Ex.23. Put a tick if a sentence is right and a cross if it is wrong. Correct the wrong sentences

I (feel) _______ very tired today.

I (see) _______ the manager this afternoon.

I (see) _______ what you are trying to say.

She (appear) _______ to have a problem.

He (appear) _______ at the Fortune Theatre next week.

She (have) _______ plenty of money just now.

I (have) _______ a great time.

Ex. 22. Complete the sentences using the correct form (Simple Present or Present Continuous).

Facts and Figures About the American Family

The family is still the main unit in U.S. society; yet, in its traditional sense, the family is disappearing. The average American household is steadily getting smaller. One in five households now consists of one person living alone, while large families (six or more people) make up little over 5 percent of American households. On the other hand, nonfamily households (groups of unrelated people who live together) are increasing rapidly. Over one-fourth of today's households are nonfamily households. Most dramatically, the number of people who live in families with a single parent (male or female) is skyrocketing.

Overall, one out of every eight children—and nearly half of all black children—now has a single-parent home. Still, nine out of ten people continue to live in households as family members. In all, today's social scientists believe that although family life is definitely changing, the family is here to stay.

3) Looking at structures:

1. Underline all verbs that give facts. What tenses are they in?

2. Underline all verbs that express situations or activities in progress today. What tenses are they in?

3. Find the adverbs in the second, third, and fourth sentences. Where are they placed in relation to the verbs?

Ex. 21. Discuss the differences in meaning of the italicized verbs in each group of sentences.

1. a. These flowers smell good.

b. He is smelling the flowers.

2. a. I think Roberto is a kind man.

b. I am thinking about this grammar.

3. a. I see a butterfly. Do you see it too?

b. Jane is seeing a doctor about her headaches.

c. Jane and Jack are seeing each other. They are going out together every weekend.

4. a. Kathy looks cold. I’ll give her my coat.

b. Ann is looking out of the window. She sees a butterfly.

5. a. Sam appears to be asleep. Don’t disturb him.

b. My favourite actor is now appearing at the Odeon.

6. a. Sue is feeling the cat’s fur.

b. The cat’s fur feels soft.

c. I’ m not feeling well today.

d. I feel that it is important to respect other people’s opinion.

7. a. Ann has a car.

b. I’ m having a bath and can’t answer the phone.

c. Olga is having a hard time, but Tina is having a good time.

8. a. I remember my first teacher. Do you remember yours?

b. Aunt Sara is looking through an old picture album. She is remembering the wonderful days of her childhood.

9. a. This piano is too heavy to lift. It weighs too much.

b. The grocer is weighing the bananas.

5. Why (you look) _______ at me like that?

6. It (look) _______ as if it’s going to rain.

9. I (think) _______ you’re right.

10. What (you think) _______ about?

12. I (feel) _______ she’s making a mistake.

13. Mmmm! Dinner (smell) _______ good. What is it?

14. Why (you smell) _______ these roses? They are plastic!

1. Jim isn’t wanting an ice-cream. He doesn’t like it.

2. We’re enjoying the course very much. We are learning a lot.

3. I’m understanding you but I’m not agreeing with you.

4. Do you think that Vanessa plays golf well?

5. I’m sorry. I’m not knowing the answer.

6. I’m not believing you. You are telling lies!

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