What items do you take with you when getting away? for example, a pair of trainers
Some considerations when travelling to Europe
1.- When travelling abroad you must arrive two hours in advance for international flights.
2.- If you fly to Europe, you don't have to have a Visa.
3.- Many people there can speak English pretty well.
4.- You can't pay in Mexican pesos or American dollars at the store, you have to pay in euros.
5.- You have to show your passport to the border officer to get access.
6.- You should get informed about the attractions before getting the cities you will visit.
7.- You can visit all the countries that are part of the Schengen Area with one passport stamp.
8.- You can't go to the toilet during a flight when there is turbulence.
Modal Verbs
1.- Ability
2.- Possibility
3.- Impossibility
4.-Certainty
5.- Obligation
6.- No obligation
7.- Permission
8.- Advice or recommendation
Functions of the Modal Verbs:
1.- Ability
I can speak English.
can - could - be able to
2.- Possibility
You can take a direct flight from Cancun to London.
can - could - may - might
3.- Impossibility
You can't get into the USA as a Mexican if you don't have a Visa.
can't - mustn't - couldn't
4.-Certainty
People must feel exhausted after having taken a nine-hour flight.
must - can't
5.- Obligation
You must arrive at least two hours in advance for an international flight.
must - have to - need to
6.- No obligation
You don't have to have a Visa as a Mexican to visit the UK.
don't have to - don't need to - needn't
7.- Permission
You can go to the toilet whenever you want.
can - may
8.- Advice or recommendation
You should chill out during the flight.
should - ought to - must
Collaborative Online Exercise about Simple Modals and Semi-modals
https://wordwall.net/es/resource/30776112
Collaborative Online Exercise about Simple Modals and Semi-modals
Individual Online Exercise about Online Exercise about Simple Modals and Semimodals
https://www.internationalschooltutors.de/English/activities/grammar/multi2/modal1.html
Speaking Practice about the different functions of the Modal Verbs
https://wordwall.net/es/resource/71590616/speaking-practice-about-the-functions-of-modal-verbs
3.2.- Modals in the Past
3.2.1.- Past Simple Modals
3.2.2.- Perfect Modals
Opening Speaking Practice
Where would you like to go back if you were a child again?
If I were a child again, I would like to go back to Six Flags.
What could you do when you were a child?
I could rollerskate when I was a child.
What did you have to do when you were a child?
I had to wear a uniform at school.
Past simple modal verbs:
a) would for past imaginary situations
b) could for past ability or possibility
c) had to for past obligations
Introductory Matching Activity of Perfect Modals
https://wordwall.net/es/resource/71590616
My childhood vacations
When I think
back to my childhood vacations, I remember the excitement that filled the air
as summer approached. Every year, my family would pile into the car and set off
for the same cozy cabin by the lake. The drive felt endless, but my siblings
and I would pass the time singing songs and playing games, our anticipation
building with each mile. As soon as we arrived, the familiar scent of pine
trees and the sound of water lapping at the shore welcomed us home.
Each evening,
we would gather around the campfire, roasting marshmallows and sharing stories.
My mom always made her famous s’mores, and the gooey chocolate and toasted
marshmallows were a treat we looked forward to. We might have told
ghost stories or reminisced about our day, but more often, we simply enjoyed
the warmth of the fire and each other's company. Those nights, under a sky full
of stars, felt magical and timeless.
Looking back, I
realize how those vacations shaped my love for the outdoors and my close bond
with my family. We could have chosen extravagant destinations,
but the simplicity of our lake cabin held a charm that I cherish to this day.
Each trip was a reminder that happiness often lies in shared moments and
nature’s beauty, a lesson that continues to resonate with me as an adult. If I
could relive those days, I would savor every little detail even more.
Collaborative Online Exercise of Perfect Modals
https://wordwall.net/es/resource/78824421
Individual Online Exercise of Perfect Modals
https://www.englishexercises.org/makeagame/viewgame.asp?id=13008
Individual Online Exercise of Perfect Modals
https://www.perfect-english-grammar.com/could-have-should-have-would-have-exercise-1.html
Lila had been
dreaming of the sun-kissed beaches of Bali ever since her last visit two years
ago. This year, she meticulously planned her trip, from the quaint guesthouses
to the surf lessons she had always wanted to try. The night before her
departure, she packed her bags with colorful swimsuits and a stack of books,
her heart racing with anticipation. But as the clock struck midnight, a sudden
storm swept through her town, bringing fierce winds and heavy rain. By morning,
the news was grim: her flight had been canceled due to severe weather.
Determined not
to let disappointment ruin her spirit, Lila scrambled to rebook her flight, but
every option seemed to slip away like grains of sand through her fingers.
Frustration mounted as she watched others around her secure their tickets, each
successful traveler deepening her sense of loss. She spent hours on the phone
with airlines, hoping for a miracle, only to face the same answer: no available
seats for days. As the storm raged outside, Lila felt trapped in her own home,
the walls closing in like a cage, while the paradise she longed for remained
tantalizingly out of reach.
In a moment of
surrender, Lila decided to embrace her situation. Instead of sulking, she
transformed her living room into a mini-Bali retreat, complete with tropical
fruits, her favorite playlists, and a colorful sarong draped over the couch.
Friends joined her for a weekend of homemade "Bali" dishes, laughter,
and stories of their own travel dreams. As they sipped coconut water from
mismatched glasses and shared tales of adventure, Lila realized that even if
she couldn’t physically be in Bali, she could create her own slice of paradise,
right where she was.
But as the
weeks went by, Lila couldn’t shake her yearning to return to Bali. Each sunset,
each gentle breeze reminded her of the island’s beauty, fueling her
determination to make it back. She spent her evenings researching the best
times to visit, saving diligently, and imagining herself on the shores again.
With a new sense of purpose, Lila vowed that this year, come what may, she
would board that plane and find her way back to the destination that held her
heart. The dream was far from over; it was merely paused, waiting for her
return.
Collaborative Book Exercises 1, 3, and, 4 on Page 25
Mixed Modals Exercise
https://english.lingolia.com/en/grammar/verbs/modal-verbs/exercises
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