2 Tick (✔) the correct item. 1 You can't talk during the study period. a You are not allowed to talk. b It isn't necessary to talk. 2 You needn't have bought me a present. a You bought me a present. b You didn't buy me a present. 3 John might join the school basketball team. a It is possible that he will. b It is certain that he will. 4 Nancy can't be at the cinema. a I think Nancy isn't at the cinema. b I'm sure Nancy isn't at the cinema.

Ответ: 1-a, 2-b, 3-a, 4-b

1. You can't talk during the study period. - a You are not allowed to talk. (Тебе нельзя говорить во время занятий. - Тебе не разрешено говорить.)
2. You needn't have bought me a present. - b You didn't buy me a present. (Тебе не нужно было покупать мне подарок. - Ты не купил мне подарок.)
3. John might join the school basketball team. - a It is possible that he will. (Джон может присоединиться к школьной баскетбольной команде. - Возможно, он это сделает.)
4. Nancy can't be at the cinema. - b I'm sure Nancy isn't at the cinema. (Нэнси не может быть в кино. - Я уверен, что Нэнси нет в кино.)

Ответ: 1-a, 2-b, 3-a, 4-b