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The public transportation is very convenient in that big city, so there ______ be any difficulty in traveling around.
1. mustn't
2. wouldn't
3. shouldn't
4. needn't
-- That woman has been taking care of the two white tigers for 8 years.
-- Oh, dear! She ______ a lot of difficulties!
1. could go through
2. must go through
3. should have gone through
4. must have gone through
It rained a lot during their journey, so they ______ have had a good time.
1. can't
2. must
3. shouldn't
4. might
-- How did you do in the test?

-- Not so well. I ______ much better but I misread the directions for writing.
1. will have done
2. could have done
3. must have done
4. may have done
-- Look! The clouds are gathering.

-- Yes. I'm afraid it ______ be pouring down soon.
1. can
2. must
3. should
4. might
All my family are looking forward to meeting you. You ______ come over and have dinner with us this weekend.
1. will
2. must
3. may
4. shall
-- All of us had a good time in the picnic last Sunday. Pity you weren't there.
-- I really ______ come, but I was looking after my mother in hospital.
1. must
2. ought to
3. need have
4. should have
-- Thanks for inviting me to dinner last night, Cathy. I had a really good time. These flowers are for you.

-- Oh, Bill, _______. I enjoyed it as much as you did.
1. don't worry about it
2. you shouldn't have
3. it's up to you
4. take your time
If the present unemployment ______ continue, the society would face a more difficult situation.
1. would
2. might
3. should
4. could
-- Well, lost again!
-- It's not very important. We ______ forget about it, OK?
1. can't
2. may so soon
3. might as well
4. won't soon

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