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Hank is a cowboy. He lives on a farm. He has a horse named Ginger. Hank loves
Ginger. He rides Ginger every day. Sometimes they walk slowly, and sometimes
they run fast. They always have a good time.
Ginger is Hank's horse. She is light brown. Her tail and mane are dark brown. She
is three years old. She lives in the stable by the house.
Ginger waits for Hank every morning. She enjoys their time together. Often,
Hank gives her apples. After long rides, Hank always washes and brushes Ginger.
He usually brushes her tail. Then he gives her food and fresh water. Ginger loves
Hank.
Jim Sullivan likes music. He plays many instruments. He plays the piano, clarinet,
saxophone, trumpet, guitar, and bagpipes. The bagpipes are his favorite instrument
to play. Not very many people play the bagpipes.
Jim plays the bagpipes for celebrations. He also plays the bagpipes in parades. The
audience listens to the bagpipes. They clap for Jim. They enjoy the music of the
bagpipes.
Jim also teaches people how to play the bagpipes. He gives lessons to children and
adults. He teaches them the history of the bagpipes. He teaches them how to play music
with the bagpipes. Jim is a good teacher.
Robert Hughes lives in Atlanta, Georgia. He lives with his wife, Patricia. They live with their
two children, Sam and Lana. Robert loves his family.
Robert works as a police officer in Atlanta. He likes his job. He is a good police officer.
Robert is a police officer because he likes to help people.
Robert protects the citizens of Atlanta. He solves crimes and catches criminals. He
keeps the citizens safe.
Sometimes he visits the schools. He talks to students. The students like Robert. Officer
Robert Hughes is a hero in Atlanta.
• TEACHER -We use the present continuous (am/is/are + -ing) to talk about temporary
things which have begun but haven't finished. They are often happening now, at this
moment.
• STUDENT - I'm not sure what 'temporary' means. Can I say 'I'm learning to drive',
even if I'm not having a driving lesson right now?
• Yes, absolutely! You might not be having a driving lesson right at this moment, but it
is temporary, so that's correct. We use the present continuous for longer situations
like this too.
• OK, I see what you mean. So that’s for things happening now, or round about now.
What about the future? Can I use the present continuous for the future?
• Yes, I’m glad you asked me that. We use the present continuous for future
arrangements with other people. (At eight I’m meeting Lucas, just for a quick coffee.)
• What about questions and negatives?
• For questions you just change round the subject and the verb to be. So, You are > Are
you, then add the –ing form. Sometimes you need a question word first.( Are you
working hard for the exam? What are you doing? Is anybody sitting here?) For
negatives you add not after the verb to be. Don't forget to use a contraction if you're
speaking. You're not really studying at all, are you? (or You aren't really
studying…)They aren't using the computer room at the moment. This program isn't
working.
• That's fine, but I suppose there are some spelling rules for –ing forms?
• Yes, you're right. If a verb ends in e, you take off the e and add –ing / have having
ride - riding . If a verb ends in a vowel + a consonant, the consonant is usually
doubled before you add –ing. swim - swimming run - running . But be careful
with verbs with more than two syllables where the stress isn't on the last syllable.
With those you don't double the consonant. visit - visiting , open - opening
• OK, but what about two-syllable verbs where the stress is on the last syllable, like
begin?
• If the stress is on the last syllable, you do double the final consonant. begin -
beginning
• Right, the present continuous seems quite easy to me. I'm understanding it perfectly!
• Whoops! Sorry, you can't say 'I'm understanding it'.
• Why not? I'm talking about something happening right now.
• Yes, but there is a group of verbs which are called state verbs which we use for states
(not actions) and we don't usually use these in the continuous form. want - need -
like - love - hate - prefer - believe - think - know - realise - understand - recognise -
suppose - be - exist - appear - look - seem - belong - have (for possession) - own - feel
- smell - taste
• So these are verbs for talking about emotions, thinking, existing, appearing, possession
and the senses.
• Yes, excellent.
• But wait a minute. What about, 'I'm thinking of coming with you tomorrow.' Or, 'I'm
thinking about my girlfriend.'
• Yes, they are correct. But the meaning of think there is 'having thoughts in your
mind' or 'considering'. It's not the same as 'having an opinion' about something. (I
think that song's brilliant. (opinion) She's thinking about studying archaeology.
(considering / wondering about)
• OK, so there are some exceptions. Like, 'I'm loving it.'
• No, sorry, that's not an exception, that's wrong!
• It can't be wrong!
• Well, OK, maybe it's a new usage. English does change. But don't use it in exams!
Are the sentences true or false?
1. We use the present continuous for permanent states or situations. True False
2. We use the present continuous for temporary situations. TrueFalse
3. We often use the present continuous for things happening right now. TrueFalse
4. We can use the present continuous for future arrangements.TrueFalse
5. We can use the present continuous with all verbs.TrueFalse
6. Some verbs – for talking about emotions, thinking, the senses, etc. – cannot be used in
the continuous form.TrueFalse
7. Sometimes the spelling of the infinitive form changes when we add -ing. TrueFalse
Write the present continuous form of the verb in brackets.
1. I'm really busy – I (study) for the exam.
2. Right now we (ride) camels!
3. They said they (have) a great time.
4. Daisy (download) an album.
5. What (you do) at the moment?
6. They (wait) for me in the café.
7. (Oliver work) hard?
8. The weather's terrible, so we (not go) walking much.
Choose the correct option.
1. Which sentence is correct?
The TV no is working.
The TV is not working.
The TV is not works
2.Which sentence is correct?
She sending a message to Billie.
She is send a message to Billie.
She is sending a message to Billie.
3. Which sentence is correct?
Come on, the film's starting.
Come on, the film's start.
Come on, the film is start.
4.Which sentence is correct?
She's knowing Alfie very well.
She knows Alfie very well.
She knowing Alfie very well.
5. Which sentence is correct?
You going to Chinese classes?
Are you going to Chinese classes?
Do you going to Chinese classes?
Practice Dialogue:
Alex: Can I ask you a few personal questions?
Peter: Certainly.
Alex: What's your name?
Peter: Peter Asilov.
Alex: What's your address?
Peter: I live at 45 NW 75th Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona.
Alex: What's your cell phone number?
Peter: My number is 409-498-2091
Alex: And your email address?
Peter: Let me spell it for you. It's P-E-T-A-S-I at A-O-L.com
Alex: When is your birthday?
Peter: I was born on July 5, 1987.
Alex: Are you married?
Peter: Yes, I am/No, I'm single.
Alex: What's your profession?/What do you do for work?
Peter: I'm an electrician.
Shopping for a Sweater
Shop assistant: May I help you?
Customer: Yes, I'm looking for a sweater.
Shop assistant: What size are you?
Customer: I'm an extra large.
Shop assistant: Would you like a plain sweater or something else?
Customer: I'm looking for a plain blue sweater.
Shop assistant: How about this one?
Customer: Yes, that's nice. Could I try it on?
Shop assistant: Certainly, the changing rooms are over there.
Customer: Thank you. (goes into a changing room to try on the sweater)
Shop assistant: How does it fit?
Customer: It's too large. Do you have a large?
Shop assistant: Yes, here you are. Would you like to try it on to see if it fits?
Customer: No that's Okay. Thank you. I'll take it. I'm also looking for some nice
slacks.
Shop assistant: Great. We have some very nice wool slacks over here. Would you
like to take a look?
Customer: Yes, thanks for your help.
Shop assistant: What are your measurements?
Customer: I'm a 38'' waist and a 32" inseam.
Shop assistant: What do you think about these?
Customer: They're nice, but I'd prefer cotton trousers if you have them.
Shop assistant: Certainly, our summer slacks collection is over here. How about
these?
Customer: Yes, I like those. Do you have them in grey as well?
Shop assistant: Yes, here's a pair. You said you the measurements are 38" by 32",
didn't you?
Customer: Yes, that's correct. I'll go try them on.
Shop assistant: Let me know if you need any help.
Customer: Thank you. (comes back) These are great. So, that makes one sweater
and a pair of grey slacks.
Shop assistant: OK, how would you like to pay?
Customer: Do you take credit cards?
Shop assistant: Yes, we do. Visa, Master Card, and American Express.
Customer: OK, here's my Visa.
Shop assistant: Thank you. Have a nice day!
Customer: Thank you, goodbye.
Key Vocabulary
Phrases
• Could / May I help you?
• Could I try it (them) on?
• How does it fit?
• How would you like to pay?
• I'm looking for...
• I'd prefer...
Words
• Changing rooms
• Size - extra small, small, medium, large, extra large - Used with standard
measurements
• Measurements - used with specific measurements for trousers, suits, etc.
• Shop assistant/store clerk
• Trousers/Slacks/Pants
• Waist
• Inseam
• Credit cards
Quiz
Provide the missing word to fill in the gaps to complete this conversation with a
store clerk.
Store clerk: Hello, _____ I help you find anything?
Customer: Yes, I'm looking _____ a blouse and some matching trousers.
Store clerk: Great. What _____ would you like?
Customer: I'm _____ for a white blouse and black trousers. They're for an
important job interview.
Store clerk: Okay. Please follow me to the business apparel section.
Customer: Thanks for your help.
Store clerk: It's my pleasure. Do you see anything you like?
Customer: Yes, that blouse looks nice.
Store clerk: What _____ are you?
Customer: I'm a small. Now, let's take a look at the pants.
Store clerk: These are nice. Would you like to _____ them on?
Customer: Do you have anything else?
Store clerk: Yes, we also have these trousers.
Customer: I like those, I'll try those _____ .
Store clerk: What are your _____ ?
Customer: I have a 26" waist and 32" inseam.
Store clerk: Here's a pair. Would you like to try them on?
Customer: Yes, where's the _____ ?
Store clerk: You can try them on over there.
Customer: Thank you. (tries the clothing on, walks out of the changing room to
show the store clerk) What do you think?
Store clerk: You look fantastic! I'm sure you'll get that job!
Customer: Thanks! I'll take them.
Store clerk: Would you like to _____ by cash or by credit card?
Customer: _____ , please. Here's my visa card.
Store clerk: Thank you. That will be $145.
Answers
• May/could/can
• For
• Color
• Size
• Try
• On
• Measurements
• Changing room
• Pay
• Credit card