Talking about what you have to do
Joe95 Hi! What are you doing?
JenH Waiting for a friend to call. What are you doing?
Joe95 Thinking about a birthday gift for Jason.
JenH You haven't got one?
Joe95 No.
JenH What time is the party?
Joe95 4:00
JenH But isn't it 12:15 in Boston now.
Joe95 Yes. Oh, no! I have to go
JenH Me, too. My mother is calling me for dinner
Joe95 I'm really late!
JenH Why? The party isn't until 4!
Joe95. I know, but I have to go shopping and then get ready for the party!
JenH! Now my sister is calling me! I have to set the table.
Joe95 Can you be online next Saturday around 4 p.m. your time?
JenH I think so. Good luck with the gift and have fun at the party!
Ex 1: Match the questions with the answers. What does have to mean?
1 Why does Joe have to go? a set the table
2 Why does Jen have to go? b He has to get a gift for Jason
3 What does Joe have to do? c go shopping
4 What does Jen have to do? d It’s time for dinner
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