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UNIT 3: USING THE SIMPLE PRESENT

Lesson 1. Simple present rules

● Exercise 1. Warm Up
Complete the following sentences

1. I soccer 2. We pizza 3. They TV 4. He his house.

Verbs
Verbs are one of the fundamental parts of speech in language. They are words that
express actions, states, or occurrences. Verbs convey what someone or something does,
is, or experiences in a sentence.
The most common 20 verbs in English are: to be; to have, to do, to say, to get, to make, to
go, to know, to take, to come, to see, to think, to look, to want, to give, to use, to find, to
tell, to ask, to work.

● Exercise 2. Warm -up.

Read the paragraph. Write the verb forms for take, post, and share. I often take
videos of my family and friends. I post them online. I share them with my family and
friends. My brother Jose is a science teacher. He takes videos of his students and
their experiments. He posts them online. He shares them with his classes.

take post share

1. I 3. I 5. I
2. Mario 4. He 6. He

Form and Basic Meaning of the Simple Present Tense

I talk. The verb after 3rd person singular (she, he,
You talk. it) has a final -s: talks.
He talks. SINGULAR PLURAL
She talks. 1st person: I talk we talk
lt rains. 2nd person: you talk you talk
We talk. 3rd person: she talks they talk
They talk. he talks
it rains
(a) I eat breakfast every morning. The simple present tense expresses habits.
(b) Olga speaks English every day. In (a): Eating breakfast is a habit, a usual
(c) We sleep every night. activity.
(d) They go to the beach every weekend. Every morning = Monday morning, Tuesday
morning, Wednesday morning, Thursday
morning, Friday morning, Saturday morning,
and Sunday morning.
She wakes up every morning at 7:00. He shaves every morning.

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● Exercise 3. Looking at grammar.

Complete the sentences with speak or speaks.

1. Martin English. 2. I German.

3. Erika several languages. 4. Her husband Vietnamese.
5. My friends and I a little Persian. 6. My friends Arabic.
7. They Arabic fluently. 8. You Spanish well.
9. You and I Spanish well. 10. We it well.

● Exercise 4. Let’s talk: pairwork.

Part I. Look at the list of habits. Check (/) your habits every morning. Put them in
order. What do you do first, second, third, etc.? Write them on the lines.

HABITS MY HABITS EVERY MORNING

eat breakfast 1. I turn off the alarm clock.
go to class 2.
put on my clothes 3.
drink a cup of coffee/tea 4.
shave 5.
put on my make-up 6.
take a shower/bath 7.
get up 8.
pick up my books 9.
walk to the bathroom 10.
watch TV 11.
look in the mirror 12.
turn off the alarm clock 13.
brush/ comb my hair 14.
brush my teeth 15.

● Exercise 6. Looking at grammar.

Choose the correct verb.

1. My mother and father eat breakfast at 7:00 every day. (eat/eats)

2. My mother tea with her breakfast. (drink/drinks)

3. I a bath every morning. (take/takes)

4. My sister a shower. (take/takes)

5. I English with my friends. (study/studies)

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Lesson 2. Simple present negative sentences

● Exercise 1. Warm Up
What do you do everyday? Make a list of the things you do since you wake up until
you go to bed.

1. wake up 2. 3. 4. 5. . 6. 7. Go to bed

Daily routines
The most common daily routine verbs typically include actions that people engage in
regularly as part of their daily activities. Here are some of the most common verbs
associated with daily routines:
· Wake up: To stop sleeping and become conscious.
· Get up: To leave one's bed after sleeping.
· Brush: To clean or polish something with a brush, typically teeth or hair.
· Shower: To wash oneself by standing under a flow of water.
· Eat: To consume food.
· Drink: To consume liquid, typically water or a beverage.
· Prepare: To make ready for use or consideration.
· Go: To move from one place to another.
· Work: To engage in activity for the purpose of earning money or accomplishing
a task.
· Study: To apply oneself to learning a subject or skill.
· Exercise: To engage in physical activity to maintain health and fitness.
· Commute: To travel between one's home and workplace or school.
· Cook: To prepare food for eating by applying heat.
· Clean: To remove dirt, marks, or unwanted substances from something.
· Relax: To rest or engage in leisure activities.
· Sleep: To rest with the eyes closed and the body inactive for a period of time.
· Dress: To put on clothes.
· Drive: To operate a vehicle and travel in it as a driver.
· Read: To look at and comprehend the meaning of written or printed matter.
· Write: To mark words on a surface with a pen, pencil, or keyboard.

● Exercise 2. Warm -up.

Which sentences are true for you?

1. a. I like English . b. I don't like English.

2. a. I cook pizza every weekend. b. I cook pizza every weekend.
3. a. I drive my car. b. I don't drive my car.

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Simple Present Tense: Negative

(a) I do not get up at 6 o’clock. Negative: I
You do not get up at 6 o’clock. You
We do not get up at 6 o’clock. We + do not + main
They do not get up at 6 verb
o’clock. They
He
(b) He does not get up at 6 o’clock. She + does not + main verb
She does not get up at 6 It
o’clock. Do and does are called "helping verbs."
lt does not get up at 6 o’clock. Notice in (b): In 3rd person singular, there is no-s
on the main verb, drink; the final -s is part of the
helping verb, does.
INCORRECT: She does not drinks coffee.
(c) I don't get up at 6 o’clock. CONTRACTIONS: do not = don't
He doesn't get up at 6 o’clock. does not = doesn't

People usually use contractions when they

speak.
People often use contractions when they write.

● Exercise 3. Looking at grammar.

Choose the correct verb.

1. We does not / do not watch TV.

2. She does not / do not drink milk.
3. They does not / do not play soccer.
4. I does not / do not study English.
5. It does not / do not rain much here.
6. You does not / do not understand.
7. He doesn't / don't work hard.
8. You doesn't / don't eat breakfast.
9. They doesn't / don't go to school here.
10. She doesn't / don't sleep at 10 pm.

● Exercise 4. Looking at grammar.

Use the given words to make negative sentences. Use contractions.

1. have, not Ingrid - breakfast.

2. have, not I breakfast.
3. study, not Mary and Jim are students. Mary English.
4. sleep, not I in the afternoon.
5. go, not It's a nice day today. You to the park.
6. relax, not Dogs in the park.
7. eat, not A dog sugar.
8. have, not We class every day.
9. have, not This city nice weather in the summer.
10. snow, not It in Bangkok in the winter.

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Lesson 3. Yes/No & WH questions simple present

● Exercise 1. Warm Up
Answer the following questions.

1. What was your favorite class in school?

2. What was your least favorite class in school?
School Subjects
School subjects are the different things students learn in school. Here are some
examples of common ones:
· Mathematics: The study of numbers, shapes, and patterns.
· Science: The study of the natural world, including plants, animals, and
the environment.
· History: The study of past events and how they have shaped the world.
· Geography: The study of the Earth's surface, including countries,
landscapes, and climates.
· English/Language Arts: The study of reading, writing, grammar, and
literature.
· Art: The creation of visual works such as paintings, drawings, and
sculptures.
· Music: The study of musical notes, rhythms, and instruments.
· Physical Education (PE): Activities that involve physical movement and
exercise

● Exercise 2. Warm Up
Answer the following questions.

1. Do you like English?

2. Does your boyfriend/girlfriend like English?

Simple Present Tense: Yes/No Questions

DO/DOES + SUBJECT + MAIN VERB QUESTION FORMS, SIMPLE PRESENT
(a) Do I study Math? Do l
(b) Do you study Math? Do you
(c) Does he study Math? Does he
(d) Does she. study Math? Does she + main verb (base form)
(e) Does. It study Math? Does it
(f) Do. We study Math? Do we
(g) Do they study Math? Do they
(h) Am I late?
(i) Are you ready? Notice in (c), (d), and (e): The main verb
(j) Is he a teacher? in the question
(k) Are we early? does not have a final -s. The final -s is
(l) Are they at home? part of does.
(m) Are you a student? INCORRECT: Does she works?
INCORRECT: Do you be a student? When the main verb is a form of be, do is
NOT used.

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QUESTION SHORT ANSWER Notice in (c), (d), and (e): The main verb
(n) Do you like English? ~ Yes, I do. in the question
No, I don't. does not have a final -s. The final -s is
(o) Does Liam like English? ~ Yes, he does. part of does.
No, he doesn't. INCORRECT: Does she works?
(p) Brad does his homework. Note that do can also be a main verb, as
(q) Does Brad do his homework? in (p) and (q).

● Exercise 3. Looking at grammar.

Make questions. Choose the correct answer.

1. A: like \ you\ English

B: a. Yes, I do.
b. Yes, I like.

2. A: speak \ Anita \ Italian.

B: a. Yes, she does.
b. Yes, she speaks.

3. A: speak \ Thomas and Sierra \ Arabic

B: a. No, they don't.
b. No, they don't speak.

4. A: rain \ it \ in April
B: a. Yes, it does.
b. Yes, it rains.

5. A: do \ he \ his homework
B: a. No, he doesn't.
b. No, he doesn't do.

● Exercise 4. Vocabulary and speaking.

Part I. Check ( / ) the activities you do at least once a week.

1. take a nap 6. make breakfast 11. do my homework

2. take a break 7. make lunch 12. do the dishes
3. take a shower 8. make dinner 13. do the laundry
4. take a bath 9. make a snack 14. study English
5. take a bus/train/taxi 10. make my bed 15. study Math

Part II. Walk around the room. Ask questions using these phrases. For each question,
find someone who can answer yes. Note: Remember to change my to your.

Example:
To STUDENT A: Do you do your English homework in the afternoon?
STUDENT A: No.
To STUDENT B: Do you study for the Math test in the afternoon?
STUDENT B: Yes.
To STUDENT C: Do you practice guitar every day?
STUDENT C: Yes.
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Lesson 4. Like to – want to – need to

● Exercise 1. Warm Up
Answer the following questions

1. How do you help at home?

2. What do you need to keep your house clean?

DUTIES
These are the main duties people have to do at home:

· Clean - To make something free of dirt, marks, or mess.

· Cook - To prepare food by combining ingredients and using heat.
· Study - To learn about a subject by reading, attending classes, or practicing.
· Work - To engage in activities for the purpose of earning a living or
accomplishing a task.
· Help - To assist someone with a task or problem.
· Listen - To give attention to sound and try to hear what is being said.
· Organize - To arrange things in a systematic or orderly way.
· Teach - To impart knowledge or skills to others.
· Answer - To respond to a question or statement.
· Care for - To provide assistance or support to someone who is in need.

● Exercise 2. Warm Up
Answer the following questions.

1. What do you like to do in your free time?

2. Where do you want to travel for vacation?
3. What do you need to do to be happier?

Like to, Want to, Need to

VERB + INFINITIVE Like, want, and need can be followed by an

(a) I like to travel. lt's fun. infinitive.
(b) I want to travel. I have vacation time next infinitive = to + the base form of the verb.
month * Need to is stronger than want to. Need to =
(c) I need to travel for my job. I have no necessary, important.
choice.

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● Exercise 3. Looking at grammar

Make complete sentences. Pay attention to the final -s ending on singular verbs.

1. Maya \ need \ clean

2. We\ want\ organize\ home
3. Bill and I \ like \ eat sweets
4. You \ need \ care for\ dogs
5. She \ like \ listen to her friends
6. Her friends \ work \ in a company
7. They \ need \ save money
8. He \ want \ travel

● Exercise 4. Reading and grammar.

Part I. Read the story.

A Wonderful Cook

Roberto is a wonderful cook. He often tries new recipes. He likes to cook for friends.
He frequently invites my girlfriend and me to dinner. When we arrive, we go to the
kitchen. He usually has three or four pots on the stove. He makes a big mess when
he cooks. We like to watch him, and he wants to tell us about each recipe. His
dinners are delicious. After dinner, he needs to clean the kitchen. We want to help
him because we want him to invite us back soon.

Part II. Complete each sentence with a word from the box.

help invite is like likes to wash

1. Roberto _ a great cook.

2. He try new recipes.
3. He likes to friends to dinner.
4. After dinner, he needs to the pots, and his friends
him.
5. His friends his food.

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UNIT 4: USING THE PRESENT CONTINUOUS

Lesson 1. Present Continuous affirmative rules

● Exercise 1. Warm Up
Answer the following sentences

1. Did you have any hobby when you were little?

2. What do you do in your leisure time?

Leisure Activities
Leisure activities are things people do for enjoyment and relaxation during their free time.
These activities are not related to work or necessary tasks and are pursued voluntarily for
pleasure or personal satisfaction.

List of Leisure Activities:

· Watching TV shows or movies
· Playing sports (e.g., soccer, basketball, tennis)
· Reading books or magazines
· Going for a walk or hike
· Listening to music or podcasts
· Painting or drawing
· Playing musical instruments
· Cooking or baking
· Gardening
· Photography
· Dancing
· Playing board games or video games
· Crafting (e.g., knitting, sewing, pottery)
· Fishing or hunting
· Birdwatching
· Going to the gym or exercising
· Yoga or meditation
· Writing (e.g., journaling, creative writing)
· Camping or outdoor picnics
· Traveling and exploring new places

● Exercise 2. Warm Up
Answer the following sentences.

1. What are you doing in this moment?

2. What are the people around you doing now?

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Be + -ing: the Present Progressive

am + -ing (a) I am sitting in class right now In (a): When I say this sentence, I am in
is + -ing (b) Rita is sitting in class right now class. I am sitting. I am not standing. The
are+ -ing (c) You are sitting in class right now action (sitting) is happening right now, and I
am saying the sentence at the same time.
am, is, are = helping verbs
sitting = the main verb
am, is, are + -ing = the present progressive
or present continuous.

● Exercise 3. Looking at grammar.

Complete the sentences with the correct form of be (am, is, or are.)

Right now…

1. It raining outside
2. We reading books in the college library.
3. You writing.
4. Some students studying.
5. I looking out the window.
6. Two women camping in the forest.
7. They fishing and hunting.
8. Luis dancing in the disco.

● Exercise 4. Looking at grammar.

Complete each sentence with the present progressive of the verb in italics.

1. listen to podcast She

2. go to the gym We
3. do yoga They
4. write a poem Luis
5. paint a house The boys

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LESSON 2. Present Continuous negative sentences and Yes/No questions

● Exercise 1. Warm Up
Answer the following sentences.

1. What are the most common hobbies nowadays?

2. Is there any hobby you would like to start?

Hobbies
Here's a list of hobbies along with some related vocabulary and example sentences that you can use
to teach:
· Reading
Vocabulary: book, novel, magazine, newspaper, library, author, chapter
Example sentence: I enjoy reading mystery novels in my free time.
· Watching movies
Vocabulary: film, movie theater, actor, actress, director, genre
Example sentence: We like to go to the cinema every Friday night to watch the latest
releases.
· Playing musical instruments
Vocabulary: guitar, piano, violin, drums, flute, musician, concert
Example sentence: She practices the piano for an hour every day because she loves playing
music.
· Drawing and painting
Vocabulary: paintbrush, canvas, sketch, artist, colors, gallery
Example sentence: My sister is a talented artist; she spends hours painting beautiful
landscapes.
· Cooking and baking
Vocabulary: recipe, ingredients, chef, oven, stove, dish
Example sentence: On weekends, my mom and I like to bake cookies together in the
kitchen.
· Playing sports
Vocabulary: soccer, basketball, tennis, swimming, team, player, coach
Example sentence: Every Saturday morning, we gather at the park to play soccer with
friends.
· Gardening
Vocabulary: plants, flowers, garden, seeds, watering can, soil
Example sentence: My grandparents spend their afternoons tending to their beautiful
garden.
· Photography
Vocabulary: camera, lens, photographer, photo, snapshot, album
Example sentence: He enjoys capturing nature's beauty through his photography hobby.
· Traveling
Vocabulary: destination, passport, airplane, hotel, itinerary, adventure
Example sentence: Last summer, I traveled to Italy and visited famous landmarks like
the Colosseum.
· Hiking
Vocabulary: trail, backpack, hiking boots, nature, mountains, adventure
Example sentence: Every weekend, I explore different hiking trails in the nearby mountains.

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● Exercise 2. Warm Up
Answer the following sentences.

1. What aren’t you doing in this moment?

2. Are you taking English classes right now?

Present Progressive: Negatives

(a) I am not sleeping. I am awake. Present progressive negative:
(b) Ben isn’t listening. He’s daydreaming. am
(c) Mr. and Mrs. Silva aren’t watching TV. is + not + -ing
They are reading. are
Present Progressive: Questions
QUESTIONS SHORT ANSWERS (LONG ANSWER)
BE + SUBJECT + -ING
(a) Is Martha reading a book? --- Yes, she is. (She’s sleeping)
--- No, she’s not. (She’s not sleeping)
--- No, she isn’t. (She isn’t sleeping)
(b) Are you watching TV? --- Yes, I am. (I’m
watching TV)
--- No, I’m not. (I’m not watching TV)

● Exercise 3. Looking at grammar

Make two sentences about each situation, one negative and one affirmative. Use the
present progressive.

Example:
Sandra: standing up / sitting down
Sandra isn't standing up.
She 's sitting down.

SITUATION 1:
Otto: watching TV / talking on the phone
Otto
He

SITUATION 2:
Anita: listening to music I playing soccer
Anita
She

SITUATION 3:
Sofia and Miguel: reading / eating lunch
Sofia and Miguel
They

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