Task 1: Matching Sentence Beginnings with Endings
1) He was very proud when
- b) his father appeared on TV with the Prime Minister.
This sentence suggests a sense of pride due to a significant public achievement or recognition involving a close family member.
2) He was very jealous when
- c) his best friend went out with the girl he really liked.
Jealousy often arises in situations involving romantic interests, especially if someone else receives attention from someone you care about.
3) He was very embarrassed when
- d) he forgot about his friend’s birthday.
Forgetting a friend’s birthday can be embarrassing because it might imply a lack of care or attention, leading to awkwardness.
4) He was very angry when
- e) someone stole his money.
Anger is a common reaction to theft, as it involves a violation of personal property and trust.
5) He was very sad when
- a) he heard that his aunt had died.
Sadness is a natural response to the death of a loved one, reflecting the loss and emotional impact of such an event.
Task 2: Verbs in Present Simple or Present Continuous
Kate cooks dinner every day.
- This is a habitual action, so the Present Simple is used.
I am not eating ice-cream now.
- This action is currently not happening, so the Present Continuous is appropriate.
Do you go to school every day?
- This question asks about a regular activity, hence the Present Simple.
What is your brother doing now?
- This asks about the current action, so the Present Continuous is used.
Look! My friends are playing football.
- This describes an action happening right now, requiring the Present Continuous.
Kate does not write letters every day.
- This negates a habitual action, so the Present Simple is used.
When does Nick get up every morning?
- This question concerns a routine, so it uses the Present Simple.
What is mother doing now? — She is cooking dinner.
- Both parts refer to current actions, requiring the Present Continuous.
I am not writing a report now.
- This denies an ongoing action, so the Present Continuous is appropriate.
My sister washes the dishes every morning.
- This describes a regular activity, so the Present Simple is used.
When do you go to school?
- This question inquires about a routine, using the Present Simple.
Every morning on the way to school I meet my friends.
- A habitual action, so the Present Simple is used.
My friend goes to the library every Wednesday.
- A regular occurrence, using the Present Simple.
What are you doing now?
- This asks about a current action, requiring the Present Continuous.
Don't make noise! Father is working.
- This describes an ongoing action, hence the Present Continuous.