Answer this poll : https://strawpoll.com/2eypeuch7
Poll deadline : 17th Sept . midnight
AS I EXPECTED , IN FACT , ONLY FEW answered the poll ... I insist on paying attention on what I have posted.
The results :
https://strawpoll.com/2eypeuch7/r
CLASS 1
Objective : - reading the results of a poll
-review present tenses : simple, continuous, perfect
Using the data collected by the poll above talk about pupils' opinions regarding bad habits.
Present Tense :
Present Continuous :
Present Perfect :
In your digital book at page 10 , ex 1 you have a video about present tenses, too. It can also be helpful.
Class 2
Objective :- present tenses in contrast
Then let's solve all the exercises from page 10 and ex 1, 2, 3 page 11.
MORE EXERCISES ON PRESENT TENSES :
https://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/simpre-prepro/tests?test3
https://www.perfect-english-grammar.com/present-simple-present-continuous-3.html
https://www.tolearnenglish.com/exercises/exercise-english-2/exercise-english-70806.php
Homework
ReplyDelete1/10
Match sentences 1–5 with the tenses a–d and then complete the rule with the names of the tenses.
1.I’M still SITTING here writing this article.
2.I’VE also BEEN TRYING to get fitter for four weeks now.
3.I’VE STARTED going to the gym.
4.I’M NOT FEELING any fitter, just a little unhappier.
5.The brain SEES the ‘future you’ as a different person to your ‘present you’.
a)present perfect continuous
b)present simple
c)present continuous (x2)
d)present perfect
1=present continuous
2=present perfect continuous
3=present perfect
4=present continuous
5=present simple
RULE:
1.We use the PRESENT SIMPLE to talk about facts and give opinions.
2.We use the PRESENT CONTINUOUS to talk about what’s happening at or around the time of speaking.
3.We use the PRESENT PERFECT to talk about past actions without saying when they happened.
4.We use the PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS to talk about actions that started in the past and are still happening.
2/10
Complete the text with the correct present tense forms of the verbs. Sometimes more than one tense is possible.
It’s 2 am and I 1. LYING (lie) in bed. I 2. TRY (try) to get to sleep, but I can’t. I 3. HAVE (have) trouble sleeping for about a month now. I 4. TRY (try) different things to help me sleep, but nothing 5. WORK (work). My mind 6. DOESN'T WANT (not want) to stop. A lot 7. ARE HAPPENING (happen) in my life right now. It’s exam time, so I 8. AM STUDYING (study) a lot. There’s also the question of next year. I 9. HAVE THOUGHT (think) about it for ages. Mum and Dad 10. ARE WANTING (want) me to go to university, but I’m just not sure what to do.
3/10
Work in pairs. Think about a problem you’ve been having and tell your partner.
I'm having a math test and I'm worried about the grade I'll get.
VOCABULARY
1/10
Match the phrases with the definitions.
0.make a resolution-F
1.give something up-A
2.do well-H
3.struggle with something-B
4.take something up-C
5.break a bad habit-B
6.form a good habit-E
7.change your ways-G
a.stop doing something
b.find something difficult
c.start a new hobby or interest
d.stop doing something that isn’t good for you
start doing something that is good for you
e.decide to make a positive change
f.do things differently (usually for the better)
g.be successful
3/10
Work in pairs. Discuss these questions.
What subjects are you doing well in at school?
I do well in Romanian lessons and music.
What subjects do you struggle with?
I struggle with math.
What was the last thing you gave up doing? Why?
I didn't give up anything.
1/11
Work in pairs. Discuss these questions.
1.What do you know about these people?
I don't know anything about they but I think are actors or writers.
2.Can you match the information with each person?
A)James Joyce was a famous Irish writer.
B)Sylvester Stallone played the character Rocky Balboa in Rocky.
C)J.K. Rowling wrote the Harry Potter series.
3/11
Read the questions carefully. Listen again and make notes.
1.What’s Annie’s problem? -
2.What does Ben want to do with his life?
He want to be a doctor.
3.How was James Joyce earning a living when he was 30? -
4.How are the examples of Joyce, Stallone and Rowling different from Annie’s situation?-
5.Why does Ben tell Annie not to worry?
Ben tell Annie not to worry, because, he showing her what her to do
DANA
Present Tense
ReplyDeleteSometimes people judge people who bite their nails and say they behave like children.
Present Continuous:People who snore are find annoying.
Present Perfect:He has just arrived on time. When a person arrives on time he is called trustworthy but when he does not arrive he is called untrustworthy.
Ana