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Structure: ‘Modals 3’

Modals and probability

We previously said that all modals express a level of probability. This week we look at what that level of probability is related to each of our modal verbs. Check out the diagram below for information and try to make your own examples with each.

Diagram which shows how to express probability using modals.
Expressing probability using modals.

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Video answers: ‘Farnborough 2016 – day 4’

Here are the answers to last Friday’s video, enjoy!

Suggested ICAO level for video: 5+

  1. It was the final 727 to come off the factory line in Renton.
  2. Nowadays it’s used as an oil spill response aircraft.
  3. The plane descends to a level of 150ft over an oil slick and sprays its detergent onto the oil to help to break up the oil.
  4. Boeing had a great week in relation to airline fleet support services, they signed their biggest order ever with Norwegian.
  5. They bought 50 Apache helicopters and nine P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft.

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Video: ‘Farnborough 2016 – day 4’

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This week’s video reports on everything Farnborough related from a Boeing perspective. Don’t forget to follow along with the public show starting tomorrow!

Try to answer the following questions about the video and come back on Monday for the answers.

Suggested ICAO level for video: 5+

  1. What was special about the 727 on display?
  2. What is it used for nowadays?
  3. How does that process work?
  4. Boeing had a great week in relation to which aspect of its business?
  5. What did the MoD buy at the airshow?

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Farnborough 2016 Day 4: Air Show Report – Boeing celebrates Centennial with Successful Farnborough

As the business side of the air show gives way to the public flying display for the weekend, Boeing celebrates its Centennial with a successful and memorable show

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Structure: ‘Modals 2’

Uses of modal verbs

Modal verbs express at least two meanings. All modals relate to probability, and then each modal has it’s own separate meaning. These meanings can relate to ability, obligation (different levels of obligation), permission (asking for it, giving it) or prohibition (not allowing something).

A table for the uses of modal verbs.
Modals 2.

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Video answers: ‘737 MAX preview’

Here are the answers to last Friday’s video, enjoy!

Suggested ICAO level for video: 5+

  1. It’s 14% more fuel efficient than current 737s.
  2. It comes from the engines, the winglets and cockpit systems.
  3. It can carry 12 more passengers in a two class configuration.
  4. No, it’s 8% cheaper to operate.
  5. They wanted it to be spacious, more environmentally friendly and quieter, which is what Boeing has achieved, so passengers should love it.

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Video: ‘737 MAX preview’

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With Farnborough less than a week away and the 737 MAX preparing to make its debut, here’s a video that reports on its improvements.

Try to answer the following questions about the video and come back on Monday for the answers.

Suggested ICAO level for video: 5+

  1. How much more fuel efficient is the MAX?
  2. Where does the saving come from?
  3. How many more passengers can the MAX 8 carry?
  4. Is it more expensive to operate?
  5. What do passengers think about the new MAX?

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Have a great weekend!

MAX efficiency, MAX reliability, MAX passenger appeal – Boeing’s new 737 MAX

If you think you have seen this video before, think again! We made a change-a BIG change. Ok, it might be a small video update. BUT, it is a BIG improvement that provides MAX efficiency for our airlines. Can you find it? See why airlines love the 737 to the MAX.