Colegio Piamarta Oracin y Trabajo Departamento de Ingls Segundos Medios Teacher: Rossana Escobar 14-10-2011

English Worsksheet I Present Simple - Present Continuous

Name: ..................................................................................................Grade:...............Date:...........
Habilidad especca: reforzar conocimiento y aplicacin de las estructuras gramaticales del Presente Continuo y Presente Simple en Ingls.

Simple present/Present continuous

Usamos el Presente Simple para referirnos a: Situaciones permanentes, acciones que se repiten en la actualidad (hbitos, rutinas), eventos futuros que siguen una agenda, estados fsicos (o enferemedades), nuestras preferencias u opiniones. Usamos el Presente Continuo para referirnos a: Situaciones temporales, acciones repetidas que estn conectadas al momento de hablar, intenciones futuras, estados fsicos, sentimientos que experimentamos ahora. Estas son las formas que usamos para construir oraciones con el Presente simple y el Presente continuo.

Simple present

Simple Present: Verb To be

Nota: Es importante conocer el Presente Simple del verbo To be ya que se usa para hablar de estados (yo soy, tu eres, ella es, etc. yo estoy, tu ests, etc.); adems te ayuda a formar oraciones con el Presente Continuo (Im doing something, you are doing something, etc.)

I. Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the verbs in brackets. Use the Simple present or the Present continuous tense. (Completa las oraciones con el Presente simple o continuo, usa los verbos en parntesis)

II: Choose the correct PRESENT TENSE form of the verb TO BE for each sentence (selecciona la alternativa correcta)
1. These _________ my friends. a) are b) is 2. Robert _________ sick. a) are b) is 3. ________ he Mexican? a) Aren't b) Isn't 4. His tests ________ very difcult. a) aren't b) isn't

5. My parents are not rich, but my aunt ________.

a) is b) are 6. I ________ older than my brother. a) is b) am 7. My sister and I ________ twins. a) are b) am 8. That ________ a really good movie! a) are b) is 9. These ________ not my socks. a) is b) are 10. ________ you happy? a) Are b) Is

III. Read the text and answer the quesitons. (Lee el texto y responde en Ingls)

Too Much Fast Food?

According to a recent survey, Hong Kong consumers are spending more money on convenience foods since the economic downturn. Because companies are trying to make do with fewer staff, employees are working harder than ever before. More women are joining the workforce as well. They have less time to prepare nutritious home-cooked meals for their families. Instead, families eat out or buy convenience foods, such as frozen pizzas and instant noodles. These foods contain more fat, salt and sugar than homecooked meals. Experts say that eating too much of them increases the risk of serious health problems, including diabetes and heart disease. However, the trend towards convenience foods is benetting some business sectors. Supermarkets are responding to the higher demand for quick, easy-to-serve meals by increasing their selection of convenience and pre-packaged foods. These products often sell for higher prices than fresh food. Restaurants also prot from the trend: most Hong Kong people now eat out at least once a day. Is convenience food just a fad or is home-cooked food becoming a thing of the past? How is this trend affecting our health?

1. What are Hong Kong consumers spending more money on? ................................................................................................................................................... 2. What is happening with women at present? ................................................................................................................................................... 3. What do families do when they have to eat? ................................................................................................................................................... 4. What kind of convenience foods are mentioned in the text? ................................................................................................................................................... 5. What is the problem with convenience foods? ................................................................................................................................................... 6. What is the new habit of most Hong Kong people regarding food? .................................................................................................................................................. 7. What do you think about food? Is it important for you? Why? ..................................................................................................................................................

IV.Anlisis. Read the texts and answer the questions. Lee los anuncios y responde.
1. What is the main purpose of this announcement?

a) to invite people to a birthday celebration

b) to invite people to celebrate the graduation of a University student. c) To invite people to celebrate the graduation of a high school student. d) to invite people to celebrate the graduation of a kindergarten. 2. Where is not possible to nd this announcement? a) in a eld b) in a castle c) inside a building d) in a playground 3. What must you NOT do? a) open the door b) put things in front of the door c) lock the door d) read this announcement 4. This sign is meant to be read by... a) burglars b) policemen c) postman d) children

V. What is happening? Write sentences. Use the Present Continuous tense (Escribe oraciones usando el Presente Continuo).

VI. What are they doing? Choose a verb from the box and describe the pictures. Use the Present Continuous.

(Qu estn haciendo estas personas? escoge un verbo y describe las imgenes con el Presente Continuo)

write

sleep read

talk play

drink sing

swim eat cook ride

run dance

listen