4. I am on the sofa. I (to learn) a poem. I am on the sofa. I am learning a poem.
5. It (to get) late. I must go home. It’s getting late. I must go home.
6. It is all my fault. I (to lose) money. It is my fault. I am losing money.
7. I (to take) English lessons this year. I am taking English lessons this year.
8. At this moment they (to fly) over the Black Sea. At this moment they are flying over the Black Sea.
9. It (to get) hot. Take a shower. It’s getting hot. Take a shower.
10. We are in the water. We (to play) ball. We are in the water. We are playing ball.
Exercise 16
Раскрой скобки, употребляя глаголы в present continuous:
1. She is in the kitchen. I don’t know what she is cooking.
2. She is in the bathroom. I don’t know what she is doing there.
3. A young girl is standing at the sea. She is looking at the sea and thinking.
4. An old woman is in bed. She is suffering from her headache.
5. My dog is lying on the floor and thinking about walking in the park.
6. Are you to enjoying dinner at the moment? I call you later.
7. They are not having breakfast. They are still sleeping.
8. He is putting some soup into my bowl.
9. I am beginning to eat it right now.
10. Why are you here now? What are you doing? I am waiting for you.
Exercise 17
Раскрой скобки, употребляя глаголы в present continuous:
1. Turn off the TV. I am not watching it.
2. What subject are you studying now?
3. Why are you lying on the sofa? It’s time to go to school.
4. He is passing the ball to his friend.
5. They are discussing their problems over the porridge.
6. What are you talking about? I don’t want to listen to you any more.
7. Mary is in Holland now. She is having a great time.
8. It isn’t raining any more, and I want to go for a walk.
9. It is beginning to rain and I am opening my umbrella/
10. Now we are having an English lesson.
Exercise 18
1. Look! Our teacher is coming into the classroom.
2. He is always playing computer games.
3. I want to lose my weight, so this month I am not having supper.
4. This year I am writing this book.
5. I am finishing this book next year.
6. Why are you learning English?
7. The sun is shining brightly. The birds are singing. What a wonderful day!
8. Mommy is bringing in our tea.
9. The band is playing in the garden. I like to listen to the tune they are playing.
10. They are busy. They are not speaking to each other.
Exercise 19
1. I am not working today. I am resting.
2. What are you doing these days? I am carrying out a new project.
3. They are not dancing yet.
4. The student is sending his e-mail to his parents. He needs some more money.
5. I am waiting in the queue. I hate waiting.
6. What is she studying? She is studying law at university.
7. They are making a lot of noise. I am trying to concentrate. Truly speaking, it’s rather difficult here.
8. I am leaving tomorrow. I’d like to see New York.
9. The things are getting more and more expensive.
10. At the moment they are laughing and don’t want to think of anything.
Exercise 20
1. The days are getting warmer and warmer.
2. She is not working. She is always lying on the sofa and looking through fashion magazines.
3. Maggie is finishing her coffee at the moment.
4. Right now he is taking pictures.
5. I am beginning to get bored with this film.
6. The population of this region is increasing.
7. Her health is getting worse and worse.
8. Tom is polishing his boots. He is going to the party tonight.
9. Elvira is pressing her dress. She is going to the disco.
10. The cost of living is rising.
Exercise 21
1. Is it snowing? No, it’s raining.
2. Our friends are leaving America tomorrow.
3. Somebody is playing the piano in the next room.
4. The weather is changing very quickly at the moment.
5. You are always smoking in the room.
6. Where are you going? I am going to Brazil.
7. Who is making such a noise? It’s your son.
8. What are you writing? I am writing a book about animals.
9. 10. When are you leaving? I am leaving in May.
Exercise 22
1. Are you going to the party alone? No, with a friend of mine.
2. Somebody is knocking at the door. It’s strange. I am not waiting for anybody.
3. Are you traveling by car in summer? No, I am traveling by train.
4. Are you going anywhere today? No, I am staying at home. Why are you asking me about it?
5. Why are you going so fast? I am trying to catch the train.
6. Where are you having your lunch today? I am grabbing a sandwich in the bar.
7. Go and see what she is doing.
8. On Monday evening I am playing tennis with you.
9. Who are you waiting for? I am waiting for you. I want to tell you something.