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Period 3 Grammar
Unit 7 Abilities
A. Using can, could and may
1 We use can or could to talk about ability. We use can to talk about present ability and use could to talk about ability in the past.
Millie can speak good English.
Shirley cannot ride a horse.
The old man could swim across the Yangtze River.
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We write cannot as one word.
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2 We use can, could or may to ask for permission. Could sounds more polite than can. May is formal.
— Can I borrow your bike, Millie?
— Yes, you can. Here you are.
— Could I smoke here?
— Sorry, I’m afraid you can’t.
—May I use your mobile phone?
—Of course you may.
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We can also use be able to to talk about ability.
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A trip to South Hill
The students are going to South Hill. Amy is talking to Mr Wu about the trip. Complete their conversation with can, could or may.
Amy: (1) __________________ I take my cousin Shirley with us, Mr Wu?
Can/May/Could
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Mr Wu: Yes, you (2) _____________. But we’ll get there by bike. (3) _________ she ride a bike?
Amy: Yes, she (4) _________. South Hill is a good place to have fun. (5) ______________ we go camping there?
Mr Wu: I’m afraid you (6) _________.
Amy: I see. (7) _________ I make a call on your mobile? I left mine at home.
can/may
Can
can
Can/Could
can’t
May
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Mr Wu: Of course you (8) _________. By the way, (9) _________ you take your camera with you, Amy? ①
Amy: No problem. ②
温馨提示:此符号表示“考点精讲点拨”链接。
may
can/could
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B. Using What and How to express strong feelings
We use What ...! or How ...! in a short phrase to express strong feelings about someone or something.
How dangerous!
What a brave man!
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We make sentences with What ...! and How ...! like this:
Noun phrase
What a beautiful flower (it is) !
beautiful flowers (they are) !
an interesting idea (he has) !
interesting ideas (you have) !
nice music (it is) !
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Adjective
How beautiful (the flower is) !
beautiful (the flowers are)