GRAMMAR Present time 2 Present simple: frequency adverbs @ Frequency adverbs explain how often something happens. The frequency adver usually comes between subject and verb. always WS usually SAS often Ww sometimes JY always get up at 7.0. It usually rains when I go on holiday! Pat often goes to football matches. We sometimes eat pizza for lunch rarely ov Jane rarely listens to ace. never ‘My bus never arrives on time. © With the verb be the adverb comes after the verb, Jion is usually late, © Other frequency adverbs are: frequently (VVV¥), normally (//W/), occasionally (VV), seldom (/), hardly ever (/). © Present continuous with always ‘We can use always with the present continuous when we are exaggerating or complaining ‘We emphasize always in speech in this case. You're always forgetting your Keys! State verbs and action verbs ‘A state is when something stays the same. An action is when something happens. State verbs are not usually used in any continuous form. Tknow what you mean, (NOT Fane-knowing what youre meaning) Examples of state verbs are: + senses: appear, hear, look like, see, taste feeli like, hate, love, refer, want, wish thinking: agree, believe, forget, know, think, understand possession: belong to, contain, have, own being be, exist «other: cost, depend on, mean, need Some ofthe verbsin the previous list can havea ‘state meaning and an ‘scion’ meanin Examples include be, have, taste, think. Thave two sisters. (permanent state) Tn having problems with this computer, (temporary action)GRAMMAR 3 PRESENT TIME 2 Some state verbs can describe a temporary feeling. How is your new school? mt really loving it at the moment! © feel There is almost no difference of meaning between the simple and continuous with fee. feel awful! I'm feeling awful! How do you feel now? How are you feeling now? Present simple or continuous? Compare: Present simple Present continuous permanent temporary habits and routines in progress now facts that are always true events happening at the moment general situations particular situation i live in Budapest. (all the time) I'm living in Budapest. (for a few months) This plane lands in Frankfurt, (routine) Were landing. {in progress now) Present simple in narrative In speech we can use the present simple to make a story or joke with past events appear more immediate and interesting, ‘A man walks into a bar and asks fora glass of water. The barman says We also use the present simple in written summaries such as plots of television series. The story so far: Michael meets Susan in the library and tells her about the missing earrings... Present continuous: future meanings ‘The present continuous can be used with a future meaning to describe: 1 A fixed future arrangement. ‘There is usually a future time expression. Paul is leaving early tomorrow morning. ‘My parents are buying me a mountain bike for my birthday. 2. A social arrangement. Are you doing anything on Saturday? We're going skating.INTERMEDIATE LANGUAGE PRACTICE 1 Underline the correct sentence for each situation. 1 You want to invite a friend to your party on Friday. You say: a) Thave a party on Friday, Do you want to come? b) Tmhaving a party on Friday, Do you want to come? ‘You find a wallet on your desk and ask the people nearby: a) Who does this wallet belong to? b) Who is this wallet belonging to? {A friend invites you to a snack bar at Junch time. You say: a) Thanks, but [always go home. b) Thanks, but I'm always going hoine. [A friend opens the door and says: What are you doing? You reply: a) I work as a secretary. b) I'm repairing the computer. ‘You haven't decided yet about buying a new bike. You say: a) I think about it. b) I'm thinking about it. A friend asks: Do you like lemon tea? You reply: a) I prefer tea with milk. b) I'm preferring tea with milk. AA friend asks you if you have finished the book she lent you. You say: a) Sorry, I still read it b) Sorry, I'm still reading it. Its a hot day, but a friend has a heavy coat on. You ask: a) Why do you wear a heavy coat? b) Why are you wearing a heavy coat? 2. Underline the correct word or phrase in each sentence. ‘That can‘t be right! Ldon't believe/'m not believing it! Caroline can't swim today. She has/is having a cold. See you in the morning. I leave/I'm leaving now. What do you do/are you doing? If you drop it, it will explode! Stop doing that, Bill! You're/You'e being very silly. I drive/t'm driving! You can sit in the back with Martin, What do we eat/are we eating this evening? I'm really hungry! You're a great cook! This cake tastes/s tasting wonderful. Where do you go/are you going? I haven't finished speaking to you! Chemistry is hard. I don’t understand/I'm not understanding itGRAMMAR 3 PRESENT TIME 2 3 Put each verb in brackets into the present simple or present continuous. 1 Ugh, take it away! (hate) nnnlMtfon css i mice! Who (YoU $0) snes vm f0 the match on Saturday with? In the winter, what (you, wear) Teanit stand horror films. 1 (think) «wom they're silly! Diana (not, usually, sit) : senses NERO Elle. Why (you, 100K at) sansa sme lke that? Excuse me. (this bus, stop) . : son Outside the station? I (not take) a : the bus to school today. 4 Match each sentence (1-8) with a suitable response (a-h). 1. What do you usually do on your birthday? 8 Would you like to meet again on Saturday? ‘What do you usually do at the weekend? Have you finished your homework? ‘What are you doing? . ‘What are you doing on Friday? ‘Are you in the school basketball team? What do you do? Thave a party 1 go out cycling with my friends. work ina travel agency. Yes, we play every Friday. T'm still doing it Its hot in here. Fm opening some windows. Tm going back to Canada tomorrow. Tm having a party. 5 Put each verb in brackets into the present simple or present continuous. What (usually, YOU, 40) oer. YOM MSMAUY. AQ. enononnne after School? Dorit worry about the cat. It (only, eat) smn O16 8 day Lean’t work out the answer. (you, know) — what itis? ‘What's the matter? Why (you, stare) at me like that? (you, speak) ann vssnmnsoncensonas English? Tm looking fora hotel Elena (stay) : ime while her house is being decorated. ‘You should go on a diet. (YOU Pit) -amnnannnnn svvsnnnnns OM Weight (they, speak) sunnnsnne .-French or German? I cant tell the difference.