Unit 1 - I E G - Present Continuous ( I am doing )
1.1
1. ‘You’re working hard today.’ ‘Yes, I have a lot to do.’
2. I am looking for Christine. Do you know where she is?
3. It is getting dark. Shall I turn on the light?
4. They haven’t got anywhere to live at the moment. They are staying with friends until they find somewhere.
5. ‘Are you ready, Ann?’ ‘Yes, I am coming.’
6. Have you got an umbrella. It is going to rain.
7. You are making a lot of noise. Could you be quieter? I am trying to concentrate.
8. Why are all these people here? What is happening?
1.2
1. ‘Is Colin working this week?’ ‘No, he’s on holiday.’
2. Why are you looking at me like that? What’s the matter?
3. ‘Jenny is a student at university.’ ‘Is she? What is she studying?
4. Is anybody listening to the radio or can I turn it off?
5. How is your English? Is it getting better?
1.3
1. I’m tired. I’m going to bed now. Goodnight!
2. We can go out now. It isn’t raining any more.
3. ‘How is your new job?’ ‘Not so good at the moment. I’m not enjoying it very much.
4. Catherine phoned me last night. She’s on holiday in France. She is having a great time and doesn’t want to come back.
5. I want to lose weight, so this week I’m not eating lunch.
6. Angela has just started evening classes. She is learning German.
7. I think Paul and Ann have had an argument. They aren’t speaking to each other.
1.4
SARAH: Brian! How nice to see you! What are you doing these days?
BRIAN: I’m training to be a supermarket manager.
SARAH: Really? What is it like? Are you enjoying it?
BRIAN: It’s alright. What about you?
SARAH: Well, actually I’m not working at the moment.
I’m trying to find a job but it’s not easy.
But I’m very busy. I’m decorating my flat.
BRIAN: Are you doing it alone?
SARAH: No, some friends of mine are helping me.
1.5
1. The population of the world is rising very fast.
2. Ken is still ill but he is getting better slowly.
3. The world is changing. Things never stay the same.
4. The cost of living is rising. Every year things are more expensive.
5. The economic situation is already very bad and it is getting worse.
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