Modals of Obligation
Read and listen to four conversations using the grammar.
Speakers: Man, Woman
Transcript
Conversation 1 | PDF Worksheet
Man: I have to work tonight.
Woman: Really? I donât have to. Today is my day off. When do you start?
Man: At 7, but I have to leave early to beat the traffic.
Woman: Yeah, you need to get going.
Man: What about you? What are you doing today?
Woman: Nothing exciting. I need to go grocery shopping, and I have to mail a few things.
Man: Sounds like fun stuff!
Woman: Yeah, I know, but I have to do it today, or else it wonât get done.
Conversation 2
Man: What are you doing tomorrow?
Woman: Nothing. Iâm free all day. What about you?
Man: I have to do yard work today. My yard looks like a mess.
Woman: Really? What do you have to do?
Man: I have to cut the grass, trim the hedges, and pull the weeds.
Woman: Sounds like fun! I love gardening.
Man: Really? I hate it, but I have to do it. My yard looks like a jungle right now.
Woman: Would you like me to help? I love working outdoors.
Man: Iâd love some help. You donât have to, though.
Woman: No, I want to help. Itâs relaxing. I donât have a yard, so I never get to do it.
Man: Great. Can you come over around 10?
Woman: Yes, that works. See you then.
Conversation 3 | PDF Worksheet
Man: Do you have to wear a suit for work?
Woman: No, but I have to wear slacks and a tie. What about you?
Man: Yes, everyone has to wear a suit. Itâs mandatory.
Woman: What a hassle! How many suits do you have?
Man: Just two for now, so I have to be careful with them and not get them dirty.
Woman: Why donât you just buy a few more suits?
Man: I want to, but I must save money first.
Woman: Yeah, I know the feeling.
Conversation 4 | PDF Worksheet
Man: What are you doing over the summer break?
Woman: Iâm working at a summer camp. This is my third season doing it.
Man: Oh, that sounds interesting. What do you do for your job?
Woman: Basic outdoors stuff. I take kids on hikes or go river rafting with them.
Man: Iâd love a job like that. How long is the camp?
Woman: Six weeks, but you must work every day, and you must stay at the camp.
Man: I wouldnât mind that. Are they hiring?
Woman: They are, but you have to have a driverâs license and be a good swimmer.
Man: I see. Well, I have a driverâs license, and Iâm actually an excellent swimmer.
Woman: Well, then, you should apply. But you must do it by April 15th.
Man: OK, I can do that! How do I apply?
Woman: You just have to go to the website and apply online. Iâll send you the web address.
Man: Thanks! Iâll definitely apply. It sounds like a fun job.