b Which do you think are the top three for your class?

2 GRAMMAR present continuous

a Look at the picture of the apartment building.

Why do you think the couple in apartment 5 can’t sleep?

3 3))) Listen and check.

b Complete the dialogues.

Complete the dialogues with verbs from the list.

arguing crying doing getting going
happening having saying shouting (x2)

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Complete the sentences.
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Read the rule and Choose the right word.


We use the present continuous (be + verb+ -ing)

to talk about now / every day.

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5B present continuous: be + verb + ...ing

3 4))) Listen and repeat.

• we use the present continuous for things that are happening now.

• We also use the present continuous with longer periods oftime, e.g.. today, this week.

I’m working at home this week because my daughter’s not feeling well.

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