1 Read the first paragraph of the text below. Then in pairs, say if you have ‘unnecessary things’ at home. Give examples.
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2 Read the text. Then, in pairs, ask and answer the questions.
1 What are the advantages of being a minimalist?
2 Are you a messy person or are you organised?
3 How often do you tidy up your room?
4 Do you throw things out regularly or do you hold onto things?
5 How do you get rid of stuff you don’t want anymore?
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Malek the MINIMALIST WHAT IS MINIMALISM? DO YOU HAVE TO GET RID OF ALL YOURTHINGS TO BE A MINIMALIST? |
3 Look at the table below and find the things that you can see in the photos. Then in pairs, add more words to the categories.
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Furniture and Decorations |
wardrobe, curtains, carpet, rug, … |
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Fixed things |
windowsill, radiator, stairs, … |
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Places for Things |
drawer, hanger, surface, …
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Modal verbs
4 Find verbs 1–7 in the text and match them with their meanings a–f. Use one meaning twice.
1 c, f should a it’s necessary
2 a have to b it isn’t necessary
3 d shouldn’t c it’s a good idea
4 b don’t have to d it isn’t a good idea
5 c, f could e it isn’t allowed
6 a must f it’s a suggestion/an idea
7 e mustn’t
5 Study the Grammar box and Watch Out! and check your answers to Exercise 4.
| Modal verbs must/have to = it’s necessary You must do exercises every day. You have to throw the rubbish out on Thursdays. don’t have to = it isn’t necessary You don’t have to go to Japan to be a minimalist. should = it’s a good idea You should watch that film; it’s good. shouldn’t = it isn’t a good idea You shouldn’t wear pink; it doesn’t suit you. mustn’t = don’t do it, it isn’t allowed You mustn’t eat here. could = it’s a suggestion/an idea You could lend me that book if you like |
| WATCH OUT! Must and Have to both mean that something is necessary but they’re not exactly the same. We typically use must for personal opinions and have to for facts, rules or external obligations. |
6 Choose the correct verbs to complete the tips.
TOP TIPS FOR MINIMALISTS
1 To be a minimalist, you could / have to be organised and disciplined.
2 You could / shouldn’t start by making a list of all the things you own.
3 You mustn’t / should keep anything that you don’t use regularly.
4 You should / shouldn’t get multipurpose things, e.g. a sofa bed.
5 You don’t have to / must throw things out if you don’t use them.
7 Malek’s family come to visit. Complete the sentences with
verbs from the Grammar box. Then listen and check.
1 Uncle Yes, it’s a very neat bedroom. Ramzi, you should keep your room this tidy!
2 Aunt I must have a cup of tea, nephew. I’m really thirsty.
3 Aunt You don’t have to wear the same clothes all the time. You should put on that sweater your grandmother gave you. It’s nice and warm.
4 Aunt shouldn’t It’s not right.
5 Malek You might have to share a mug. We've only got three cups.
6 Uncle Three mugs! You should get some more.
7 Malek If you’re a minimalist, you mustn’t keep things that you don’t use.
8 SPEAKING Do you agree or disagree with these statements? Discuss in pairs.
1 You have to tidy up your bedroom every day.
2 You mustn’t throw all your rubbish in the same bin.
3 You should always do the dishes as soon as you finish eating.
4 You must be organised in life to be happy.
I don’t have to tidy up my room every day but I
have to do it every weekend.
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Workbook
Modal verbs
1 Complete the sentences with the modal verbs from the box.
| could don’t have to has to mustn’t should shouldn’t |
1 You shouldn't keep all these clothes on the sofa – it's so untidy.
2 I could help you tidy up your bedroom if you want.
3 I think you mustn’t get a new wardrobe – this one isn’t very nice.
4 You should take your coffee into the clothes shop!
5 You don’t have to take the rug with you now – we can deliver it to your home.
6 Dana has to tidy up her room before her mum gets home!
2 Choose the correct modal verbs to complete the sentences.
1 Who must / has to do the washing up this evening?
2 I must / have to learn how to cook – it will be very useful when I go to college.
3 Muna can’t come. She must / has to study.
4 In this country, you must / have to buy a TV licence every year.
5 Khaled must / has to get his hair cut because he’s going to his cousin's wedding.
6 I must / have to remember to buy some more hangers for my clothes.
7 How often must Lama / does Lama have to make dinner?
8 We must / have to clean this carpet – it’s so dirty!
3 Choose the the correct modal verbs to complete the text.
| I feel unfit and unhealthy. What advice can you give me? What do you think I ____ do? Thanks for your help. RaedBoy You _____ join a sports club if you like. I go to a running club and I really enjoy it. Cookie12 Well, first of all, you ____ go to bed late, especially if you ____ to get up early for work or school. Gym45 I agree with Cookie12. You _____ to join a sports club. FadiG |
1 a have b should c must
2 a could b must c have to
3 a shouldn’t b must c don’t have to
4 a must b have c should
5 a mustn’t b have c could
4 Complete the conversation with one word or a negative contraction in each gap.
Faisal, What do we have to wear for your brother’s wedding?
Sultan, You don’t have to wear anything special, but you should look quite smart.
Faisal I’ve got a nice jacket and a white shirt. I must iron it tonight. Do you think I should wear a tie?
Sultan It’s up to you. My brother has to to wear a tie, but you don’t!
Faisal What time does the wedding start? Sultan Three o’clock. You mustn’t be late. We could take you in our car if you like.
Faisal That would be great. Thanks.
