Grammar spot Present Simple vs Present Continuous

Present Simple	Present Continuous
We use the present simple to talk about habits and daily routines. We use this tense with every day, usually, often, on Sundays, etc. Tom plays tennis every Saturday.	We use the present continuous for actions happening now, at the moment of speaking. We use this tense with now, at present and at the moment. “Where is Tom?” – “He is playing tennis now.”

Ex.15. Say if the following statements are true or false. Correct false ones.

Model: 1. I don’t know his telephone number. - true

2. Please, don’t make so much noise. I study. – false. I am studying.

1. Look! Somebody is climbing up the mountains. -

2. Can you hear those people? What do they talk about? -

3. Are you believing in God? -

4. Look! That man runs faster than the others. -

5. Coaches train the teams. -

6. I’m thinking it would be a good idea to go surfing. -

7. I’m usually playing chess in the evening. -

Ex.16. Put the verb into the correct form.

1. I ____________ (not/to belong) to this sport club.

2. Hurry! I ___________ (not/to want) to miss the match.

3. Can you ski? – No, but I ____________ (to learn). My father ___________ (to teach) me.

4. You can borrow my tennis racket. I ___________ (not/to need) it at the moment.

5. John _______________ (to row) very fast today – much faster than usual.

6. We often _____________ (to take) part in all competitions, but we _________ (not/to take) part in this one.

Ex.17. Make up questions to the given answers. Practice the conversation with the partner.

A: ____________________________________________________________?

B: I am going to my gym.

A: ____________________________________________________________?

B: I'll have my training there.

A: ____________________________________________________________?

B: I have my training every other day.

A: ____________________________________________________________?

B: Oleg is my coach.

A: ____________________________________________________________?

B: He is very good at swimming. Last year he was a champion.

A: ____________________________________________________________?

B: Of course I do.

A: ____________________________________________________________?

B: Certainly, you may come if you wish.

A: ____________________________________________________________?

B: I hope so.

A: ____________________________________________________________?

B: I was glad to see you. Now, I really must go.

A: ____________________________________________________________?

B: See you.

Speaking

Ex.18. Label the following pictures with the names of sports.

►Squash ►kayaking ►windsurfing ►horse riding ►bungee ►jumping ►curling ►fishing ►snowboarding

Ex.19. Use adjectives to make the conversation.

►exciting ►challenging ► thrilling ►relaxing ►dangerous ►competitive ►risky ►exhausting ►nerve-racking ►enjoyable ►frightening ►peaceful

Model: S1. I’d love to try windsurfing.

S2. Really? Why’s that?

S1. It looks really exciting. Don’t you agree?

S2. Actually, I don’t think I’d love to try windsurfing. It looks too dangerous for me.

S1. Which sport would you like to try, then?

S2. Horse riding …etc.

Ex.20. Each of the people below is interested in taking up a new sport. Name the activities in the pictures. In pairs decide which activity would suit to each person. Give reasons.

Ex.21. Work in groups. Discuss the following statements.

Fair play is a jewel.

The one who wins plays the best.

Lookers-on see most of the game