[Unit 4a] should vs have to

Question 1

[‘should’ or ‘have to’?]
I _ go.

Answer 1

I have to go.

(= it’s necessary for me to go)

Question 2

[‘should’ or ‘have to’?]
A: “I want a pay raise, but I’m not sure how to approach my boss.”
B: “I think you _ prepare a list of your accomplishments (достижений) and contributions to the company to support your request.”

Answer 2

I think you should prepare a list of your accomplishments and contributions to the company to support your request.

= it’s a good idea

Question 3

[‘should’ or ‘have to’?]
If you want to enter the field of architecture, you _ have a degree due to the technical and safety knowledge required.

Answer 3

If you want to enter the field of architecture, you have to have a degree due to the technical and safety knowledge required.

it’s impossible to do this without a degree

Question 4

[‘should’ or ‘have to’?]
You _ consider taking online courses in digital marketing; it’s a skill set that’s increasingly in demand (= востребован) across various industries.

Answer 4

You should consider taking online courses in digital marketing; it’s a skill set that’s increasingly in demand across various industries.

= it’s a good idea

Question 5

[‘should’ or ‘have to’?]
While you _ (не обязательно) have an MBA to be successful in business, it should give you a solid foundation in management principles.

Answer 5

While you don’t have to have an MBA to be successful in business, it should give you a solid foundation in management principles.

(here ‘should’ has another meaning: it’s likely to give = a guess)

Question 6

[‘should’ or ‘have to’?]
A: “I’m not sure how to progress in my career.”
B: “You _ seek a mentor within your company; they can provide you with guidance based on their own career path.”

Answer 6

You should seek a mentor within your company; they can provide you with guidance based on their own career path.

= it’s a good idea - not a necessity

Question 7

[‘should’ or ‘have to’?]
I think you _ take advantage of online courses. Platforms like Coursera or edX offer courses from top universities.

Answer 7

I think you should take advantage of online courses. Platforms like Coursera or edX offer courses from top universities.

Question 8

[‘should’ or ‘have to’?]

If you want to stay relevant in marketing, you _ be proactive about learning new digital tools. They change so fast!

Answer 8

If you want to stay relevant in marketing, you have to be proactive about learning new digital tools. They change so fast!

= a necessary requirement - otherwise your skills will get outdated

Question 9

You know, women _ speak up about their achievements more. It can make a real difference in getting noticed for a promotion.

Answer 9

You know, women should speak up about their achievements more. It can make a real difference in getting noticed for a promotion.

= it’s a good idea - not a requirement