UNIT 5: THE PRESENT SIMPLE and PRESENT CONTINUOUS TENSES I Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets You shouldn’t go out now It (rain) heavily Every twelve months, the Earth (circle)……………… the Sun “What……………………(he/do)?’’ – “He (try)………………………to fix the computer What (think)…………………………about this idea? Jim: Do you want to come over for dinner tonight? Denise: Oh, I'm sorry, I can't I (go)……………………to a movie tonight with some friends Julia (speak) .five languages, and at the moment she (work) as a translator His mom (always/shop)…………………… for groceries in the morning The President of The USA (live)………………………………in The White House? I (write) .a poem I will let you read it when I finish 10 My brother (have)……………………… a lovely pet 11 They have bought a couple of tickets and they (see) their favorite film at the cinema 12 I (stay)…………………….with my sister until I can find a flat 13 Look! The bus (come))………………………… 14 John is never satisfied He (always/complain)………………………………………… 15 Usually, I (work) ……………………… as a secretary at ABT, but this summer I (study) ……………………… French at a language school in Paris That is why I am in Paris 16 He is going to leave school and now he (think)………………………of studying abroad 17 Trees (grow)…………more quickly in summer than in winter 18 It is a lovely day The sun (shine)……………………and the birds (sing)………………… 19 How many new words (she/try) .to learn every day? II Rearrange the words to make a complete sentence What reading of book kind you are ? à……………………………………………… is crying Why Pamela ? à……………………………………………………………… at economics is studying Paul National University à………………………………………………………………………… you Are me for waiting ? à………………………………………………………… is moment at Saudi Arabia the in working John à………………………………………… for Jennifer the as Is you company same working ? à………………………………………………………………………… III You can hear your mother talking to your father on the telephone Write the questions your grandfather is asking, using the present continuous Grandfather: …Are… the children …watching TV…? Mother: No, they are in bed Grandfather:………………… ……………………reading? Mother: No, they aren’t They are asleep Grandfather:……………………… Simon……………………….? Mother: He is writing a postcard and watching TV at the same time Grandfather: ……………………………………………………… ? Mother: A travel programme about India Grandfather:…………………………Anna…………………….? Mother: No, she isn’t watching it She is in the kitchen, cooking dinner Grandfather: ? Mother: Lying on the floor and talking to you IV Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from that of the others A disease B nervous C balance D healthy A.digestive B allergic C skeletal D intestine A complicated B bacteria C moderately D acupuncture V Choose the best answer The heart and blood vessels are parts of the system A certain B circle C circulatory D circumstance The system that lets us take in oxygen and release carbon dioxide is called .system A respiratory B excretory C circulatory D nervous She is bored with her current job and for a new one lately A looks B is looking C looking D has looked It is to work in this city with so much noise and pollution A healthy B health C unhealthy D healthful The husband should share household chores with his wife because it will create a……atmosphere A negative B vulnerable C positive D dark In my family, every member……………………….to the household duties A splits B contributes C prepares D creates I often…………………….the tables for meals A take B get C lay D cook She likes to meet and spend time with other people She is very _ A unfriendly B rude C sociable D introvert She often ……a big breakfast but today she……only a glass of milk A has/ is having B was having/ had C had/has D had had/ is having 10 Food is broken down and converted into energy in the …… system A brain B heart C digestive D skeletal 11 My husband and I both go out to work so we share the …… A happiness B household chores C responsibility D employment 12 The baby Don’t make so much noise A sleep B sleeps C is sleeping D slept 13 If you breathe in deeply, your .can expand to twice their normal size A lung B heart C stomach D skull 14 Tom: “Which of the chores you dislike doing the most ?” → Jerry: “…………….” A I like cooking and sweeping the floor B I the laundry, cook and wash the dishes C Well, my favorite activity is doing the washing-up D Washing the dishes, because I often break things when I the washing-up 15 As a housewife, she stays at home and her children She takes care of them, feeds them and protects them to develop A nurtures B nurture C nature D natures 16 It is unfair to state that a woman’s job is to look everyone in the family and takes care the house A in-on B after-in C of-of D after-of 17 I can’t answer the phone now I dinner A cook B cooking C am cooking D cooks 18 Excuse me, you your newspaper? Could I borrow it ? A are-read B are - reading C do-reading D do-read 19 My Mum usually the washing-up A B.doing C is doing D does 20 I am afraid he can’t go out with you now He his car A repair B.repairs C repairing D is repairing 21 Many people don’t like Jack because he casual clothes to important meetings A will wear B.is always wearing C.has just worn D had won 22 Mary: “ It is believed that married women should stay at home and take care of their family Is that what you think ? → John: “ “ A Do you want to stay at home B I don’t see it that away C Don’t mention it D It’s my pleasure VI SPEAKING: Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges “How fashionable a pair of trainers you have!” - “ _ A Do you want to know where I bought them? B Thanks for your compliment C I know it’s fashionable D Yes, of course “What can I for you?” - “ _” A No need to help B Thank you C Thanks, I’m just looking D Sorry for not buying anything “How was the game show last night?” - “ ” A It showed at o'clock B Just talking about it C I think it wasn't a good game D Great I gained more knowledge about biology “What did the meeting discuss? I didn’t attend it because of traffic jam.” - “ ” A I didn’t, either B That was great C You missed the meeting D I’m sorry, I can’t “I've called many times but the plumber hasn’t come yet.” - “ ” A Wait a minute, please B We apologise for this matter We’ll fix it soon C He's maybe busy now D The problem has been fixed already VII Read the passage, then choose the one best answer - A, B, C or D ROUTINES Routines save time and energy because you them without thinking, that's why they are so important in the morning when your brain isn't active Here's Jo talking about her morning routine 'Oh yes I always exactly the same things I wake up at seven o'clock every morning, but I don't get up at quarter past seven I switch on the radio and listen to the news Then I go to the loo and I brush my teeth I have a shower and dry my hair Then I choose my clothes and I get dressed I don't eat anything for breakfast I just have a cup of coffee Then I go to work Yes, it's always the same.' Routines are very useful, but they also make you uncreative So sometimes it's a good idea to break your routines Get out of bed on the opposite side Listen to a different radio station Take a different route to work Eat something different for breakfast Change your routine You never know, it could change your life This passage is mainly concerned with _ A changes in our lives B Jo's timetable C our usual ways of doing things D our daily activities According to the passage, routines are useful because _ A we can them in the morning B they save time and energy C we all have them in our lives D they make a habit of never thinking What is the main disadvantage of routines? A Routines make us unable to create things or have new ideas B Routines make you think before doing C Routines may change our life D Routines make us the same things day after day Which of the sentences is true? A We shouldn't break our routines B Routines make our brain creative C People who have routines are unable to think D Our lives could be changed if we change our routines VIII Read the passage below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space BRINGING UP A FAMILY It can be so difficult to support a family and bring up children, says Michael Wilson, father of two teenage girls It's something that (1) can ever prepare you for because every family (2) of different people and personalities Firstly, you have to make sure that everyone has what they (3) Children require so many things these from school uniforms and books, pens and pencils to games, toys, computers and, of course, clothes Secondly, there is, always the concern that they might be in danger I (4) so many terrible things on the news everyday that I always wonder whether my own children are safe or (5) and sometimes I get very concerned, even if they are only a little late (6) home That's what they don't (7) when I tell them off Of course, there are wonderful aspects to (8) a family It is a great pleasure to (9) .them grow and develop their own personalities, not to mention the love and warmth that exists in a family My wife and children are the most precious things in my life and, (10) the difficulties, I can honestly say that I couldn't change a thing! A nobody B somebody C one D they A includes B consists C has D contains A need B ask C wish D request A listen B look C watch D see A so B no C not D what A reaching B going C coming D making A think B imagine C wonder D understand A having B growing C bringing D rising A look B watch C glimpse D stare 10 A however B in spite C despite D although KEY I Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets You shouldn’t go out now It (rain) is raining heavily I hate living in Seattle because it (rain, always) ………always rains……………… “What……is he doing………(he/do)?’’ – “He (try)……is trying…………to fix the computer Jim: Do you want to come over for dinner tonight? Denise: Oh, I'm sorry, I can't I (go)……am going………to a movie tonight with some friends Julia (speak) speaks .five languages, and at the moment she (work) is working… as a translator His mom (always/shop)……always shops……………… for groceries in the morning The President of The USA (live)………Does…live……………………in The White House? I (write) am writing a poem I will let you read it when I finish They have bought a couple of tickets and they (see) are seeing their favorite film at the cinema 10 I (stay)……am staying……………….with my sister until I can find a flat 11 Look! The bus (come))………is coming………………… 12 John is never satisfied He (always/complain)……is always complaining…………………… 13 Usually, I (work) ………work……………… as a secretary at ABT, but this summer I (study) …am studying……………French at a language school in Paris That is why I am in Paris 14 Trees (grow)…grow………more quickly in summer than in winter 15 It is a lovely day The sun (shine)……is shining………and the birds (sing)……are singing…… II Rearrange the words to make a complete sentence What reading of books kind you are ? à…What kind of books are you reading? ………………… is crying Why Pamela ? à…Why is Pamela crying?…………………… at economics is studying Paul National University Paul is studying Economics at National University…… you Are me for waiting ? à…Are you waiting for me?…………………………… is moment at Saudi Arabia the in working John à…John is working in the SaudiArabia at the moment…………………… for Jennifer the as Is you company same working ? à…Is Jennifer working for the same company as you?……… I'm a want you to come? party next having Saturday I am having a party next week Do you want to come? III You can hear your mother talking to your father on the telephone Write the questions your grandfather is asking, using the present continuous Grandfather: …Are… the children …watching TV…? Mother: No, they are in bed Grandfather:……Are they………………reading? Mother: No, they aren’t They are asleep Grandfather:……What is…………Simon……doing……? Mother: He is writing a postcard and watching TV at the same time Grandfather: …What is he watching…………………? Mother: A travel programme about India Grandfather:…Is………Anna……watching TV….? Mother: No, she isn’t watching it She is in the kitchen, cooking dinner Grandfather: What are you doing ? Mother: Lying on the floor and talking to you IV Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others A.household B.bone C.oxygen D role A brain B pain C raise D air V Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from that of the others A.disease B nervous C balance D healthy A.digestive B allergic C skeletal D intestine A.complicated B bacteria C moderately D acupuncture VI Choose the best answer The heart and blood vessels are parts of the system A certain B circle C circulatory D circumstance The system that lets us take in oxygen and release carbon dioxide is called .system A respiratory B excretory C circulatory D nervous She is bored with her current job and for a new one lately A looks B is looking C looking D has looked It is to work in this city with so much noise and pollution A healthy B health C unhealthy D healthful The husband should share household chores with his wife because it will create a……atmosphere A negative B vulnerable C positive D dark In my family, every member……………………….to the household duties A splits B contributes C prepares D creates I often…………………….the tables for meals A take B get C lay D cook She likes to meet and spend time with other people She is very _ A unfriendly B rude C sociable D introvert She often ……a big breakfast but today she……only a glass of milk A has/ is having B was having/ had C had/has D had had/ is having 10 Food is broken down and converted into energy in the …… system A brain B heart C digestive D skeletal 11 My husband and I both go out to work so we share the …… A happiness B household chores C responsibility D employment 12 The baby Don’t make so much noise A sleep B sleeps C is sleeping D slept 13 If you breathe in deeply, your .can expand to twice their normal size A lung B heart C stomach D skull 14 Tom: “Which of the chores you dislike doing the most ?” → Jerry: “…………….” A I like cooking and sweeping the floor B I the laundry, cook and wash the dishes C Well, my favorite activity is doing the washing-up D Washing the dishes, because I often break things when I the washing-up 15 As a housewife, she stays at home and her children She takes care of them, feeds them and protects them to develop A nurtures B nurture C nature D natures 16 It is unfair to state that a woman’s job is to look everyone in the family and takes care the house A in-on B after-in C of-of D after-of 17 I can’t answer the phone now I dinner A cook B cooking C am cooking D cooks 18 Excuse me, you your newspaper? Could I borrow it ? A are-read B are - reading C do-reading D do-read 19 My Mum usually the washing-up A B.doing C is doing D does 20 I am afraid he can’t go out with you now He his car A repair B.repairs C repairing D is repairing 21 Many people don’t like Jack because he casual clothes to important meetings A will wear B.is always wearing C.has just worn D had won 22 Mary: “ It is believed that married women should stay at home and take care of their family Is that what you think ? → John: “ “ A Do you want to stay at home B I don’t see it that away C Don’t mention it D It’s my pleasure VII SPEAKING: Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges “How fashionable a pair of trainers you have!” - “ _ A Do you want to know where I bought them? B Thanks for your compliment C I know it’s fashionable D Yes, of course “What can I for you?” - “ _” A No need to help B Thank you C Thanks, I’m just looking D Sorry for not buying anything “How was the game show last night?” - “ ” A It showed at o'clock B Just talking about it C I think it wasn't a good game D Great I gained more knowledge about biology “What did the meeting discuss? I didn’t attend it because of traffic jam.” - “ ” A I didn’t, either B That was great C You missed the meeting D I’m sorry, I can’t “I've called many times but the plumber hasn’t come yet.” - “ ” A Wait a minute, please B We apologise for this matter We’ll fix it soon C He's maybe busy now D The problem has been fixed already VIII Read the passage, then choose the one best answer - A, B, C or D ROUTINES Routines save time and energy because you them without thinking, that's why they are so important in the morning when your brain isn't active Here's Jo talking about her morning routine 'Oh yes I always exactly the same things I wake up at seven o'clock every morning, but I don't get up at quarter past seven I switch on the radio and listen to the news Then I go to the loo and I brush my teeth I have a shower and dry my hair Then I choose my clothes and I get dressed I don't eat anything for breakfast I just have a cup of coffee Then I go to work Yes, it's always the same.' Routines are very useful, but they also make you uncreative So sometimes it's a good idea to break your routines Get out of bed on the opposite side Listen to a different radio station Take a different route to work Eat something different for breakfast Change your routine You never know, it could change your life This passage is mainly concerned with _ A changes in our lives B Jo's timetable C our usual ways of doing things D our daily activities According to the passage, routines are useful because _ A we can them in the morning B they save time and energy C we all have them in our lives D they make a habit of never thinking What is the main disadvantage of routines? A Routines make us unable to create things or have new ideas B Routines make you think before doing C Routines may change our life D Routines make us the same things day after day Which of the sentences is true? A We shouldn't break our routines B Routines make our brain creative C People who have routines are unable to think D Our lives could be changed if we change our routines XII Read the passage below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space BRINGING UP A FAMILY It can be so difficult to support a family and bring up children, says Michael Wilson, father of two teenage girls It's something that (1) can ever prepare you for because every family (2) of different people and personalities Firstly, you have to make sure that everyone has what they (3) Children require so many things these from school uniforms and books, pens and pencils to games, toys, computers and, of course, clothes Secondly, there is ,always the concern that they might be in danger I (4) so many terrible things on the news everyday that I always wonder whether my own children are safe or (5) and sometimes I get very concerned, even if they are only a little late (6) home That's what they don't (7) when I tell them off Of course, there are wonderful aspects to (8) a family It is a great pleasure to (9) them grow and develop their own personalities, not to mention the love and warmth that exists in a family My wife and children are the most precious things in my life and, (10) the difficulties, I can honestly say that I couldn't change a thing! A nobody B somebody C one D they A includes B consists C has D contains A need B ask C wish D request A listen B look C watch D see A so B no C not D what A reaching B going C coming D making A think B imagine C wonder D understand A having B growing C bringing D rising A look B watch C glimpse D stare 10 A however B in spite C despite D although 1.A 2.B 3.A 4.D 5.C 6.C 7.D 8.A 9.B 10.C ... your mother talking to your father on the telephone Write the questions your grandfather is asking, using the present continuous Grandfather: …Are… the children …watching TV…? Mother: No, they... Grandfather:……Are they………………reading? Mother: No, they aren’t They are asleep Grandfather:……What is…………Simon……doing……? Mother: He is writing a postcard and watching TV at the same time Grandfather:... According to the passage, routines are useful because _ A we can them in the morning B they save time and energy C we all have them in our lives D they make a habit of never thinking What is the main