We use ____ for timetables and future time clauses.
A) the future simple (will)
B) be going to
C) the present simple
D) the present continuous
We use ____ to make predictions based on what we see and for plans and intentions.
A) the future simple (will)
B) be going to
C) the present simple
D) the present continuous
We use ____ for arrangements (plans with a time and/ or place).
A) the future simple (will)
B) be going to
C) the present simple
D) the present coutinuous
We use ____ to make predictions based on what we think and for instant decisions, promises, offers and requests.
A) the future simple (will)
B) be going to
C) the present simple
D) the present countinuous
Ex6: Put these following verbs into the correct tense ( Simple Present, Simple Future, Future continuous, Future Perfect, Present Perfect)
1. At this time next week, all of you (visit)........for you examination.
2. When you return with the car, I still (pack)........my suitcases.
3. This time next week I'll be on holiday. I probably (lie)........on a beautiful beach.
4. The leaves (fall).......from the trees when autumn comes.
5. By the end of autumn, most of the leaves (fall)......from the trees.
6. He (live)........in this city for exactly two years by next Monday.
7. The meeting (finish).......by the time we (get).......there.
8. By the end of the holiday, Tom (recover).......his strength.
9. By this time next year, you (forget).......all your present troubles.
10. There (be).....rain over the Mekong delta during the night.
11. The river (not begin)......to swell until some rain (fall).......
12. By next month, I (leave)........for India.
1 will be visiting
2 will - be packing
3 will - be lying
4 fall
6 will have fallen
7 will have been finished - got
8 will have recovered
9 will have forgot
10 will be
11 won't begin - falls
12 will have left
Put the verbs in the brackets into the required tense: present simple, past simple, future with will", future with,going to" or present continuous. * 1. Look at little Tommy! His eyes are getting wet. He 2. Look at poor Tommy. He's lost his favourite teddy and now he (cry). 3. Little Tommy always. 4. Tommy (cry) if you take his favourite teddy. (cry) a lot when he lost his favourite teddy. 5. Do you think Tommy (cry) again soon? 6. Tomorrow we 7. I'm sure you...... 8. They (have) a class meeting (have) a great time if you go to the party. (have) a great time at the party last weekend. 9. Listen to that noise! It seems they (have) a lot of fun! (have) a long hot shower before going to bed. 10. When I go home I... 11. Look at you! You're enormous. You. (have) twins, aren't you? 12. Don't worry, I (wait) for you, I promise. 13. "What is she doing?" "I think she. (wait) for her boyfriend to pick her up.' 14. They (walt) two hours in the waiting room before they could see a doctor. 15. He's called a waiter because you always.. come and take your order. (wait) for him to (cry) 16.1 (wait) for him. I don't want to go there alone! 17. Sarah and Dave. 18. Sorry, I can't come now. 1. (probably, watch) Twilight Saga' in 3D at the weekend. (watch) a documentary on Discovery. 19. (you, watch) the film last night? 20. (you, watch) horror movies? 21. 'What are you doing on Saturday?"1. (watch) that new movie with Angelina Jolie at Onema City. Do you want to join us?" 22. No, thanks! I don't want to go out tonight. I'm too tired. I. or something, then go to bed. (watch) a film
Present continuous and present simple
(Thì hiện tại tiếp diễn và thì hiện tại đơn)
Exercise 3. Complete the table with sentences 3-6. Which time expressions do we use with a) the present simple, and b) the present continuous?
(Hoàn thành bảng với các câu 3-6. Cụm từ chỉ thời gian nào chúng ta sử dụng với thì hiện tại đơn, và thì hiện tại tiếp diễn?)
1. We sometimes do projects.
2. We're doing a project today.
3. I usually check new words.
4. I'm checking a new word at the moment.
5. They always wear uniforms.
6. They're wearing their uniforms now.
Present simple: Routines or repeated actions |
1. We sometimes do projects. … |
Present continuous: Actions happening now |
We're doing a project today. … |
present simple: somtimes; usually, always
present continuous: today, at the moment, now
Present simple: Routines or repeated actions (Thì hiện tại đơn: Hoạt động thường nhật hoặc lặp đi lặp lại) |
1. We sometimes do projects. (Chúng tôi thi thoảng làm dự án.) 3. I usually check new words. (Chúng tôi thường xuyên kiểm tra từ mới.) 5. They always wear uniforms. (Chúng tôi luôn mặc đồng phục.) |
Present continuous: Actions happening now (Thì hiện tại tiếp diễn: Hành động đang diễn ra hiện tại) |
2. We're doing a project today. (Hôm nay chúng tôi đang làm dự án.) 4. I'm checking a new word at the moment. (Hiện tại chúng tôi đang kiểm tra từ mới.) 6. They're wearing their uniforms now. (Bây giờ họ đang mặc đồng phục.) |
III. Complete the sentence, using the present simple, present continuous, past simple or simple future of the verbs in the brackets. 1. How far (be)________ it from Nha Trang to Hanoi? 2. We (not play)___________ soccer after school yesterday. 3. Nam is in his room. He (learn)___________ to play the guitar. 4. Every day, Nam’s father (work)___________ in the fields from 6 am to 4 pm. 5. In the future, machines (do)___________ the work for us. 6. I (study)___________ at Ly Thuong Kiet school last year. 7. How (often )___________ you (play)___________ sports? – Twice a week. 8. My brother (not study)___________ at the moment. He is reading a comic book. 9. Minh often (read)___________ books in the library after school. 10. Next month is Phuong’s birthday. She (invite)___________ some of her friends to her
1. How far (be)___is_____ it from Nha Trang to Hanoi?
2. We (not play)__didn't play_________ soccer after school yesterday.
3. Nam is in his room. He (learn)_____is learning______ to play the guitar.
4. Every day, Nam’s father (work)_____works______ in the fields from 6 am to 4 pm.
5. In the future, machines (do)__will do_________ the work for us.
6. I (study)_____studied______ at Ly Thuong Kiet school last year.
7. How (often )_____often do ______ you (play)____play_______ sports? – Twice a week.
8. My brother (not study)_isn't studying__________ at the moment. He is reading a comic book.
9. Minh often (read)____reads_______ books in the library after school. 10. Next month is Phuong’s birthday. She (invite)___will invite________ some of her friends to her
1. How far (be)_is_ it from Nha Trang to Hanoi?
2. We (not play)__didn't play__ soccer after school yesterday. 3. Nam is in his room. He (learn)is learning_ to play the guitar.
4. Every day, Nam’s father (work)__works___ in the fields from 6 am to 4 pm.
5. In the future, machines (do)__will do_ the work for us. 6. I (study)__studied_ at Ly Thuong Kiet school last year. 7. How (often )__do___ you (play)_play___ sports? – Twice a week.
8. My brother (not study)_isn't studying__ at the moment. He is reading a comic book.
9. Minh often (read)__reads___ books in the library after school.
10. Next month is Phuong’s birthday. She (invite)__will invite__ some of her friends to her
3. Find examples of the present simple and present continuous in the messages in exercise 2. Then read the Learn this! box and complete the rules.
(Tìm những ví dụ về thì hiện tại đơn và hiện tại tiếp diễn trong đoạn tin nhắn trong bài 2. Sau đó đọc hộp Learn this! và hoàn thành các quy tắc.)
LEARN THIS! Present tense contrast
We use:
a. the (1) present simple for something that happens regularly, always or never.
b. the (2) _____ for something that happens at this moment.
c. the (3) _____ for something that happens around this time.
d. the (4) _____ for stating a fact.
e. the (5) _____ with certain verbs that we do not usually use in continuous tenses: believe, know, like, love, need, understand, want, etc.
f. the (6) _____ for future arrangements.
1. present simple
2. present continuous
3. present continuous
4. present simple
5. present simple
6. present continuous
Complete the blanks with the Present Simple, Present Continuous, Simple Past, Past Continuous, Present Perfect, Past Perfect, Future Simple, Present Perfect Continuous of the verbs in the boxes below.
1. I (do) research about Covid-19 pandemic’s effects these days.
2. Andy and Army a DVD. They’re playing computer games.
3. A: (1) (you/ spend) any time doing homework last weekend?
B: Yeah, I did. I (2) (do) listening tests last Saturday. It was quite difficult!
4. U22 Vietnamese Football team (win) three goals against U22 Indonesia at SEA GAMES 30