In this connection, a large number of the sentences used throughout this text actually had their source in compositions written by native speakers of those languages. | 164 THE IMPORTANT MEETING Read this conversation carefully. Notice the use of the auxiliaries will should etc. Bill Are you going to attend the meeting tonight Tom I should go. Unfortunately I won t be able to go. Bill- Why should you go Tom The speaker will talk about job opportunities. I ought to know all about this subject. As you know I will graduate from school next June. Then I will have to find a job. Bill In that case you ought to cancel your other plans and attend the meeting. You shouldn t miss this meeting. Tom You re right. But I can t go. Bill Why can t you Tom Don t you remember We re going to have an examination in our class tomorrow. I have to study for the examination. Bill Do you have to study Is it a necessity Tom Well I suppose the expression have to study is too strong. No one is forcing me. But I really ought to study tonight. I should devote the time to a thorough review. Everyone ought to review before an exam. Don t you agree Bill Yes I do. Tom In that case shouldn t you study too Bill I don t have to-study. I studied last night and I m sure I can pass it. Besides that I must attend the meeting. Tom Why must you attend it Bill Have you forgotten I have to introduce the speaker to the audience. Tom Yes That s right. Does Fred have to go too Bill Yes he does. By the way that reminds me of something. I must not forget to call him. Tom Why mustn t you forget Bill I must remind him to bring the microphone. As a matter of fact I ought to call him right now because it s getting late. Tom I can remind him for you. I ll see him in half an hour. Bill Good. That will help me a lot. Tom Say Bill would you do a favor for me Bill Sure I d be glad to help you. What can I do for you Tom Would you please take notes during the lecture tonight Bill Of course. I can do that very easily because I have to keep a record of the meeting anyway. Should I ask Fred to take notes too Tom No that won t be necessary. Well I have to go now. I ll see you later. Bill All .