Grammar: Second conditional; Modal verbs of advice: should, ought to, had better p. 43

Complete the sentences with the verbs in brackets in the correct form. Use the contracted form where possible. Remember you can also use might or could instead of would.
1 If I ________ (have) more time, I ________ (start) judo lessons.
2 How ________ (they / behave) if the coach ________ (not speak) to them during training?
3 Fiona ________ (not be) here if she ________ (be) angry with you.
4 If the children ________ (ride) their bikes or ________ (play) some games, they ________ (not get) so bored.
5 Mark ________ (have) more money if he ________ (spend) it better.
6 I ________ (lead) a healthier life if I ________ (be) you.

Complete the text with the verbs below in the correct form. Use the contracted from where possible.

work ● do ● need ● change ● take ● help ● not be ● drink ● be ● have

The benefits of tea
Are you a tea lover? It's probable you are, considering lots and lots of people drink tea. Statistics say that tea is the second most consumed drink in the world, after water. Even so, if you ________ a person who loved tea, you________ your mind after reading this article. I'll give some scenarios and explain why.
Scenario no. 1 According to a study published in the journal Advances in Nutrition, if a person ________ high blood pressure, he or she ________ to drink only two cups of black or green tea to lower it.
Scenario no. 2 Imagine the day before the exam for some students. They're having energy drinks: bad choice! If they ________ green tea, their memory________ better.
Scenario no. 3 What ________ (you) if you ________ ill? Probably you________ some medicine, which is perfect, but also tea ________: some varieties are rich in polyphenols and can support the immune system.

Rewrite the parts of the sentences in bold using the words in brackets.

How to avoid the side effects of drinking tea
1 If you have problems sleeping, you shouldn't drink tea, you should choose herbal tea instead. (ought)
If you have problems sleeping, you ought not to drink tea, ________.
2 You shouldn't drink too much tea if it makes you nervous. (had better)
________ if it makes you nervous.
3 It's recommended that you make regular appointments at the dentist because tea can stain your teeth. (should)
________ because tea can stain your teeth.
4 It's better if you drink different types of tea, as they have their own unique health benefits. (If I were)
________, as they have their own unique health benefits.
5 It isn't good for you if you put a lot of sugar in your tea. (ought)
________ in your tea.

Complete the text with the verbs below in the correct form. Use the contracted form where possible. Then think about the text. What do you do to keep fit and feel well? Make any changes you need and use it for your oral production.

feel ● have ● say ● be ● spend ● should ● not take ● catch ● go ● not rain ● have to

I usually take care of myself because I believe that, if you ________ in good shape, you ________ fewer problems and can be happier. I usually do sport: I play basketball and do athletics. This week ________ running in the woods with the rest of the team if it ________. I hope it won't be too cold: if I ________ a cold, ________ stop training for a while. I don't like it when I'm ill. I ________ medicine unless I ________ really bad and the doctor ________ it's necessary. I believe my lifestyle is good also because I drink a lot of water (about two litres a day) and I eat well: I eat plenty of vegetables and fruit, I rarely have junk food. After I finish school today, I________ some time with my friends before training. There's a new café that serves delicious smoothies. You ________ try the one with acai berries and mango. Delicious and healthy!