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EXERCISE 40. Expresslng preferences. (Chart 7-14) Directions: Complete the sentences with than or to. 1. When I'm hot and thirsty, I prefer cold drinks to hot drinks. 2. When I'm hot and thirsty, I like cold drinks better +hwt hot drinks. 3. When I'm hot and thirsty, I'd rather have a cold drink tC\ow a hot drink. 4. I prefer tea coffee. 5. 1 like tea better coffee. 6. I'd rather drink tea coffee. 7. When I choose a book, I prefer nonfiction fiction. 8. I like rock-and-roll better classical music. 9. My parents would rather work retire. They enjoy their jobs. 10. Do you like ksh vegetables better frozen or canned vegetables? 11. I prefer visiting my friends in the evening watching TV by myself. 12. I would rather read a book in the evening visit with friends. EXERCISE 41. Expresslng preferences: WOULD RATHER. (Chart 7-14) Directions: Answer the questions in complete sentences. Work in pairs or as a class. Example: Which do you prefer, apples or oranges?* + I prefer (omnges) m (apples). Example: Which do you like better, bananas or strawberries? + I like @ananas) betzer than (stmwbmries). Example: Which would you rather have right now, an apple or a banana? + I'd mther have (a banana). 1. Which do you like better, rice or potatoes? 2. Which do you prefer, peas or corn? 3. Which would you rather have for dinner tonight, beans or potatoes? 4. Name two sports. Which do you like better? 5. Name two movies. Which one would you rather see? (Switch roles if working in paiw) 6. What kind of music would you rather listen to, rock or classical? 7. Name two vegetables. Which do you prefer? 8. Which do you like better, Chinese food or Mexican food? 9. Name two sports that you play. Which sport would you rather play this afternoon? 10. Name two TV programs. Which do you like better? *Use a rising intonation on the first choice and a falling intonation on the second choice. Which doymr p+, a$$de~ m mw? Modal Auxillarles 21 9 EXERCISE 42. Expressing preferences: WOULD RATHER. (Chart 7-14) Directions: Use would rather . . . than . . . . in your answers. Work in pairs, in small groups, or as a class. Wuld you rather . - live in an apartment or (live) in a house?* Why? be a doctor or (be) a dentist? Why? be married or (be) single? Why? be ugly and intelligent or (be) handsomebeautiful and stupid? Why? have a car or (have) an airplane? Why? be rich and unlucky in love or (be) poor and lucky in love? Why? (Switch roles if working in pairs.) 7. get on the Internet or read a good book? Why? 8. go to Moscow or (go) to London for your vacation? Why? 9. go to a football game or (go) to a soccer game? Why? 10. go to (name of aplace in this city) or go to (name ofa place in this city)? Why? 11. have six children or (have) two children? Why? 12. be a bird or (be) a fish? Why? EXERCISE 43. Cumulative review. (Chapter 7) Directions Each of the following has a short dialogue. Try to imagine a situation in which the dialogue could take place, and then choose the best completion. Example: "My horse is sick." "Oh? What's the matter? You call the vet." A. will B. had better C. may 1. "Does this pen belong to you?" "No. It - be Susan's. She was sitting at that desk." A. had better B. will C. must 2. "Let's go to a movie this evening." "That sounds like fun, but I can't. I - finish a report before I go to bed tonight." A. have got to B. would rather C. ought to 3. "Hey, Ted. What's up with Ken? Is he upset about something?" "He's angry because you recommended Ann instead of him for the promotion. You sit down with him and explain your reasons. At least that's what I think." A. should B. will C. can 'It is possible but not necessary to repeat a preposition after than. CORRBCT: I'd &live in inn qommmt than in a houae. corn I'd mrhnliw in an apmmrnr than ah 220 CHAPTER 7 4. "DoesTom want to go with us to the film festival tonight?" "No. He - go to a wrestling match than the film festival." A. could B. would rather C. prefers 5. "I did it! I did it! I got my driver's license!" "Congratulations, Michelle. I'm really proud of you." "Thanks, Dad. Now - I have the car tonight? Please, please!" "No. You're not ready for that quite yet." A. will B. should C. may 6. "I just tripped on your carpet and almost fell! There's a hole in it. You - fix that before someone gets hurt!' "Yes, Uncle Ben. I should. I will. I'm sorry. Are you all right?" A. can B. ought to C. may 7. "Are you going to the conference in Atlanta next month?" "I - . It's sort of iffy right now. I've applied for travel money, but who knows what my supervisor will do." A. will B. have to C. might 8. "What shall we do after the meeting this evening?" " - pick Jan up and all go out to diner together." A. Why don't B. Let's C. Should 9. "Have you seen my denim jacket? I - find it." "Look in the hall closet." A. may not B. won't C. can't 10. "Bye, Mom! I'm going to go play soccer with my friends." "Wait a minute, young man! You - do your chores first." A. had better not B. have to C. would rather 11. "Do you think that Scott will quit his job?" "I don't know. He. He's very angry. We'll just have to wait and see." A, must B. may C. will 12. "The hotel supplies towels, you know. You - pack a towel in your suitcase.' "This is my bathrobe, not a towel." A. don't have to B. must not C. couldn't 13. "I heard that Bill was seriously ill." "Really? Well, he - be sick anymore. I just saw him riding his bike to work." A. won't B. doesn't have to C. must not 14. "Do you understand how this computer program works?" "Sort of, but not really. you explain it to me one more time? Thanks!' A. Could B. Should C. Must Modal Auxillarles 221 15. "Did you climb to the top of the Statue of Liberty when you were in NewYork?" "No, I didn't. My knee was very sore, and I - climb all those stairs." A. might not B. couldn't C. must not 16. "Rick, - work for me this evening? I'll take your shift tomorrow." "Sure. I was going to ask you to work for me tomorrow anyway." A. should you B. would you C. do you have to 17. "How are we going to take care of your little brother and go to the concert at the same time?" "I have an idea. - we take him with US?" A. Why don't B. Let's C. Will 18. "Meet me at Tony's at five. Please! I - talk to you. It's important." "Is something wrong?" A. could B. will C. must 19. "What are you children doing? Stop! You - play with sharp knives." "What?" A. musm't B. couldn't C. don't have to 20. "Don't wait for me. I - late!' "Okay." A. maybe B. may to be C. may be 21. "Mr. Wells can't figure out how to assemble his daughter's tricycle." "He - read the instructions very carefully." A. had better B. can't C. would rather 222 CHAPTER 7 EXERCISE 44. Review: auxiliary verbs. (Chapters 1 -, 7) Directions: Complete the sentences with any appropriate auxiliary verb in the list. There may be more than one possible completion. Also include any words in parentheses. might have to can ought to could had betrer should would Hello? Hello. This is Gisella Milazzo. May (Todd/Cad I speak with Ms. Morgan, please? Where's the newspaper? I (nor) dm't have it. Ask Kevin. you rather go downtown today or tomorrow? Tomorrow. Stop! You (not) pick those flowers! It's against the law to pick flowers in a national park. Really? 5. A: you talk to Amanda yesterday? B: Yes. Why? 6. A: I help you, sir? B: Yes. you show me the third watch from the left on the top shelf? A: Of course. Modal Auxlllarles 223 7. A: I'm sorry. you repeat that? I can't hear you because my dog barking. B: I said, "Why is your dog making all that noise?' 8. A: I don't know whether to turn left or right at the next intersection. B: I think you pull over and look at the map. 9. A: Hurry up. Kate and Greg waiting for us. B: I hurrying! 10. A: Andy can't teach his class tonight. B: He teach tonight! He'll be fired if he doesn't show up. 11. A: Stop! (not) touch that pan! It's hot! You'll burn yourself. B: Relax. I had no intention of touching it. 12. A: What you carrying? YOU want some help? B: It's a box of books. you open the door for me, please? 13. A: Hello? .J+ B: Hello. I please speak to Sandra Wilson? A: I'm sorry. There's no one here by that name. You ha\.= the wrong number. 14. A: Nick going to be at the meeting tomorrow? B: I hope so. . .,;, A 15. A: Everyone work toward cleaning up the environment. B: I agree. Life on earth (not) sunive if we continue to poison the land, water, and air. V Connecting Ideas CONTENTS 8-1 Connecting ideas with and 8-5 Using and + too, so, sither, ndther 8-2 Connecting ideas with but and or 8-6 Connecting ideas with because 8-3 Connecting ideas with 80 8-7 Connecting ideas with own though1 8-4 Using auxiliary verbs after but and and although EXERCISE 1. Preview. (Chapter 8) Directions: Add punctuation (commas and periods) and capital letters if necessary. Do not change or add any words. 1. Butterflies are insects all insects have six legs. + Butte$ies are insects. All insects have six legs. 2. Ants and butterflies are insects. Ok (no change) 3. Ants butterflies cockroaches bees and flies are insects. 4. Butterflies and bees are insects spiders are dierent from insects. 5. Spiders have eight legs so they are not called insects. 6. Most insects have wings but spiders do not 7. Bees are valuable to us they pollinate crops and provide us with honey. 8. Some insects bite us and carry diseases. . have a cold drink tCow a hot drink. 4. I prefer tea coffee. 5. 1 like tea better coffee. 6. I'd rather drink tea coffee. 7. When I choose a book, I prefer nonfiction. "Sort of, but not really. you explain it to me one more time? Thanks!' A. Could B. Should C. Must Modal Auxillarles 221 15. "Did you climb to the top of the Statue of Liberty. 9. go to a football game or (go) to a soccer game? Why? 10. go to (name of aplace in this city) or go to (name ofa place in this city)? Why? 11. have six children or (have) two children?