PACTICLE
9.1.A Look at signs A-F. What do they mean? Underline the correct
alternative.
1 Motorbikes don't have to/can't go here. They have to/don't have to go on
another road.
2 You can/have to park here for free. You can't/don't have to pay for
fifteen minutes' parking.
3 Bikes have to/can keep left. People on foot don't have to/ can't walk on
the left.
4 You can/can't catch the bus here. You have to/don't have to wait more
than ten minutes.
5 You can't/don't have to ride your bike. You can/have to get off and
walk.
6 You can/can't take a taxi here. You can/can't park here.
9.1.B Complete the conversations. Use the correct form of can/can't, have
to/don't have to and the verbs in brackets.
Conversation 1
A: You have to wear a jacket and tie to this dinner. It's a very formal party.
B: But it's so hot!
A: Well, you can wear your light jacket.
Conversation 2
A: You don't have to come to the meeting. It’s not very important.
B: That's good because I can't come. I’m too busy.
Conversation 3
A: I have to get a birthday present for Sandra. I completely forgot yesterday.
B: It's OK. You don't have to get anything. I bought her a present from both of
us.
A: Thanks! What did you buy?
9.2.A Complete the text with a/an, the or no article (-).
Lucio is from Italy and he's a doctor. He was born and grew up in Venice, but
now he lives just outside a small town in the south. Every day, early in the
morning, he leaves home and drives to his clinic in the town centre. He usually
has lunch with his colleagues and sometimes teaches in the afternoon. At the
weekend, he often visits his brother's family. They live in the countryside, about
two hours away by car.
9.2.B Complete the sentences with a/an, the or no article (-).
1. I think cars are safer than motorbikes.
2. I'd like a scooter for my birthday.
3. It's the best airline in the world.
4. I rode a bike to school when I was younger.
5. I hate boats. I'm always sick!
6. I live in a small village and walk to the train station every day.
9.2.C Read the conversation. Find and correct six mistakes with the. (Two
are correct.)
Pedro: Mrs. Thorpe, where can I buy a dictionary?
Mrs. T: There's a bookshop in South Street. I think they sell dictionaries. What
kind do you want?
Pedro: I need an English-Spanish dictionary for my English class. The teacher
said we have to get one. The only problem is that the books are very expensive
here.
Mrs. T: Maybe you can borrow one. Does your school have a library?
Pedro: Yes, it does. That's a good idea. I can ask there.
9.3.A Read the conversation and correct the six mistakes.
Teacher: Can I have your homework?
Student: Oh, I'm really sorry. I'm afraid I left it at home.
Teacher: Don't worry about it. Did you do it?
Student: Yes, of course.
Teacher: Which part did you think was difficult?
Student: I don't remember.
Teacher: Did you really do it?
Student: Er... I'm afraid I forgot to do it. I feel bad about it.
Teacher: Don't let it happen again!
