ACTIVITY 110:
Put the verbs in the correct tense (present simple or present progressive)
choosing the best alternative from the menus. If necessary, refer to Mr.
Grammar's explanations on the previous page. Then check the answers.
1.
He a lot but he to cut down.
2.
'Why at that fat man?'
'I
to be rude. I I him.'
3.
That good. What ?'
'I
some steak. I usually
it but I
grilling is healthier.'
4.
'What ?'
'I
at your old school photographs. In this
photo you
football. You terrible! You
mud all over you, and your nose
.'
5.
Mrs Pound this week. She
her
grandson while her
daughter in hospital.
6.
She to exercise classes three times a week. She
slimmer and her
health .
The present (IV)
ACTIVITY 111:
Copy/paste these sentences in the blank spaces. Then,
rewrite the sentences putting the verbs in red in the correct tense (present simple or present progressive).
Remember to make any other necessary changes. Finally, check the answers.
1.
Roxana usually (GO) to the
Sports Centre after work, but she often (SPEND) all the time in the coffee
bar so she (GET) fit very slowly !!
2.
– You (WORK) in
Barcelona's Hospital
this month, aren't you? What you
(DO) there, exactly? – Well, I (HAVE) a job in the kitchen.
Every morning I (GIVE) advice to
the cooks about menus for patients with special diets. In the afternoon I (BE) free
so I (FINISH) my thesis.
3.
– You (ENJOY) your meal? – Yes, thank you. I normally
(NOT EAT) meat, but this stew
(TASTE) delicious.
4.
Ximena (STUDY) very hard for her
exams next month. As soon as she
(WAKE UP), she (OPEN) her books,
and she hardly ever (PLAY) basketball now. It (SURPRISE) me
because I (KNOW) she
(PREFER) sport to school work !! But she
(SEEM) happy and healthy.
5.
Dr. Valladares assures that people (BECOME) more and more
aware of the health benefits of having regular holidays. The pressures of
everyday life (GET) worse and stress-related
illnesses (INCREASE).
Muy buen progreso !!!
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