Module 2
Different cultures, different lifestyles
AB page 10 / exercise 2
Circle the correct form of the verbs.
Modern Australia (1) is/are a mix of local and European tradition. To understand Australian culture, it (2) are/is helpful to learn about its history. Australia (3) is/are home to two groups of native people – the Aborigines and the Torres Strait Islanders. Australian traditions (4) brings/bring together ancient practices with public holidays in England. For example, both Australian and British people (5) celebrate/celebrates the Queen’s Birthday in June.
The answer:1. is 2. is 3. is 4. bring 5. celebrate
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The Present Continuous
AB page 10 / exercise 3
3 Choose the correct form of the verbs.
1. What TV programme _________you ________?
a. are/film
b. is/filming
c. are/filming
2. She_____________ a video about the life of a famous explorer.
a. am watching
b. is watching
c. are watching
3. How______ the Nyangatom tribe________ ?
a. is/surviving
b. be/surviving
c. am/surviving
4. We _____________a day with an explorer.
a. are spend
b. is spending
c. are spending
5. you_____________ to become an explorer?
a. Is/planning
b. Am/planning
c. Are/planning
The answer: 1. c 2. b 3. a 4. c 5. c
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AB page 11 / exercise 4
The Present Simple and the Present Continuous
4 Rami does the same things at the same time every Friday, but this Friday he’s at his grandparents’. Compare his diary and write sentences.
Answers:
1. Rami usually gets up at 8 a.m., but today he’s getting up at 7.30 a.m.
2. Rami usually has breakfast at 8.30 a.m., but today he’s having breakfast at 8 a.m.
3. Rami usually does his homework at 9 a.m., but today he’s visiting his aunts.
4. Rami usually goes to Friday prayer with his father at 12 p.m., but today he’s going to Friday prayer with his grandfather.
5. Rami usually visits his aunts at 2.30 p.m., but today he’s cooking a traditional meal with his grandmother.
6. Rami usually has dinner with his family at 7.30 p.m., but today he’s looking at old photos with his grandparents.
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Second section
AB page 11
The Present Simple and the Present Continuous
1 Complete this paragraph with the correct form of the verbs in brackets using the Present Simple or the Present Continuous. Some verb forms might stay the same.
| “Hello! I’m Danielle Cluer. I (1) _____ (live) in England. I’m studying World Literature at my local university. I (2) _____ (currently/ work) on a project about ancient literature. I (3) _____ (read) about the world’s earliest pieces of literature in the library at the moment. I like to read about the oldest and most famous stories in the world. Some of them (4) _____ (tell) the story of kings and their adventures. These stories (5) _____ (show) the skills of the poets at that time and their influence on other poets from around the world.” |
The answer: 1. live 2. am currently working 3. am reading 4. tell 5. show
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AB page 12 / exercise 2
2 Some of the sentences below are grammatically wrong. Cross them out and write them correctly. Then, match the sentences with the rules in the box.
1. I am staying at my uncle’s house until my parents are back next week.
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2. My mum and dad always are checking my school projects.
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3. Ahmad writes about his favourite poet at the moment.
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4. I live with my family in Amman.
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a. things that we repeat regularly (habits, routines) b. situations and states that last for a long time c. something that is going on at the time of speaking d. something that is happening for a certain period of time |
The answer:
1. Correct. d
2. My mum and dad always check my school projects. a
3. Ahmad is writing about his favourite poet at the moment. c
4. Correct. b
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AB page 12 / exercise 3
3 Write the following sentences again, using the adverb in brackets instead of the underlined one. Make the necessary changes.
1. I’m reading an article on old African stories at the moment. (often)
*I often read articles on old African stories.
2. Hala eats lots of fish every week. (now)
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3. Jawad’s father usually takes his family to different places for their summer holidays. (at the moment)
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4. We are now studying hard before our exams. (always)
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5. We are spending our holidays in Aqaba at the moment. (every summer)
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The answer:
1. I often read articles on old African stories.
2. Hala is eating lots of fi sh now
. 3. Jawad’s father is taking his family to different places for their summer holidays at the moment.
4. We always study hard before our exams.
5. We spend our holidays in Aqaba every summer.
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AB page 12 / exercise 4
4 Write four sentences about your friends. Use the adverbs from exercise 3
. Fahd is talking to Omar at the moment.
Students’ own answers
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AB page 13 / exercise 5
5 Rewrite this paragraph with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Some verb forms might stay the same.
Answer:
“We are here to see how things work at JHCO. People of different nationalities are gathering here today to talk to us about their contribution to the organisation. Samia Ramadan, for example, is one of the many Jordanian doctors who are currently providing medical care for the sick. The girl who is holding a box is Jenny, an American student, who goes to medical school. She usually helps Dr Ramadan, but today she is unloading a truck along with other volunteers. They are preparing medical supplies, food and clothes to be sent later.”
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