Exercises

Unit 33 · should 1

33.1

For each situation, write a sentence with should or shouldn’t + one of the following: go a

For each situation•write a sentence with should or shouldn’t + one of the following: go away for a few days stay up so late look for another job put some pictures on the walls take a picture worry so much

1Anna needs a change. She should go away for a few days.(Example)

Your salary is very low. You

Jack always finds it hard to get up. He

What a beautiful view! You

Laura is always anxious. She

Dan’s room isn’t very nice.

33.2

Complete the sentences

1Helen has been studying hard, so she should pass the exam .(Example)

Joe hasn’t arrived yet, but he .

The TV has been repaired. It now.

It to get to the hotel. About 20 minutes.

I sent the documents to you today, so you them tomorrow.

The weather is unusually cold. It at this time of year.

The best way to get to the airport is by taxi. It than ten pounds.

If you have a problem with the computer, try restarting it. That the problem.

33.3

Complete the sentences

Complete the sentences•Use should

1You look tired. You should go to bed. (go)(Example)

2You missed a great party last night. You should have come . (come)(Example)

I’ m in a difficult position. What do you think I now? (do)

I’m sorry that I didn’t take your advice. I what you said. (do)

We lost the game, but we were the better team. We . (win)

We don’t see you enough. You and see us more often. (come)

We went the wrong way and got lost. We right, not left. (turn)

My exam results weren’t good. I better. (do)

33.4

Read the situations and write sentences with should / should have / shouldn’t / shouldn’t

1I’m feeling sick. I ate too much. I shouldn’t have eaten so much.

2When we got to the restaurant, there were no free tables. We hadn’t reserved one. We

3Laura told me her address, but I didn’t write it down. Now I can’t remember the house number. I

4The shop is open every day from 8.30. It is 9 o’clock now, but the shop isn’t open yet.

5I was looking at my phone. I wasn’t looking where I was going. I walked into a wall.

6Kate is driving. The speed limit is 30 miles an hour, but Kate is doing 50. She

7I wasn’t feeling well yesterday, but I went to work. That was a mistake. Now I feel worse.

8Tomorrow there is a football match between Team A and Team B. Team A are much better.

9I was driving. The car in front stopped suddenly and I drove into it. It wasn’t my fault. The driver in front

1—(Example)

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