We use THE PRESENT SIMPLE:

to express habitual actions/ routines I do the shopping on Fridays. to express general facts in the present that are permanent I work in a bank. to express general truths The sun sets in the west with certain time expressions/adverbs of frequency always, usually, often sometimes, occasionally, rarely/seldom, never Note that if you would like to express your anger or annoyance you use the Present Continuous with the time adverb always E.g. You are always losing your keys! How careless you are! with the verbs of the senses feel , hear, see, smell, taste

We use THE PRESENT CONTINUOUS:

to express actions or events that are happening now Can you call me back later, I am working right now. to express planned actions in the near future We are having a party tonight, would like to join us? to express gradual changes The weather is getting colder and colder. with certain time expressions now, at the moment, today, these days, this week etc.

Formation of the Present Simple Affirmative: We use the infinitive form of the verb and add an s for the third person singular: I always get up at 6 in the morning. He never helps me with the housework. Note: Verbs ending in s, sh, ch, x and o have an es ending instead of an s Whenever he goes out with his friends, he is late for school the next day. She watches soap operas every day, she is addicted to them. Negative: We use the auxiliary verb do + not+ infinitive or does + not + infinitive respectively. I do not have any free time on weekdays, Im too busy. He does not eat any meat. Short forms: do+not -> dont does+not -> doesnt Interrogative: Do you work full time? Does she visit you often?

Fromation of the Present Continuous Affirmative: We use the present form of the auxiliary verb be + the present participle that is the ing form of the verb Dont disturb him, he is working right now! Short forms: Im working Youre working He/Shes working Were working Youre working Theyre working Negative: We always negate the auxiliary verb be and the present participle remains the same. She is not listening to the radio, she is watchig TV. Here we can also use contractions: She isnt listening to the radio. Interrogative: The auxiliary verb be comes before the subject. Is the postman delivering the letters today?

Try to imagine that you are well known reoprter of a famous magazine. You are invited to the White House to make an interview with President Obama. What are the ten most interesting questions you would ask him? Below you find some words/phrases to help you. You do not need to use all of them, you may use your own imagination. After writing down the questions, find a classmate who can play the role of Mr. Obama and write down the answers, too. spend, vacation, relax, do sports, do-it-yourself, parties, time on your own, dance, raise children, outdoor hobbies etc. 1. .. 2. .. ... 3 .. 4. 5. 6.

You can see five funny quotes from famous people. Try to match the two halves of each quote.

Im an excellent housekeeper.

a, sees the opportunity in every difficulty. (Winston Churchill)

2. I am so clever that sometimes

b, a good look at the insides of my eyelids. (Jonathan Raban)

3. A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity, an optimist

c, doesnt mean all parachutes are perfect. (Benny Hill)

4. Just because nobody complains dont understand

d, Every time I get a divorce, I keep the house. (Zsa Zsa Gabor) e, I dont understand a single word of what I am saying. (OscarWilde)

5. I am not sleeping. I am just taking

2. I am so clever that sometimes

Complete the following jokes with the suitable verbs from the list. Use the appropriate tense.

The little polar bear .his mother:Mummy, am I a 100% n polar bear? His mother int he back seat in the go .: Of course, darling. The bruin insists:Are you sure, Mummy? His mother ox to her answers:Well, sweetheart, your fathers mother is a 100% polar bear, your fathers father is a 100% polar bear. Your mothers mother is a 100% polar bear, your mothers father is 100% polar bear. Your dad is 100% polar bear and I am a 100% polar bear. That means you are a 100% polar bear as well. But why .? Beacause I ..!!!! A man freeze, ask, reply, bother .home from the funeral of his mother-in-law. Suddenly, a brick .right next to him and almost ..him on the head. The man in the sky and says: Dear Mama, are you up there so quickly??! hurtle down, walk, look up,

A family with three boys .in a traffic jam. As they .in the car, the boys going mad in the back seat, the wife sees a beautiful baby girl in a car next to them. She says to her husband: As soon as I gain back my ideal weight, we should try and .a little girl!Her husband a boksz and to her and says: Have some more. cookies, darling! An errant in the forest and he is very hungry. go for, sit, hand over, get Suddenly, he stuck sight of a hut. He there, on the door. An old woman opens it and the man ..that the old woman ..dinner. He asks her: May I have something to eat? I am terribly hungry! Would you accept some soup from yesterday? Of course! It would be just great!-says the errant.

.tomorrow!replys the woman. cook, roam, catch, knock, come back, see