Lesson 15, Unit 6, p. 46-49
Date: 2015-10-07; view: 356.
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Grammar:Obligation and permission in the past
Ex. 1 Choose the correct forms
A: Hi, how's your new job doing in the restaurant?
B: Not too bad. You worked there last year, didn't you?
A: Yes, I did.
B: Could you / Did you have to work in the mornings?
A: No, we didn't. But we could / had to stay after the restaurant closed to clean up and wash the floors.
B: That's changed. We do that in the morning now. Had you / Were you allowed to ask for time off?
A: Yes, we had to / were allowed to have two days a week, but we couldn't / could ask for a Saturday or Sunday.
B: That's still the same. But I don't think it's fair.
A: Yeah, but that's always the busiest time. I remember that the only person who couldn't / didn't have to work at the weekend was the boss.
Ex. 2 Complete the texts with the proper words.
1) Words: could, couldn't, had to, didn't have to, were allowed, weren't allowed;
My secondary school was really easy-going. We … wear a uniform. We … wear almost anything we liked. There were a few rules. We … to wear football shirts unless we were playing official games. And the girls … wear make-up, especially not lipstick. But that was about it. We … to listen to our MP3 players when we were studying if we wanted. But we … switch off our mobiles in our exams.
2) Words: could, couldn't, had to, didn't have to, were allowed, weren't allowed;
My parents sent me away to school when I was twelve. It was a very strict school. We … wear a uniform all the time – even at weekends. We … to wear make-up or jewellery. We … listen to music or read comics. Our parents … only come and visit us on Sundays and we … only … to go home for the weekend once a month. I hated it! I was so happy when my parents said I … go back after the summer.
Ex. 3 Fill in the gaps with had to / didn't have to / did … have to.
1. We bought a takeaway pizza last night, so we … cook dinner. 2. They didn't buy tickets in advance, so they … wait in the queue. 3. When we were children we … do the washing up. 4. - … you … pay to get into the concert? – No, we had free tickets, so we … pay. 5. I couldn't stay in bed for long yesterday as I … be at work at 8 o'clock. 6. It rained yesterday, so I … water the flowers. 7. It was very cold yesterday, so I … wear a coat. 8. He broke his tooth, so he … go to the dentist's yesterday. 9. He had to leave early. … she … leave early too? 10. I couldn't go out yesterday as I … study for my exam.
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