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Do you like jazz?

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Exercises
Read the next article from a popular psychology magazine. Underline the simple present tense
verbs
Psychologits describe two major personality types_ Type A and Type B.
People with Type A personalities work very hard. They never relax. They
usually rush through their daily activities. They get angry easily and often
have high blood pressure.
In contrast, Type B personalities usually take life easier. They remain
calm even in stressful situations and rarely lose their tempers.

TV Addicts
Two friends are talking about a problem. Complete their conversation. Use the simple present tense.
Joseph: Every day my sister_____________(spend) hours in
front of the TV. She just______________(sit) there
and_____________(watch) one program after another.
Luis

: I know what you mean. My brother____________(do)

the same thing. He never ___________(read) a book
anymore. And forget about exercise. After school, he
_______________( hurry) home. Then he
just_____________( stay) inside and __________( switch)
channels with the remote control.

Joseph: Its awful. Sometimes my sister even_________(cancel)

plans because a special show is on TV!

Two Types
Complete this chart. Marlene is a typical Type A personality. Barbara is a typical Type B personality. They are
completely different. Write about Barbara.
Type A: Marlene
1.
2.
3.
4.

Marlene doesnt relax

Marlene rushes through the day
Marlene speaks very fast
Marlene finishes others peoples sentences for them

Type B: Barbara
1. ___________________________________
2.____________________________________
3.____________________________________
4._____________________________________

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5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

Marlene doesnt take time to enjoy the moment

Marlene worries a lot
Marlene doesnt have enough time to finish things
Marlene has high blood pressure due to stress
Marlene gets angry easily
Marlene doesnt go on vacation every year

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5. _______________________________________
6._______________________________________
7._______________________________________
8._______________________________________
9._______________________________________
10._______________________________________

Georges Schedule: George is an accountant. Look at his schedule. Ask and answer questions about his
day on the next exercises.

6:00
7:00
7:00
8:00 9:00
9:00 12:00
12:00 12:30
12:30 5:00
5:30 7:00
8:00 9:00
6:30

get up
exercise
eat breakfast, read the newspaper
work on reports
see clients
lunch
return phone calls
attend night school
study

1.

When/get up?
7. What/do/from 12:30 to 5:00?
________________________________________________
__________________________________________
____________________________________________
__________________________________________

2.

exercise in the morning?

8. Where/go/ at 5:30?
________________________________________________
__________________________________________
____________________________________________
__________________________________________

3.

How long/exercise?
9. How long/his class last?
________________________________________________
__________________________________________
____________________________________________
__________________________________________

4.

Work on reports in the afternoon?

10. When/study?
________________________________________________
__________________________________________
____________________________________________
__________________________________________

5.

When/see clients?
________________________________________________
____________________________________________

6.

take a long lunch break?

________________________________________________
____________________________________________

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TELL ME ABOUT YOUR FAMILY

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PRESENT CONTINUOUS: EXERCISES

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