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Page 152 exercise 1
- Cannot
- Should
- Must
- May
- Must
- Cannot
- Should
- Need to
- Would
- Do not have to
- Can
- Must not
- Is possible to
- Would
Page 153 exercise 2
- She should revise more.
- He must have had an accident.
- He cannot see the no-smoking sign.
- They might won the lottery.
- He should left the house earlier.
- He must fall in the river.
- He should wear a coat.
Page 154 exercise 3
- Tom: Can you play a musical instrument?
Louisa: Yes, I can – the piano.
- Rick: How was the exam?
Will: It was OK. But I couldn't answer question 3.
- Elena: Would you like some more coffee?
Matteo: No, thanks. But could I have a glass of water?
- Julia: Can you smoke in public buildings in Italy?
Sandro: No, you cannot. But you could until 2005.
- David: You must not tell Fiona about the party. It is a surprise.
Bella: OK, I will not say anything to her.
- Luke: Sorry I am late. I cannot stop at the ATM on the way here.
Josh: No problem. But we really should leave now or we'll be late.
- Wilma: You have not eaten since breakfast. You should be hungry.
Jake: I am. Could I possibly have a sandwich or something?
- Alice: What is the matter?
Erica: I cannot find my door key. Have you seen it?
Alice: No, I have not. When did you last have it?
Erica: Well, it must be in the house somewhere. I used it to get in just five minutes ago, but I cannot remember where I put it.
Alice: Well, it could still be in the door. Have you checked?
- Helen: Hi, Sam. I am afraid we could be a little late. The taxi has not arrived.
Sam: No problem. I can pick you up, if you like. I am sure I can borrow my dad's car. Go back to your house and I should be there in about twenty minutes.
Page 154 exercise 4
- Couldn’t believe
- Must have been
- Shouldn’t have published
- Weren’t able to open
- Must have realized
- Might be
Page 155 exercise 6
- Non riesco a trovare il mio cellulare.
I cannot find my mobile phone.
- Siete autorizzati a indossare gioielli a scuola?
Can you wear jewels at school?
- Non puoi fumare qui.
You musn't smoke here.
- Se non ti piace la pasta, non la devi mangiare.
If you do not like pasta, you need not to have it.
- L'esame inizia alle 9:30. Devi essere qui per le 9:15.
The exam starts at nine o' clock. You must be here at 9:15.
- L' autobus parte alle 5:15. Non devi arrivare tardi.
The bus leaves at 5:15. You must not arrive late.
- Abbiamo perso l’autobus, ma siamo stati in grado di prendere un taxi.
We lost the bus, but we were able to catch a taxi.
- Ho comprato la gonna che ho visto in vetrina. Non ho potuto farne a meno.
I have bought the skirt I had seen in the shop window. I could not help.