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We are the world
Grammar Point
Modal Verbs
The modal verbs are distinguished from other verbs because they have characteristics , such as :
• No need of auxiliary ;
• Always after the modal verb the main verb is in the infinitive without the "to " ;
• Remain unchanged in the third person singular present. So they never get " s " , "es" or " ies " .
Modal verbs are: can , could , may , might , should , must and ought to .
And so we all must lend a helping hand
When you're down and out, there seems no hope at all
But if you just believe there's no way we can fall
Well, well, well, well let us realize that a change
can only come
When we
stand together as one
Historical context
We are the world
Sport:
• 1986: completion of the World Cup in Mexico, led by Maradona, the Argentina national team becomes champion.
Science and Technology
• January 1983: The company launches the Apple Macintosh computer;
• February 1986: apparition of Halley's comet.
Wars, military coups, revolutions and conflicts
• April 2, 1982: Argentina invades the Falklands Islands. It begins the Falklands War between Argentina and Britain;
• November 9, 1989: Fall of the Berlin Wall (symbolic act which marked the end of the Cold War)
Politic
• 1984: Motion Direct Now (movement calling for the return of direct elections for President of Brazil).
• 1985: Tancredo Neves is elected indirectly, president of Brazil. But dies before taking office. José Sarney assumes Vice President. End of the military dictatorship in Brazil.
Economy
• November 5, 1982: between running the Itaipu hydroelectric plant;
• 1986,the Cruzado Plan is created in Brazil (Sarney government's economic plan aimed at reducing inflation with price-fixing).
Music
• 1982, the U.S. singer Michael Jackson is worldwide success with the Thriller album.
TV
• August 19, 1981: SBT is broadcasted (Brazilian Television System)
Cinema
• June 1982 theatrical release the movie "ET, the Extra Terrestrial".
Culture
• January 1982: foundation of the Afro-Brazilian Museum in Salvador (Bahia).
About the music:
We Are The World is a song written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie , recorded in January 1985 by 45 of the biggest names in American music, the project known as USA for Africa . The song was intended to raise funds to fight hunger in Africa.
We Are the World had 44 different vocalists , including Michael Jackson , Lionel Richie , Harry Belafonte , Tina Turner , Bruce Springsteen , Billy Joel , Kenny Rogers , Bob Dylan , Cyndi Lauper , Diana Ross , Ray Charles and Stevie Wonder . The bandage reached 7 million copies in the U.S. alone , making it one of the best selling singles of all time .
The initiative sparked in the Northeast Brazil campaign already , which followed the original idea . In 1987 Rede Globo , the Fantastico program , released the video for the song "Live Again " campaign to benefit the fight against AIDS , where several singers like Jerry Adriani , Márcio Greyck , Erasmo Carlos , Marcelo , Elza Soares participated , Dalto , Guilherme Arantes, Neguinho da Beija Flor , Rosana , Sylvinho , 14 doubles and model Monique Evans . This clip was made to mold the American campaign
We're saving our own lives
It's true we'll make a better day
Just you and me
Oh, Send them your heart
So they'll know that someone cares
And their lives will be stronger and free
As God has shown us by turning stones to bread
We are the world
There comes a time when we hear a certain call
When the world must come together as one
There are people dying
Oh, and it's time to lend a hand to life
The greatest gift of all
We can't go on pretending day by day
That someone, somewhere will soon make a change
We are all a part of God's great big family
And the truth
you know, love is all we need
We are the world, we are the children
We are the ones who make a brighter day
So let's start giving
There's a choice we're making
• Can: can be used to express permission, ability in the present.
Ex.: Can I drink water?
I can speak English.
• Could : is used to express ability , only in the past. It is also used with the same idea of can, in a more formal context.
Ex.: I could ride a bike when I was 5 years old.
Could you bring me a sandwich and a coke, please?
• May : is used to express a possibility in the present or in the future. Can also be used to ask permission , however , may is used in more formal contexts that can.
Ex.: It may rain tomorrow.
May I go to the bathroom?
Members of the group:
• Might : is used to express possibilities in the present or future.
Ex.: My purse might be in the living room
He might have lunch with us tomorrow.
• Should and ought to : it is used to express an advice and suggestions
Ex.: You should go to the doctor.
You ought to quit smoking.
• Must : is used to express obligation and deductions
Ex.: She must be really happy in Canada.
You must go to school.
She must study more.
Examples in the lyrics
1- When the world must come together as one
2- We can´t go on pretending day by day