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    The Present Simple

    We use the Present Simple to talk about something that is true in the present.

    I work in a restaurant.

    She sells ice cream.

    They like their job.

    We also use the Present Simple to talk about an action we do more than once. We often use
    adverbs of frequency with the Present Simple such as: usually, always, or sometimes.

    She usually starts work at 8:00 A.M. in the morning.

    Lucy walks dogs on Mondays and Wednesdays.

    We always finish work at 6:00 P.M.

    We use the base form of a verb in the Present Simple with the first person, second person, and
    third person plural.

    I drive an old car.

    You work with my brother.

    David and Harry take the bus every day.

    When we use the third person singular (he/she/it), we add -s to the base verb.

    He drives a truck.

    Sara starts work at 8:00 A.M. each morning.

    The store closes at 5:00 P.M.

    We use do not or don't and does not or doesn't for (he/she/it) to talk about negative
    situations.

    I don't like my job very much.

    He doesn't sell sports equipment.

    They don't work in an office.

    When we ask questions, we use do and does for (he/she/it).

    Do you enjoy your job?


    Where do you work?

    When does she start work?

    Statement

    I scan packages and load the truck.

    I arrive at the station at 6:00 A.M.

    Question

    Why do I get up so early?

    What do I like most about my job?

    Negative

    I don't have a choice.

    I don't stop until I finish all my deliveries.

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    Identifying the Text Type

    There are many different types of texts. Here are a few.

    Reading texts Listening texts

    Articles Radio shows

    Posters Podcasts

    E-mails Announcements

    Web sites Voice messages

    Identifying the kind of text you are going to read or listen to can help you understand what a
    text is going to be about.

    When you read, ask yourself:

    What kind of text is this?

    Is it an article?

    Is it a notice or poster?

    Is it an e-mail?

    Where can you read this kind of text?

    On a Web site?
    In a book?

    In a newspaper?

    On a notice board?

    When you listen, ask yourself:

    What kind of text is this?

    Is it a video?

    Is it a radio interview or podcast?

    Is it a lecture?

    Is it an announcement?

    Where can you hear this kind of text?

    On TV?

    On the radio?

    On a Web site?

    In an airport or train station?

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