Unit 3

Question 1

Speaking

Answer 1

• Can you explain the various meanings of the verb “get”?
• Do you know what a modal verb is?
• Do you know the difference between “obligation” and “necessity”?
• Explain the meaning of permission?
• Describe the difference between your personal and professional lifestyle.

Question 2

Language references

Answer 2

• Personal / Professional Lifestyle
• Social status.
• Networking.
• Health conscious.
• Vegetarian / Vegan/ Pescatarian etc.
• Work-life balance.

Question 3

“Get”

Answer 3

When did you get your new jacket?
– the jacket is underlined as it is the object.
Get is used in this instance as to “receive” “obtain” or “fetch”.

He is getting better
– get in this instance means to become.

I have free time this afternoon, so I am getting the car cleaned after I go to the market .
– this is when we use “get” meaning to cause something to happen, in this case the car being washed.

Question 4

Modal verbs:

Answer 4

Core modal verbs
– can, could, may, must, might, will, should, shall, would.

Semi modal verbs
– dare, ought to, need, used to.

Other modal meanings
– have (got) to, be going to be able to.

Question 5

Here are some examples of words or expressions that have modal meanings:

Answer 5

• There is a possibility of rain tonight. (noun)
• It’s clear that the exam will be difficult tomorrow. (adjective)
• I’m certainly not giving up because things are getting tough. (adverb)