Problems and Solutions

Grammar Focus
➧ Modals of obligation and advice | should, must, have to

Vocabulary
➧ Common problems | health, work, relationships | and solutions

Practice
➧ Giving advice and suggesting solutions

Modals of Obligation and Advice

Should ◦ Ought to:
Giving advice
➧ You should eat healthier.

Must ◦ Have to:
Expressing strong obligation
➧ You must finish the report by Friday.

Mustn’t ◦ Don’t have to:
Expressing prohibition and lack of necessity
➧ You mustn’t smoke here.
➧ You don’t have to come early.

Common Problems and Solutions

Health
➧ Headache
➧ Stress
➧ Lack of sleep
➧ Poor diet

Work
➧ Deadlines
➧ Overtime
➧ Difficult colleagues

Relationship
➧ Misunderstandings
➧ Lack of communication
➧ Jealousy

Homework
Write about two problems you’ve faced and the solutions you found. Use modals of obligation and advice in your writing

Example
Last month, I was feeling stressed at work because of tight deadlines. I realized I must manage my time better, so I started making a daily schedule. It helped a lot. Another problem I faced was a lack of sleep. I decided I should avoid using my phone before bed, and now I sleep much better.