A2 Reading: Modal verbs

Before you read

Instruction: The reading text is an interview with a travel blogger named Leo.

Prediction Question: What is one thing Leo MUST advise people to do before a big trip, and one thing they SHOULDN'T do?

Task 1: Read the interview summary with Leo

Leo is 25 and has travelled to 40 countries. In a recent interview, he shared some of his best advice and future plans.

"If you want to be a digital nomad, you must be disciplined," Leo explains. "You must find a good schedule. Otherwise, you will not earn enough money for your adventures. When I started, I could only speak English, but now I can speak basic Spanish, which is a big help. My advice to everyone is simple: you should always buy travel insurance. If you get sick, it could save you thousands of dollars."

Leo was asked about his future plans. "Next year, I will start a new project about sustainable tourism. I will travel more slowly, perhaps only visiting three countries. I might even stay in one place for six months. I don't know the exact location yet, but I may choose Thailand or maybe Portugal. It could be a big change from my current style, but I think it will be good for the environment."

When asked about common travel problems, Leo said, "You shouldn't carry too much cash. That's a huge mistake. And you must not forget to check visa requirements! Different countries have different rules. For example, in some places, you may need a special permit just to visit a national park."

He finished with a positive message: "Don't wait! Anyone can travel, even on a small budget. You just need to plan well. I will definitely continue travelling until I'm 80! And who knows? I might write a book about my life one day. It could be a best-seller!"

Task 2: Choose the correct modal verb

Instruction: Choose the modal verb that correctly completes the sentence.

1. If you want to be a digital nomad, you ________ be disciplined.
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2. When Leo started, he ________ only speak English.
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3. Travel insurance ________ save you thousands of dollars.
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4. Next year, Leo ________ start a new project about sustainable tourism.
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5. Leo says you ________ forget to check visa requirements.
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Task 3: Identify the modal verb function

Instruction: Choose the best description for the modal verb function.

1. "I might write a book about my life one day."
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2. "You shouldn't carry too much cash."
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3. "In some places, you may need a special permit."
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4. "You must not forget to check visa requirements!"
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Task 4: Rephrase the sentence

Instruction: Rewrite the sentences using the modal verb provided.

1. It is a good idea to buy travel insurance. (Use: SHOULD)
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2. Leo is 100% sure he will continue travelling. (Use: WILL)
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3. It is prohibited to forget to check visa requirements. (Use: MUST NOT)
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4. It is possible Leo will stay in one place for six months. (Use: MIGHT)
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