Listen to the audio and choose the best meaning for each modal verb
- Children and teachers had to be evacuated from South East Secondary School [Prediction|Necessity|Obligation|Possibility|Ability].
- The firefighters were able to bring the fire under control quite quickly. [Prediction|Necessity|Obligation|Possibility|Ability].
- There might be several months before the concert hall is back in operation. [Prediction|Necessity|Obligation|Possibility|Ability].
- Air passengers of SunAERO could be hit badly today.[Prediction|Necessity|Obligation|Possibility|Ability].
- All the workers must accept the new working conditions. [Prediction|Necessity|Obligation|Possibility|Ability].
- Both sides will have to return to the negotiating table if the situation doesn't change. [Prediction|Necessity|Obligation|Possibility|Ability].
Script
And now on Radio 4, it's 9 o'clock and here is some recent news.
Up to 600 children and teachers had to be evacuated from South East Secondary School after the fire broke out in one of the classrooms yesterday. Though firefighters were able to bring the fire under control quite quickly, they couldn't prevent the fire from damaging the school's concert hall. There might be several months before the concert hall is back in operation, but the school itself should be able to reopen next week.
Air passengers of SunAERO could be hit badly today as cabin crews stay at home because of a series of one-day strikes. These strikes might cause chaos and nearly 3000 people may experience delays. The managing director of the airline company stays firm in imposing new rules and says that all workers must accept the new working conditions. The Union spokesperson claims that both sides will have to return to the negotiating table if the situation doesn't change.
And now the weather forecast. If you are in the west of the country, you shouldn't be bothered with some rain today, it will be warm and sunny with a temperature of 25 degrees Celsius. But if you find yourself in the north of the country, you should certainly take an umbrella as the weathermen predict some heavy showers, the temperature will fall to 15 degrees Celsius.