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GRAMMAR Present simple and present continuous A Read the sentences from the conversation between Lucas and Emma. Are they present simple (PS) or present continuous (PC)? 1 I really want to stay here, but everything is just so expensive. PS / PC 2 So, anyway, I’m actually thinking about moving back to my parents’ place … PS / PC 3 They always get back home late and play loud music until 2 am. PS / PC 4 And I think more and more young people are living with their parents these days. PS / PC B WORK IT OUT Complete the rules with simple or continuous . Present simple and present continuous 1 We use the present to talk about things which are always or generally true and to talk about routines. 2 We use the present to describe what is happening at the moment and to talk about trends. 3 We usually use the present with state verbs like be, need, like, prefer, want . 4 We often use the present with time expressions like at the moment, now, these days. C Go to Grammar Hub 1.1 at the back of the book. D Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in brackets. Use contractions where possible. 1 I really enjoy (enjoy) living on my own, but everything is becoming (become) so expensive. 2 I (look) for a new place to live. (you / know) of anywhere? 3 I (live) with two housemates. We generally (cook) a meal together a few times a week. 4 My housemate (save) money to buy a house, so he (work) extra hours in his job at the moment. 5 I (have) my own place. I really (enjoy) living on my own. I (not / like) sharing with others. 6 (you / like) living here? Or (you / prefer) your old place? E SPEAK Work in pairs. Complete the sentences with your own ideas. Then, share your ideas and ask questions to find out more. 1 I with my friends at least twice a week. 2 My hometown is becoming these days. 3 I personally don’t enjoy , but I love . 4 The cost of is increasing all the time.
PRONUNCIATION Consonant pairs A 1.3 Listen to the words and add them to the correct consonant group. sl sm sn sp st sw sleep B SPEAK Work in pairs. Take turns to add a word to each group and make a sentence with it. Give yourself one point for each word and sentence! I sleep 8 hours every night. SPEAKING TASK A PREPARE Write questions using you to ask about the information below. Think of one or two follow-up questions for each question. Do you live on your own? Do you like it? What are the pros and cons? Find someone who … Name lives on their own
has got an unusual hobby is saving up for something is learning another language is planning a big change in their life
B SPEAK Walk around the classroom asking and answering the questions. Try to find a different person who answers yes for each question. Ask one or two follow-up questions to find out more. c SPEAK Work in pairs. Tell each other about your classmates. Alicia lives on her own. She says it’s quite expensive, but she enjoys it.
I spoke to Alicia, too. She’s learning German as well as English.
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