Present continuous tense (Thì hiện tại tiếp diễn)

1/1/2022 10:37:00 AM

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Why is the Present Continuous used in these sentences?

  • The boys are playing football now.
  • Conditions for foreign investors are also gradually improving.
  • We’re moving to London in December.
  • I'm working at the library until the end of this month.
  • Why are you always complaining about my cooking?

Write the -ing form of the following verbs.

Example: cook => cooking

1. dance =>

2. die =>

3. happen =>

4. admit =>

5. clap =>

6. print =>

7. study =>

8. cancel =>

 

Choose the stative verbs which cannot be used in continuous forms.

  • Contain
  • Manage
  • Understand
  • Need
  • Visit
  • Possess
  • Drink

Give the correct tense of the verb in brackets.

Fiona and Tom (not work) today. They are at home. 

Complete the phone conversation. Use the present continuous of the verbs in brackets.

A: How (the holiday/go)?

B: We (have) a great time! I (learn) to windsurf.

A: Wow! (Gary / take) lessons too?

B: No, he isn't. He (not do) anything except relaxing on the beach and sleeping.

A: (you / get) very brown?

B: Yes, we are. And you? (you / enjoy) your holiday?

A: No, I'm not. It’s cloudy and cold, but at least it (not rain) today.

B: Oh dear! Listen, I must go now. I’ll see you next week. Bye!

My brother ____ my CDs without asking!

  • is always borrowing
  • always borrows
  • has always borrowed
  • always borrowed

I am in a hurry. I _____ him at 3 o’clock and, with this traffic, I am not sure if I can make it.

  • meet
  • am meeting
  • have met
  • met

You can’t see the report. It is not done yet. I _____ on it.

  • am still working
  • still worked
  • would still work
  • still work

The results of the research _____ that, presently, several East Asian countries _____ rapidly.

  • have indicated / were developing
  • indicate / are developing
  • are indicated / have been developing
  • were indicated / had developed

Now Bob _____ as a baggage handler at the airport until he can find something more suitable.

  • works
  • is working
  • worked
  • has worked
It gets on my nerves that way that Carol _____ about the job.
  • forever boasts
  • is forever boasting
  • never boasts
  • will boast
It _____ colder. Do you really want to go out?
  • had got
  • is getting
  • gets
  • would get

Choose the underlined part that needs correction.

At present, the National Cherry Blossom Festival occurs in Washington, D.C to celebrate spring's arrival. 

  • the
  • occurs
  • in
  • to celebrate

Choose the underlined part that needs correction.

Recent evidence shows that the economic situation improved.

  • Recent
  • shows
  • situation
  • improved

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given in brackets. Do not change the given word. You must use between two to five words including the given word.

She never stops saying how much she dislikes public transport. (COMPLAINING)

=> She about public transport.

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, using the word in a bracket. You must use between THREE and FIVE words, including the word given. Do not change the word given.

Golf is becoming increasingly popular in Britain. (POPULARITY)

=> The in Britain.

Make a complete sentence using the given words. Change the form of the words or add other words if necessary.

They/ not/ often/ save/ money/, / but/ at the moment/ they/ save/ in order to/ buy a car.

Make a complete sentence using the given words. Change the form of the words or add other words if necessary.

you/ cook/ in/ kitchen? It/ smell/ delicious.