[Unit 1A][Grammar] Present Simple vs Continuous Flashcards
So, who can share the screen?
‘I _ (share) the screen already.’
I‘m sharing the screen already.
[a third student joins a group in the middle of an activity]
Hello, Elena. We _ (discuss) item number 3.
Hello, Elena. We‘re discussing item number 3.
Internet shopping _ (get) more and more popular these days.
Internet shopping is getting more and more popular these days.
Use Present Continuous when talking about change, e.g.
is getting + older / bigger / faster / better etc
We _ (think) of buying a new car but they _ (cost) a lot of money.
We‘re thinking of buying a new car but they cost a lot of money.
I _ (write) to apply for the position of Sales Assistant. I’ve attached my C.V. to this email.
I’m writing to apply for the position of Sales Assistant. I’ve attached my C.V. to this email.
I _ (try to find - пытаюсь найти) the link, but I don’t see it anywhere.
I’m trying to find the link, but I don’t see it anywhere.
I _ (think) Madonna is a great performer.
You look sad. What _ (you / think about)?
I think Madonna is a great performer.
You look sad. What are you thinking about?
Could you please shut up? I _ (try) to concentrate!
Could you please shut up? I‘m trying to concentrate!
You / read anything interesting at the moment?
No, I / not really like books. But I / watch a really good show.
Are you reading anything interesting at the moment?
No, I don’t really like books. But I’m watching a really good show.
Have you already decided where you’re going on holiday?
Not yet. I / think of going to Turkey, but I’m not sure. Might be too pricey.
Have you already decided where you’re going on holiday?
Not yet. I’m thinking of going to Turkey, but I’m not sure. Might be too pricey.
How are things at work?
Good. I / work on a very exciting project. We / collaborate with the design team and we / create a computer game to teach our employees how to use the new knowledge portal.
How are things at work?
Good. I’m working on a very exciting project. We’re collaborating with the design team and we’re creating a computer game to teach our employees how to use the new knowledge portal.
You / work on anything urgent at the moment? I / need someone to go to the airport and meet Kate there.
Are you working on anything urgent at the moment? I need someone to go to the airport and meet Kate there.
We need to improve the MXZ of the B2C.
Sorry? I / not understand what you / talk about.
We need to improve the MXZ of the B2C.
Sorry? I don’t understand what you’re talking about.
Try the cake!
Sorry, I can’t. I / try to lose weight.
Try the cake!
Sorry, I can’t. I’m trying to lose weight.
