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    UNIT 1: GETTING A JOB

    PART 1

    My Education Plans

    Recently, I began taking a special training course. In the course, I'll learn what to say during a job
    interview. When the course ends next month, I'm going to apply for a full-time job at a
    department store. If they hire me, I'll be able to earn a good salary and make extra money working
    overtime, too.

    I plan to save money and study at a university in a couple of years. Some of my friends aren't
    planning to study, but I think it's important to go. It's not enough just to have a high-school
    education.

    When I was in high school, I had to learn many subjects I didn't like. But when I go to study at the
    university, I'll be able to choose the courses I want. I'm interested in learning business. Maybe one
    day I'll have my own company. Then, I can interview people and give them jobs!

    PART 2

    - Good morning. Susan Blake's office.

    - Hello. I'd like to speak to Ms. Blake, please.

    - I'm sorry. Ms. Blake is in Washington today. Can I help you?

    - Well, I'd really prefer to speak to Ms. Blake.

    - Certainly. She'll be back next Monday.

    - Fine. I'll call her then.

    MORE MODALS (and SEMI-MODALS): BE ABLE TO

    AFFIRMATIVE

    USE:

    Used to talk about ability in the present, future, and past. It is very similar in meaning to the
    Modals CAN and COULD.

    FORM:
    [SUBJECT + BE(present/past/future) + ABLE TO + VERB...]

    EXAMPLES:

    "He worked hard and was able to pass the exam."

    "Mary broke her leg just two months ago but she's already able to walk again."

    "She needs time to decide, but she'll be able to give you an answer tomorrow."

    NEGATIVE

    USE:

    Used to talk about inability or failure to do something in the past, present, or future.

    FORM:

    [SUBJECT + BE (present/past/future)

    + NOT + ABLE TO + VERB...]

    EXAMPLES:

    "The store was closed, so I wasn't able to buy the book."

    "Sorry, we won't be able to fix your car until next week."

    QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

    USE:

    Used to ask questions about ability in the present, past, and future.

    YES/NO QUESTIONS
    FORM:

    [Q: BE (all tenses) + SUBJECT + ABLE TO + VERB...?]

    [A: Yes, + SUBJECT + BE.

    No, + SUBJECT + BE NOT.]

    EXAMPLES:

    "Were you able to buy that book for me?"

    "Yes I was. Here it is!"

    WH-QUESTIONS

    FORM:

    About the SUBJECT of the sentence

    [WH-WORD + BE ABLE TO+ VERB...?]

    About the REST of the sentence

    [WH-WORD + BE + SUBJECT + ABLE TO + VERB...?]

    EXAMPLES:

    "Who was able to finish their homework on time?"

    "When will you be able to pay back the loan?"

    "We'll be able to pay you next month."

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