Modals of obligation

1. Hard Work
Modals of obligation
can’t, have to, don’t have to

2. butcher
• You have to be good at talking to people. (6
points)
• You have to keep your place of work very
clean. (5 points)
• You can’t smoke at work. (4 points)
• You have to be skilful with a knife. (3 points)
• You are probably not a vegetarian!. (2 points)
• You sell meat to other people. (1 point)

3. firefighter
• You have to be adventurous and helpful. (6
points)
• You can’t be afraid of heights. (5 points)
• You can’t work from home. (4 points)
• You have to be ready for emergencies. (3 points)
• You have to wear a uniform and a helmet. (2
points)
• You have to save people from buildings on fire. (1
point)

4. dancer
• You don’t work in an office. (6 points)
• You have to be fit. (5 points)
• You can’t eat unhealthy food. (4 points)
• You have to do a lot of training. (3 points)
• You have to be quite musical. (2 points)
• You like dancing very much. (1 point)

5. window cleaner
• You have to work outside. (6 points)
• You don’t have to travel very far. (5 points)
• You work with water. (4 points)
• You have to use a bucket in your work. (3
points)
• You can’t be afraid of heights. (2 points)
• You have to clean a lot of windows. (1 point)

6. tourist guide
• You like History and Geography. (6 points)
• You don’t have to use a computer. (5 points)
• You have to be sociable and outgoing. (4
points)
• You don’t have to wear a uniform. (3 points)
• You have to have a clear voice. (2 points)
• You have to explain things to tourists. (1 point)

7. hairdresser
• You have to like talking to people. (6 points)
• You have to stand up for a long time. (5 points)
• You have to be good with your hands. (4 points)
• You work with mirrors. (3 points)
• You help people look more attractive. (2 points)
• You have to cut and comb other people’s hair. (1
point)

8. • can’t
• have to
• don’t have to