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# I hope to _______ speak English very well after this course finishes.
 
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:2. 'Can' and 'Be Able to' are used to speak about abilities. Both forms can be used in the present or the past. In this quiz, choose the correct form of 'can' or 'to be able to' to complete the sentences below. Once you have decided on your answer, click on the arrow to check your answer.
 
:2. 'Can' and 'Be Able to' are used to speak about abilities. Both forms can be used in the present or the past. In this quiz, choose the correct form of 'can' or 'to be able to' to complete the sentences below. Once you have decided on your answer, click on the arrow to check your answer.
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# Tom _______ (buy) a new house last month.
 
# Tom _______ (buy) a new house last month.

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Grammar


1. Put the correct form of either "can" or "be able to" for each sentence:


  1. My brother _______ cook very well. He is a chef in a French restaurant.
  1. When he was only 2, my friend Lee _______ speak quite well.
  1. I have to go to a business dinner tomorrow night so I _______ (not) come to the party. I'm very sorry.
  1. Kevin lived in Italy for six years, so he must _______ speak Italian quite well. He will help you with your homework.
  1. This telephone is terrible. I _______ (not) hear you at all.
  1. When the car drove into the lake, one of the passengers _______ (not) open the door and had to be rescued.
  1. Despite the arrival of the storm, they _______ finish the football match.
  1. When I was very young, I used to _______ touch my toes, but I can't now!!
  1. The house was totally empty all day yesterday and I _______ finish that book I was reading.
  1. My mother tells me that her grandfather was one of the best musicians of his time in the city and _______ play the piano like a professional.
  1. I hope to _______ speak English very well after this course finishes.


2. 'Can' and 'Be Able to' are used to speak about abilities. Both forms can be used in the present or the past. In this quiz, choose the correct form of 'can' or 'to be able to' to complete the sentences below. Once you have decided on your answer, click on the arrow to check your answer.


  1. Tom _______ (buy) a new house last month.
  1. _______ (they/play) tennis well?
  1. She _______ (not/understand) the question yesterday.
  1. Fred _______ (speak) Russian when he was six years old.
  1. When _______ (you/come) tomorrow?
  1. Unfortunately, they _______ (get) the bread this morning.
  1. I _______ (not / play) golf last Thursday.
  1. _______ (you / speak) Japanese?
  1. _______ (he / come) to the party next weekend.
  1. They _______ (get) tickets to the Rolling Stones concert last week.
  1. How _______ (you / convince) him to come to the exhibition last week?
  1. She _______ (enjoy) the concert because of the noise outside.

Pronunciation


Examples

Vocabulary

Communication

  • Letter
  • Return address
  • Address
  • Stamp
  • Postmark
  • Postcard
  • Mailman
  • Mailbox
  • Newspaper
  • Reporter
  • Magazine
  • Package
  • Box
  • Telephone
  • Ring
  • Telephone jack
  • Cell phone
  • Walkie-talkie


http://www.languageguide.org/english/vocabulary/communication/

Slang and Idioms /Phrasal Verbs

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Conversation

  1. Try to list some means of communication that you know of.
  2. Which one of those do you use more?
  3. Do you think newspapers will get to be obsolete one day? Why?
  4. Is the mailman profession also in risk? Why?
  5. Do you remember when was the last time ou received a letter?
  6. Do you send/receive many packages?
  7. Did you have a stamp collection when you were a child?
  8. Are smartphones responsible for all of this changes in communication? Why?
  9. What´s the best way to communicate in your point of view? Why?
  10. How will communication be in the future?

Travel Bites

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Review

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