23. Necessity

1. It is necessary that you should learn from him.

2. It is not necessary for you to come to school on Sundays.

3. He needs to go and see his teacher.

4. I needn’t go to work on holidays.

5. You don’t need to know about chemistry and you’re never need to.

6. It is necessary for me to buy a TV set.

7. We need to know how he got into a flap.

8. What do you have to do every day?

9. What don’t you have to do on Sundays?

10. Have you done anything that wasn’t necessary?

Dialogue 1

M: Do I need a visa?

W: No, I shouldn’t think so. But you must take your passport of course.

M: Yes, I know. I must get my traveler’s check and some foreign currency.

W: Yes, you need the traveler’s check but you needn’t get any foreign currency. You can have my US Dollars, I don’t need them.

M: Really? That’s very good of you, Helen. But I must get a new suitcase, my old one needs repairing.

W: You needn’t buy one. You can have mine.

M: That’s very kind of you, Helen. I hope you don’t mind my leaving you like this. I need a holiday. It won’t be long.

W: Don’t be silly, John. I’m going with you. It’s necessary for me to have a holiday too.

Dialogue 2

W: Hi, Mr. James, what’s the rush?

M: The bank closes in 30 minutes and I need to cash a check.

W: I can lend you some money.

M: Thanks. But it’s necessary for me to buy a TV set.

W: Can I help you in anyway?

M: You can take me to the bank if you want to.

W: Sure. Let’s go.

Dialogue 3

M: I really need a new pair of trousers.

W: Do you?

M: Yes, I do. This one is very old now.

W: They look all right to me.

M: They’re not all right. They’re uncomfortable and they look terrible.

W: All right. All right.

Dialogue 4

W: Hi, how’re you doing?

M: Terrible.

W: Oh, what’s the matter?

M: I’ve got a fever and really a bad headache.

W: Oh, that’s too bad. Why don’t you take some aspirin?

M: I’ve already tried some but it didn’t help.

W: Well, it’s necessary for you to see a doctor.

M: Yeah, I guess I should.

W: Well, you’d better get some rest.

M: Thank you very much.

W: Bye.

Dialogue 5

M: Are you looking for something?

W: Yeah. I can’t find my pen.

M: Don’t worry. I will help you.

W: Oh, my God. I needn’t have to look for it. I did it for nothing.

M: Why?

W: Because it’s in my pocket.

Dialogue 6

M: You’re late, Miss Mary. You’re late, aren’t you?

W: Oh, yes. You know, I had to wait ages for a bus.

M: I didn’t have to wait at all?

W: So, you’re very lucky.

M: A bus came just as I went to the stop.

I love Allen like a brother and except for the times when we’re debating on the court, we’re great friends. It doesn’t necessarily mean that we share the same interests, same CDs, same cloths, etc. A friend doesn’t have to be perfect. We get along well with each other because we both say what’s on our minds. Of course, we disagree from time to time. It’s necessary for friends to disagree since a helpful discussion enlightens our minds. We don’t have to keep peace all the time. But as a necessity, we should respect each other as a person.

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