Read the text below and choose the correct words or phrases. My best friend Andy (1) may/can dance really well. In fact, his mum says he started dancing before he (2) could/can even walk! He's so good, I think he (3) should/ought become a professional when he's older. I wish I (4) could/can dance as well as Andy, but unfortunately I (5) can't/mustn't. Andy's in a ballroom dancing team and takes part in amateur competitions, so he (6) has to/should practise a lot. Next year, when he and his dancing partner Michelle are 16, he'll (7) be able to/can enter the British Adult Ballroom Dancing Championships. They're going to be held in London. My mum says that if Andy gets into the final, I (8) will/can go and support him. I (9) mustn't/can't wait! She also says, though, that I (10) don't have to/mustn't be disappointed if he doesn't get into the final, as it's very difficult. She's right, of course. I'm just going to (11) must/have to hope for the best, I suppose.

Правильные ответы:

1. can – Andy can dance really well.

2. could – he started dancing before he could even walk!

3. should – I think he should become a professional when he's older.

4. could – I wish I could dance as well as Andy.

5. can't – but unfortunately I can't.

6. has to – he has to practise a lot.

7. be able to – he'll be able to enter the British Adult Ballroom Dancing Championships.

8. will – I will go and support him.

9. can't – I can't wait!

10. mustn't – I mustn't be disappointed if he doesn't get into the final.

11. have to – I'm just going to have to hope for the best, I suppose.

Краткое объяснение:

1. Can – выражает способность или умение что-либо делать.

2. Could – прошедшая форма глагола can, обозначает способность в прошлом.

3. Should – выражает совет или рекомендацию.

4. Could – после I wish используется could, когда мы говорим о желаемой способности.

5. Can't – выражает отсутствие способности что-либо делать.

6. Has to – выражает необходимость, обязанность регулярно тренироваться.

7. Be able to – используется после will, поскольку после модального глагола will требуется начальная форма be able to.

8. Will – выражает будущее действие.

9. Can't wait – устойчивое выражение, означающее «не могу дождаться».

10. Mustn't – выражает запрет или необходимость не делать чего-либо.

11. Have to – используется после going to, чтобы выразить необходимость или вынужденное действие.