Page 59 - English Grammar in Use Suppl. Ex. - Fifth Edition

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85 Complete the conversation with should where necessary. Leave out should where
possible.

ben: We’ve got a review of the company’s environmental footprint today and I can’t find our
latest energy consumption figures. What (1) should I do (I / do)?
sue: I really don’t know. It’s odd that (2) (the figures /
disappear) just when you need them. Did you ask Rose?
ben: Yes. She insisted that (3) (I / check) all the files
myself.
sue: She’s so unhelpful.
ben: And where’s Jack? He promised to update me on new machinery costs.
sue: I saw him printing off some figures a few minutes ago.
ben: It’s important (4) (we / discuss) his report before
the meeting.
sue: Shall I go and find him?
ben: No, (5) (I / not / bother). He’s probably on his way.
sue: OK. Are you going to stay in the office over lunchtime?
ben: Yes. It’s vital (6) (I / find) these figures for this
afternoon’s meeting.
sue: Oh, right. Well, I’m going out to give
a talk to some new graduates about
our industry this afternoon, so, if
(7)
(anyone / call), will you say I’m not
available till tomorrow?
ben: Sure. Are we going to recruit new staff?
sue: I’d like to, but the accountant’s
recommendation is that
(8)
(we / wait) until later in the year. He says
we can’t afford anyone yet. He suggests
(9)
(we / hire) someone temporary if we
really have to.
ben: Well, I suppose it’s only natural
(10)
(he / be) cautious. But we could really
do with permanent help.
sue: Yes, quite.

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