Can and Have to

ADDITIONS

Expressing Ability
Occupations
Looking for a Job
Expressing Obligation
Invitations

VOCABULARY PREVIEW

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Can You?

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* Ask another student in your class: "Can you...?

Of Course They Can

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READING

THE ACE EMPLOYMENT SERVICE

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Many people are sitting in the reception room at the Ace Employment Service. They're all looking for work, and they're hoping they can find jobs today.

Natalie is looking for a job as a secretary. She can type, she can file, and she can use business software on the computer. William is looking for a job as a building superintendent. He can paint walls, he can repair locks, and he can fix stoves and refrigerators.

Sandra is looking for a job as a construction worker. She can use tools, she can operate equipment, and she can build things. Nick is looking for a job as a salesperson. He can talk to customers, he can use a cash register, and he can take inventory. Stephanie and Tiffany are looking for jobs as actresses. They can sing, they can dance, and they can act.

Good luck, everybody! We hope you find the jobs you're looking for!

READING CHECK-UP

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LISTENING

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ON YOUR OWN Your Skills

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They Can't Go to Herbert's Party

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How to Say It!
Apologizing

A. Can you go to a movie with me on Saturday?
B. I'm sorry. I can't. I have to clean my apartment.

* Practice the interactions on this page, using "I'm sorry" to apologize.

INTERACTIONS

* Practice conversations with other students. Practice inviting, apologizing, and giving reasons.

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READING

APPLYING FOR A DRIVER'S LICENSE

Henry is annoyed. He's applying for a driver's license, and he'supset. all the things he has to do.

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READING CHECK-UP
WHAT'S THE ANSWER?

Can Henry apply for a driver's license on the telephone?
Where does he have to go to apply for a license?
How does he have to fill out the form?
How many photographs does he have to attach to the application?
What kindof photographs do they have to be?
What does Henry have to do during the road test?

FIX THIS SIGN!

This sign at the Motor Vehicles Department is wrong. The things people have to do are in the wrong order. On a separate sheet of paper, fix the sign based on the story.