Work in pairs. Take turns reading and responding to situations 1-6 using past modals and the words in brackets.
1 Alima wasn't at school yesterday. (be ill)
2 Batyr looks pleased (receive some good news)
3 Fred was heading for the tennis court and he was carrying a sports bag (take up tennis)
4 Kairat has been in hospital for a long time. (have an operation)
5 Medet put sugar into his tea. (cut down on sugar)
6 Assel has taken up sport and she looks much fitter. (give up smoking)​