MUST, HAVE or CAN´T
a) The ring you gave me is perfect.
b) I just can’t find my glasses.
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c) When I arrived home yesterday, the door was
open.
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d) I asked him some questions and he answered all
of them.
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e) Kelly didn’t study for the test, but she got good
grades.
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f) She doesn’t want to talk to me anymore.
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g) The coach lost his best player in the beginning of
the game.
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6. Create questions for the situations below.
e.g. You need your friend´s book.
Can you lend me your book?
Could you lend me your book?
Would it be O.K. if I borrowed your book?
a) You want to invite someone to a party.
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) You want someone to help you with your
homework.
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c) You want someone to repeat something for you.
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d) You want the waiter to bring you a bottle of wine.
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e) You want to travel with your parents.
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f) You want a piece of your aunt’s chocolate cake.
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7. Write down things to:
e.g. Control your stress level
I could look for another job.
I can count up to ten.
I should be more relaxed.
a) Use your time better.
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b) Improve your English.
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c) Be more respected.
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Date:
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