Ex. 1 page 27: completa i dialoghi con il present continuous dei verbi nel riquadro.

1 A Where's Peter?
B In the garden. I think he's cutting the grass.

2 A How's school?

B Great. It's improving this term.

3 A Can I use your computer to check my emails?

B Sure, but my sister is using it at the moment.

4 A What's the matter?

B I don't feel well. I've got a terrible headache.

5 A Can I turn the radio off?

B Sure. I'm not to listening to it.

6 A How's John's Italian these days?
B I'm really enjoying it all the time. He'll be fluent soon!

 

Ex. 2 page 27: completa le frasi con il present continuous dei verbi tra parentesi.

1 I am having driving lessons, but I hope to start next month.

2 That's a nice dress you are wearing. Where did you get it?

3 You don't need an umbrella today. It isn't raining.

4 You never study. That's why your English isn't getting better.

5 I don't know where Matteo is. He is sitting in his usual seat.

6 Be quiet! The lesson isn't starting.

 

Ex. 3 page 27: scrivi delle frasi vere per te con i suggerimenti dati.

1 I'm listening to music.

2 I'm not wearing a watch.

3 It isn't raining.

4 I'm not learning to drive.

5 I'm studying English.

6 I'm not writing.

7 I'm not sitting in class.

 

Ex. 1 page 28: scrivi due domande con le parole date e due risposte brevi per ogni figura.

1 Is she cooking? No, she isn't.

Is she making a sandwich? Yes, she is.

2 Are they playing table tennis? Yes, they are.

Are they playing cards? No, they aren't.

3 Is it snowing? Yes, it is.

Is it raining? No, it isn't.

 

Ex. 2 page 29: scrivi le domande con le parole tra parentesi. Poi scrivi le risposte brevi.

1 A Are you felling OK?

B No, I'm not. Actually I've got a bit of headache.

2 A Is it raining at the moment?

B No, it isn't. It's just a little cloudy.

3 A Is Inter winning?

B No, it isn't. Arsenal are winning 2-0. there's ten minutes left!

4 A Is the phone ringing again?

B Yes, it is. I asked everyone to call back about the party.

 

Ex. 2 page 31: osserva la figura e scrivi frasi su Paul con il present simple o il present continuous dei verbi nel riquadro e le parole date.

1 He isn't playing football.

2 He is sitting at his desk.

3 He is listening to music.

4 He isn't wearing a shirt.

5 He is reading a lot of books.

6 He isn't taking lots of photos.

7 He is looking about 18 years old.

8 He isn't playing the guitar.

9 He is doing his homework.

 

Ex. 3 page 31: completa le frasi con can o can't e un verbo di percezione, feel, hear, see, smell o taste.

1 Turn the light on. I can't see anything.

2 I can hear gas. Are you sure the cooker is off?

3 Brrrr – it's freezing! I can't feel my fingers.

4 I can't hear you. Speak up!

5 The hotel's great and we can see the sea from the room.

6 You can really smell the garlic in this sauce. It's delicious!

7 A Where's Ben? B There are too many people. I can't see him.

8 Can't you hear the TV? Shall I turn up the volume?