[Unit 1A][Grammar] Present Continuous (temporary present)

Question 1

[Make a sentence in Present Continuous]

_ (я избегаю молочку) these days; I feel better without it.

молочные продукты, молочка = dairy

Answer 1

I’m avoiding dairy these days; I feel better without it.

Question 2

[Make a sentence in Present Continuous]

_ (я в настоящее время - currently - учу) French for my upcoming trip to Paris

upcoming trip = предстоящая поездка

Answer 2

I’m currently studying French for my upcoming trip to Paris.

or: I’m currently learning

Question 3

[Make a sentence in Present Continuous]

_ (я экспериментирую с) a vegetarian diet these days for health reasons.

these days: в последнее время; for health reasons: ради здоровья, из-за

Answer 3

I’m experimenting with a vegetarian diet these days for health reasons.

Question 4

[Make a sentence in Present Continuous]

_ (мы ремонтируем) our living room, so the house is a bit messy right now.

ремонтировать = renovate; is messy = у нас бардак

Answer 4

We’re renovating our living room, so the house is a bit messy right now.

Question 5

[Make a sentence in Present Continuous]

_ (Я прохожу обучение на) a software developer through an online course.

прохожу обучение на.. = train to be

Answer 5

I’m training to be a software developer through an online course.

Question 6

[Make a sentence in Present Continuous]

_ (я подумываю о том, чтобы) moving to a bigger city for more job opportunities.

Answer 6

I’m thinking of moving to a bigger city for more job opportunities.

or: I’m thinking about…

Question 7

[Make a sentence in Present Continuous]

_ (я пытаюсь избегать) sugary snacks to improve my overall health.

пытаться избегать = try to avoid; sugary snacks = вкусняшки с сахаром

Answer 7

I’m trying to avoid sugary snacks to improve my overall health.

/ˈʃʊɡəri snæks/

Question 8

[Make a sentence in Present Continuous]

_ (я подумываю о том, чтобы завести) a dog to have some company.

завести = get

Answer 8

I’m thinking of getting a dog to have some company.

or: thinking about

Question 9

[Make a sentence in Present Continuous]

_ (Я стараюсь пить) more water these days instead of soda.

soda /ˈsəʊdə/ = газировка

Answer 9

I’m trying to drink more water these days instead of soda.

Question 10

[Make a sentence in Present Continuous]

_ (Я смотрю запоем) ‘Stranger Things’ right now. It’s so addictive!

it’s addictive /əˈdɪktɪv/ = затягивает

Answer 10

I’m binge-watching ‘Stranger Things’ right now. It’s so addictive!

/ˈbɪndʒ wɒtʃɪŋ/

Question 11

[Make a sentence in Present Continuous]

_ (Я планирую) a small get-together for my birthday. Just a few close friends.

a get-together /ˈɡet təɡeðər/ посиделки; close friends = близкие друзья

Answer 11

I’m planning a small get-together for my birthday. Just a few close friends.

Question 11

[Make a sentence in Present Continuous]

_ (Я учусь пользоваться) new software for my job. It’s a bit tricky.

учусь пользоваться: learn HOW TO use
a bit tricky: сложновато, непросто

Answer 11

I’m learning how to use new software for my job. It’s a bit tricky.

Question 12

[Make a sentence in Present Continuous]

_ the guitar (=я учусь играть на гитаре) It’s challenging but really fun.

notice: интересно = fun, NOT ‘funny’

Answer 12

I’m learning to play the guitar. It’s challenging but really fun.

notice: no preposition
notice: the + musical instrument

Question 13

[Make a sentence in Present Continuous]

_ (Я работаю над) a big project at work, and _ (это занимает) a lot of my time.

работаю над = work on; занимает много времени: take up a lot of time

Answer 13

I’m working on a big project at work, and it’s taking up a lot of my time.

Question 14

[Make a sentence in Present Continuous]

_ (я стараюсь есть) more veggies, so _ (я экспериментирую с) different salads.

veggies /ˈvedʒiz/ = (informal) vegetables

Answer 14

I’m trying to eat more veggies, so I’m experimenting with different salads.

Question 15

[Make a sentence in Present Continuous]

_ (= Я помогаю) with a new marketing campaign at work. It’s a great learning opportunity.

помогаю = help out

Answer 15

I’m helping out with a new marketing campaign at work. It’s a great learning opportunity.

Question 16

[Make a sentence in Present Continuous]
_ (Я смотрю) ‘Friends’ again. It’s my go-to show whenever I need a good laugh.

need a good laugh

need a good laugh = хо

my go-to show = всегда смотрю этот сериал

Answer 16

I’m watching ‘Friends’ again. It’s my go-to show whenever I need a good laugh.

Question 17

[Make a sentence in Present Continuous]
_ (Я думаю устроить - have) a small barbecue this Saturday. Would you like to come?

Answer 17

I’m thinking of having a small barbecue this Saturday. Would you like to come?

Question 18

[Make a sentence in Present Continuous]
_ (Я прохожу) an online cooking class. _ (это очень помогает - really help) me improve my skills.

прохожу курс = take a cooking class;

Answer 18

I’m taking an online cooking class. It’s really helping me improve my skills.

Question 19

[Make a sentence in Present Continuous]
_ (Я пью) more fruit smoothies as a healthy snack option.

a healthy snack option = вариант здорового перекуса

пью here = have

Answer 19

I’m having more fruit smoothies as a healthy snack option.

Question 20

[Make a sentence in Present Continuous]

_ (Я планирую сделать ремонт в) my room to give it a fresh look.

give it a fresh look = придать ей новый вид

Answer 20

I’m planning to redecorate my room to give it a fresh look.

Question 21

[Make a sentence in Present Continuous]
_ (я в данный момент слушаю) a podcast about travel adventures. It’s quite inspiring.

Answer 21

I’m currently listening to a podcast about travel adventures. It’s quite inspiring.

notice: listening to + noun!

Question 22

[Make a sentence in Present Continuous]
_ (мы переставляем) the furniture in the living room to give it a new look.

переставляем: rearrange /ˌriːəˈreɪndʒ/; a new look: новый вид

Answer 22

We’re rearranging the furniture in the living room to give it a new look.

Question 23

[Make a sentence in Present Continuous]
_ (я работаю над улучшением) my computer skills. It’s essential for my job.

работаю над: work on; essential /ɪˈsenʃl/: совершенно необходимо

Answer 23

I’m working on improving my computer skills. It’s essential for my job.

Question 24

[Make a sentence in Present Continuous]
_ (я планирую) a weekend trip to the mountains. I need a break from the city.

a weekend trip: поездку на выходные; a break from: перерыв от..

Answer 24

I’m planning a weekend trip to the mountains. I need a break from the city.

Question 25

[Make a sentence in Present Continuous]
_ (я разрабатываю) a new marketing strategy for our latest .product launch.

product launch /lɔːntʃ/: запуск продукта

Answer 25

I’m developing a new marketing strategy for our latest product launch.

Question 26

[Make a sentence in Present Continuous]
_ (я пробую) new healthy recipes to add more variety to my meals.

recipe /ˈresəpi/: рецепт; variety /vəˈraɪəti/: разнообразия

Answer 26

I’m trying new healthy recipes to add more variety to my meals.