M3-1 Core Unit 6: Life Abroad & Daily Habits

This guide covers the vocabulary and grammar topics for Unit 6. Review these sections to prepare for your quiz on travel, daily routines, and giving advice.

1. Vocabulary

Travel & Lifestyle Words

Word	Definition	Example
Abroad	In or to a foreign country.	I want to study abroad in Spain.
Afford	To have enough money to buy something.	I can't afford a new car right now.
Relax	To rest and become calm; to stop worrying.	It is important to relax after work.
Adventure	An exciting or unusual experience.	Moving to a new city is a big adventure.
View	What you can see from a specific place.	The hotel room has a beautiful view of the ocean.
Tours	Short trips to see places of interest.	We took a guided tour of the museum.

Places in the City

Place	Function/Description
Bakery	A place that makes and sells bread and cakes.
Department store	A large shop divided into sections (clothing, home, electronics).
Grocery store	A store that sells food and household supplies.
ATM	(Automated Teller Machine) A machine to get cash from your bank account.
Shopping mall	A large building containing many different stores and restaurants.
Farmer’s market	A place where farmers sell fresh fruit and vegetables directly to people.
Gym	A place with equipment for physical exercise.
Hairdresser	A person or place that cuts and styles hair.

2. Grammar: Giving Advice

We use should and should not (shouldn't) to give advice or say that something is a good or bad idea.

Structure: Subject + should / should not + Verb (base form)
You should study for the test. (Good idea)
You should not eat too much sugar. (Bad idea)
If there are a lot of options, you can just state a good choice without using should.
- Where should I go for the New Year break?
- Spain has beautiful weather.

Accepting and Rejecting Advice

When someone gives you advice, you can agree or disagree politely.

Action	Phrase Examples
Giving Advice	"You should see a doctor." "I think you should go home."
Accepting Advice	"That is a good idea." "You are right, I will do that." "Thanks for the advice."
Rejecting Advice	"I don't think that will work." "I'm not sure about that." "Actually, I prefer to wait."

3. Grammar: Modals of Obligation & Prohibition

We use these modals to talk about rules, laws, and necessary actions.

Have to / Don't have to

Have to: Something is necessary or required (a rule).
You have to show your passport at the airport.
Don't have to: Something is not necessary (it is optional).
You don't have to wear a suit; jeans are okay. (You can wear a suit if you want, but it's not a rule).

Must not

Must not: Something is forbidden or prohibited. You are not allowed to do it.
You must not smoke in the hospital.
You must not use your phone during the exam.

Key Difference:

"You don't have to do it" = It's your choice.
"You must not do it" = Stop! Do not do it.

4. Grammar: CAN (Ability, Possibility, Permission)

The modal verb can has three main uses in this unit:

Ability: To say someone is able to do something.

I can speak three languages.
She can run very fast.

Possibility: To say something is possible.

It can be cold in the mountains at night.
You can find good food at the market.

Permission: To ask for or give permission.

Can I open the window?* (Asking)
You can park your car here. (Giving)