1. The document provides examples of common verb phrases used in the present continuous tense and for describing traveling activities.
2. It also includes a conversation between Annabelle and Lucas, where Annabelle checks in on Lucas while he is watching the children at home while she is waiting at the airport.
3. Though Lucas claims to be busy with chores and making dinner, Annabelle determines that the children are actually playing computer games and Lucas is watching TV.
1. The document provides examples of common verb phrases used in the present continuous tense and for describing traveling activities.
2. It also includes a conversation between Annabelle and Lucas, where Annabelle checks in on Lucas while he is watching the children at home while she is waiting at the airport.
3. Though Lucas claims to be busy with chores and making dinner, Annabelle determines that the children are actually playing computer games and Lucas is watching TV.
1. The document provides examples of common verb phrases used in the present continuous tense and for describing traveling activities.
2. It also includes a conversation between Annabelle and Lucas, where Annabelle checks in on Lucas while he is watching the children at home while she is waiting at the airport.
3. Though Lucas claims to be busy with chores and making dinner, Annabelle determines that the children are actually playing computer games and Lucas is watching TV.
1. 'm driving 2. 're doing 3. 's working 4. 's playing 5. 're studying 6. 're swimming
Present continuous: Activity 2
1 A Excuse me! You're sitting in my seat. (sit) B Sorry! 2 A Dad's not watching this programme. He's sleeping . (not watch, sleep) B OK. You can watch your programme then. 3 A Hello! What are you doing here? (do) B I'm shopping . It’s Jim’s birthday tomorrow. (shop) 4 A I'm going to the gym now. Do you want to come with me? (go) B Great idea. I'm not working today. (work) 5 A Is Alice doing her homework? (do) B No, she isn't. She's playing computer games. (play) 6 A Do you want my newspaper? I'm not reading it. (read) B No, thanks. I'm watching a film on my laptop. (watch) 7 A Is that your brother? B No, my brother is over there. He's talking to his friends. (talk) 8 A Are you having a good time in Rio? (have) B Yes, we are. We're having a great time. (have) 9 A Hello. Can I speak to Marisa? B Sorry, she's talking to her mother on Skype. Who is it? (talk) A It's Yuko, from English class. I'm phoning about tonight's homework. (phone) 10 A Are you getting up now? You're late for school. (get) B Yes, I am. What time is it?
Common verb phrases 2: travelling: Activity 1
1. book 2. pack 3. get 4. leave 5. wear 6. carry Common verb phrases 2: travelling: Activity 2
Annabelle and Lucas: Activity 1
1. at the aiport 2. at home 3. doing the housework 4. doing their homework 5. pasta 6. playing computer games
7. watching TV
Annabelle and Lucas: Activity 2
Annabelle Hello? Lucas? Lucas Oh, hi, Annabelle. Are you at the airport? Annabelle Yes, I am. I'm waiting for my flight. What are you doing? Lucas Um, oh, you know. I’m really busy...with housework, and the children. Annabelle Oh good! What are the children doing ? Lucas They’re, um, they’re doing their homework. Annabelle That’s great! What time is it? It’s nearly time for their dinner. Lucas Yes, don’t worry. I'm making some pasta. Annabelle Pasta? What about the meat and vegetables in the fridge? Lucas Yes, but the children like pasta. It’s their favourite. Especially Daddy’s pasta! Annabelle What’s that noise? Lucas Noise? Sorry? What noise? Annabelle Are the children playing computer games? Lucas What? Oh, yes. Yes, they are . Annabelle And you? Are you watching TV? Lucas Um, yes. Yes, I am. But I'm making the dinner, too! Annabelle Oh! They're calling my flight. I can’t talk now. Lucas OK. Bye then. Have a good flight! Annabelle OK. Call me in about three hours. Lucas OK. Bye then. Annabelle And remember the children’s bed time. Lucas Of course. Don’t worry about anything. Annabelle OK. Goodbye, Lucas. Lucas Bye. And say hello to your parents from me. Phew!!!