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Look at the adjectives below and tell which ones describe you these days and why..busy .stressed . relaxed .happy . boredListeningListen to the people talking. Number the pictures in the order you hear them. https://thespeakingcats.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/44.mp3
Listen again and write True or False next to the sentences below.1 Miguel is really busy these days.
2 Miguel always works four days a week.
3 Takashi usually works in the accounts department.
4 Takashi usually finishes at six o’clock.
5 Andy is on holiday.
6 Andy is stressed.
Which person makes the statements below? Write the correct name next to the statements.1 I’m working in the accounts department at the moment because they’re busy. I usually finish at six o’clock, but nowadays I’m working until ten o’clock. 2 I’m enjoying a holiday in Australia and I’m feeling very relaxed. I’m learning how to scuba dive. 3 I’m studying for my final exams next week. So, nowadays I’m working four days a week.
Who do you think is the busiest at the moment?Who is the most relaxed?Who is the most stressed?
We can use the present continuous to talk about what’s happening around now.be + –ing form of the verbMiguel’s working extra days at his part-time job.I’m studying for my final exams.He’s on holiday. He isn’t thinking about work.We don’t use the present continuous to talk about routines.X I’m always reading before I go to bed.I always read before I go to bed.QuestionsWe can use time expressions in questions to make it clear we are talking about what’s happening around now.What are you doing these days?Where are you living nowadays?What are you doing at work at the moment?Select the correct options to complete the postcard below.Dear MariaHi, how are you? I 1-___ a great timein England. I 2- _____to lots of interestingplaces. My host mother is a really good cook.I 3- ______ lots of new people and I4- ______ lots of new friends at theschool.It 5- _____ now, but the weather isusually quite good this time of year. There arelots of different kinds of food, but I 6- ____ any good Mexican restaurants! Imiss you.LoveMiguel
Listen and tick a or b to say which sentence sounds more natural.https://thespeakingcats.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/48.mp3
Use the prompts below to make notes about what you’re doing in your life at the moment.You are two old friends that meet at a reunion. Ask questions to find out what your partner is doing these days. Make a note of your partner’s answers in the table above.Example A: It’s really good to see you! What are you doing nowadays? B: Well, I’m married and raising my two sons.
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