4 Read the rule and the examples. Then find three more examples in the dialogue. RULES
We use can, could and may to ask permission
or make a request. We use can and may, but
not could, to give permission.
"Can I buy a new phone, Dad?' 'No, you can't.
"Could I try this dress on?' 'Of course you can.
May I pay by credit card?' 'Yes, you may.'
2) Cairo is the capital of Egypt .
3) Would you like a banana or strawberries?
4) Ukraine and Turkey are separated by the Black sea.
5) The fly is on the ceiling in the kitchen.
6) My mother is an accountant and my father is a lawyer. They work in the same company in the centre of our town .
7) How much are her Italian lessons? - Ten dollars an hour .
8) It was so picturesque in the Crimea last summer.
9) Where are the dogs? - They are in the garden .
10) My favourite subjects are Chemistry and Biology.
11) London stands on the Thames.
12) My granny lives in a small village in the country.
13) The Volga is the longest river in Russia.
14) Your baby shouldn`t sit in the sun on a hot day.
15) Do you like vegetables?
16) Mother has got a terrible headache today.
17) She is a very nice woman but her sons are bad boys.
18) My friend usually goes to the Alps in spring by plane .
19) Look at the woman . She is the neighbour l told you about.
20) I had my holiday in the northern Italy last year but I`m going to cross the Atlantic ocean and visit the USA next year.
It was strange but I COULDN’T find our cat, Tom, anywhere. The whole family got worried.
“He’s gone hunting,” my YOUNGER sister said.
“All cats hunt MICE. I read about it in a book.”
“I’m sure he IS SLEEPING in the armchair,” Mum said. But the cat wasn’t there either.
“Look! I HAVE FOUND him!” my little sister shouted. “He’s in the washing machine!” We watched in surprise as the cat got out of the washing machine.
“Come on, kitty, come here. We WILL GIVE you some milk.”