Chapter 2. What should I do?

• The students are expected to be able to give advices, opinion

or a recommendation.
• The students can differentiate the use between should and
must
• The students can understand the use of different pattern of
should, they are : first, should + simple present, second
should + Pr. Progressive, and the last should + Pr. Perfect
• The students can apply the material into their daily
conversation
What do you think of this picture? Give a tick to the

appropriate statements!

 You should have enough sleep

 You should consume fruits

 You shouldn’t consume fatty foods

 You should take exercise everyday

 You should go out in the sun

 You should go on a diet

READ THE DIALOGUE AND ACT IT OUT IN FRONT OF THE CLASS!
Wayne : Fiona, I don’t feel like going to the movie tonight. I’m too tired
Fiona : Oh, Wayne, you always complain of feeling tired.
You should get more exercise. Do you play any sport?
Wayne : No, I don’t.
Fiona : Well, you should. You should take sports like swimming, jogging,
running, or even walking. Any sport as long as you get some exercise.
Then you won’t feel tired easily.
Wayne : oh I see
Fiona : And I think you had better reduce your consumption of fatty food. You
will feel much better if you do.
Wayne : Oh dear, I’m getting fat. I’d better go on a diet.
Fiona : Yes, you should. Look! What are you eating now? You really shouldn’t
be eating so much rice, bread, or potatoes. Things like that are very
fattening
Wayne : Yes, you’re right. I’d better eat some fruits. Thanks for your advice, Fiona.
Fiona : that’s okay
Answer the questions!
1. Why won’t Wayne go to the movie tonight?
2. What makes him always feel tired?
3. What does Fiona think about Wayne?
4. What else does Fiona suggest Wayne to do?
5. Is Wayne going to go on a diet?
6. What shouldn’t he consume?
7. What is the topic of dialogue above?
 What is the difference between “Should” and “Must?
should and must, both of them are modal auxiliary verbs. But they are little
bit different in meaning.
we often use should when we say what we think it is a good thing to do or it is a
good idea. For example
1. the government should do something about the economy
2. Should we invite Susan to the party? Yes, I think we should
In giving advice, should and had better are commonly used. For example:
3. I think you should take more exercise
4. I think you had better do more exercise
MUST is used when expressing obligation, duty or a rule that we can’t break.
Shoud is not as strong as must. For example:
5. You should stop smoking (it would be a good idea to stop smoking)
6. You must stop smoking (it is necessary that you stop smoking)
Fill in the blanks with “should”, “shouldn’t , “must” or “mustn’t”
1. You ……………….. Take exercise if you want to feel fine
2. You ………………… come to school on time
3. You ………………… focus on your family and less on work
4. You look so tired. I think you ………………… take a few days off
5. You ………………… swim in that river. It is full of crocodile
6. You ………………… worry about the exam, you have worked really hard
7. Jenny, you ………………… pay in that street
8. You ………………… touch anything electrical if you are in the bath. It will be very dangerous
9. He ………………… eat so many sweets. He’s getting really fat
10. You ………………… go on an organized trip if you don’t know the place and don’t speak the language
11. You ………………… be quiet in the library
12. The museum rules say that you ………………… take photos
13. You ………………… seventeen years old to get a driving license
14. You ………………… listen to your mom’s piece of advise
15. “Twilight” is a really great book. You ………………… read it soon
You have understood the difference between should and must….
Now lets go on to the next material, that is, the use of should.
Here, “should” has three patterns

1. Should + simple present

2. Should + Pr. Progressive
3. Should + Pr. Perfect

Lets check it out

1. Should + simple present

Affirmative (+) Subject + should + verb 1

Negative (-) Subject + shouldn’t + verb 1

Interrogative (?) Should + Subject + Verb 1 ?

We often use should when we say what we think it is a good idea to do

for examples:
2. you’ve often got toothache. You should check it up to the dentist
This sentence means that the speaker wants to say that it’s a good idea for you
to go to the dentist
2. Mom, I want to grow higher. Any suggestions?
You should take more exercise likes swimming and jumping. You also should
consume high protein foods like milk, meat and soy
3. You’ve been coughing a lot lately. You shouldn’t smoke so much
2. Should + Pr. Progressive

Affirmative (+) Subject + should be + verb ing

Negative (-) Subject + shouldn’t be + verb ing

Interrogative (?) Should + Subject + be + Verb ing ?

When you say that “You should be doing something”, you mean that it is the best thing to do or
what somebody is expected to do at this moment.
For examples:
3. I really should be studying for my exam tomorrow.
this sentence means that I’m not doing it yet, but I think it’s a good idea to do it right now.
2. “Where is Ms. Icha?”
“Ms. Icha? She is teaching in her classroom”
“What? She should be attending the meeting. All teachers are waiting for her.”
this sentence means that it is a good idea for Ms. Icha to join the meeting now because all
teachers have been waiting for her
2. Should + Pr. Perfect

Affirmative (+) Subject + should have + verb 3

Negative (-) Subject + shouldn’t have + verb 3

Interrogative (?) Should + Subject + have + Verb 3 ?

When you say that “You should have done”, you mean that
3. it was the best thing to do, but you didn’t
4. We expected something to happen, but it didn’t
For examples:
 Henry should have finished his work two days ago (but he didn’t)
 He made an impolite statement. As a student, he shouldn’t have said such a thing. (but he did)
Put the verbs in brackets with “should”, should be or “Should have”
1. The pupils are bored with the English lesson. The teacher …………. (make) the lessons more interesting for pupils
2. Look at the vase! It’s broken into pieces now. You …………. (be) careful. It was an expensive Chinese vase
3. Watch out! A car is coming. You …………. (be) careful when you cross the street.
4. You …………. (not give) the baby a pen to play with. It’s too risky
5. “It’s 10 p.m. The airplane hasn’t landed yet.
“You’re right. The airplane …………. (land) now.
6. The man is coughing a lot. He …………. (not smoke) so much
7. You …………. (consult) a dictionary if you don’t understand the meaning.
8. If you had told me about the problem, I would have been glad to help you. You ………….(not give) up easily.
9. My car drove into the back of someone else’s car. I …………. (not drive) the car too close.
10. They wrote the word “analyze” with “s”, which was UK spelling. They …………. (write) the word with “z” in US
spelling.
11. I didn’t order fried rice for my lunch. They …………. (give) me fried noodles
12. You …………. (