PRESENT SIMPLE vs.

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

Structure of PRESENT SIMPLE

Exercise
positive negative question 1.Tom (speak)____________ six languages.
2.They all (speak)________ three languages.
3. I (not/like) ____________ travelling.
I work I don't (do not) work. Do I work?
You work You don't (do not) work. Do you work?
We work We don't (do not) work. Do we work?
They work They don't (do not) work. Do they wok?

He works He doesn't (does not) work. Does he work? 

She works She doesn't (does not) work. Does she work? 
It works It doesn't (does not) work Does it work?

Structure of PRESENT CONTINUOUS

positive negative question Exercise

1. I’m really busy – I __________ (study) for the exam.
I'm (I am) working I'm (I am) not working. Am I reading? 2. Right now we _______________________ (ride) camels!
You're (you are) working.  You're (you are) not working. Are you reading?
We're (we are) working.  We're (we are) not working. Are we reading?
They're (they are) working.  They're (they are) not working. Are they reading?

He's (he is) working She's He's not / he isn't (he is not) working Is he working? 
(she is) working She's not / she isn't (she is not) working Is she working? 
It's (it is) working It's not / it isn't (it is not) working. Is it working?

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►VOCABULARY Adjective Antonyms Find the antonyms of the adjectives.
miserable / caring / sensible / hard-working / arrogant / outgoing
1 _________ ≠ selfish
2 cheerful ≠ _________
3 _________ ≠ lazy
4 modest ≠ _________
5 _________ ≠ shy
6 _________ ≠ crazy

►Use the negative prefixes un- , in- , ir- , dis-

1 experienced ≠ _________
2 fair ≠ _________ DESCRIBE APPEARANCE
3 honest ≠ _________ ►Adjectives to describe hair
4 popular ≠ _________
5 responsible ≠ _________

►LISTENING Listen to eight people. Which adjective describes each person?

cheerful competitive creative disorganized helpful sensitive sociable
talkative
1. She’s ____________________.
2. He’s ____________________.
3. She’s ____________________.
4. He’s ____________________.
5. She’s ____________________.
6. He’s ____________________.
7. She’s ____________________.
8. He’s ____________________.

SPOKEN DISCUSSION Divide the words into positive, negative or both.

VOCABULARY Face
1. Sincere 2.Creative 3.Cheerful 4.Weird 5.Easygoing 6.Moron 7.Kind
8.Enthusiastic 9.Organized 10.Leader 11.Moody 12.Assertive 13.Shy
14.Merciful 15.Serious 16.Happy 17.Sad 18.Funny 19.Angry
20.Quiet 21.Nervous 22.Helpful 23.Calm 24.Mature 25.Outgoing
26.Proud 27.Adventurous 28.Generous 29.Naughty 30.Evil
31.Empathetic 
Positive Negative Both

Which of these words can describe you?

THE PSYCHOLOGY OF COLORS According to research, colors have a powerful

effect on us. Take the test and then see if your answers are confirmed by the
research. You may be surprised! (Check your answers below.)
1) What color is the most attention-getting? ►LISTENING COMPREHENSION Listen to the descriptions. Write the number of
• black • yellow • red • other the conversation in the circle.
2) What calor is most likely to make people feel angry?
• black • yellow • pink • other
3) What color is best for a hospital room?
• pink • white • green • other
4) What color often makes people feel tired?
• green • blue • pink • other
5) What is the least appealing color for food? ►CONVERSATION MODEL
• black• yellow • blue • other A: Who's that? She looks familiar.
B: Who?
A: The woman with the long, dark hair.
B: Oh, that's Ivete Sangalo. She's a singer from Brazil.
A: No kidding!
RHYTHM AND INTONATION

PAIRWORK Facebook profile photos and what they mean

Did you know that you reveal something about your personality each time you
choose a new profile photo? Here are some of the most common photos, and
what they say about you.
A the pretty portrait

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Girls often take photos of themselves. They do their hair, put on makeup, look TOTAL “L” ____ TOTAL “O” ____ TOTAL “H” __ TOTAL “B”
straight into the camera, and ‘click’. Total up the numbers for each vertical column (L, F, H, B).
What it means: Look at me – I’m gorgeous, fascinating and mischievous!
B the strange close-up
You can just see one eye or a mouth or part of the face from an unusual angle.
What it means: Hey, I’m creative and imaginative, but I’m also cool, sophisticated
and stylish.
C the party shot
A group of friends at a party, laughing with their arms in the air
What it means: I’m charming. I’m really popular. I’m one of the gang!
D the romantic shot
A couple holding each other’s hands
What it means: Look at me--We’re a couple! Are you jealous? Lion- This personality likes to lead. The lion is good at making decisions and is very
goal-oriented. They enjoy challenges, difficult assignments, and opportunity for
E doing something interesting
advancement. Because lions are thinking of the goal, they can step on people to reach
You’re mountain climbing, scuba diving, bungee jumping, or riding a camel in the it. Lions can be very aggressive and competitive. Lions must learn not to be too bossy or
desert. to take charge in other's affairs.
What it means: I’m dynamic and adventurous and I like taking risks. Strength: Goal-oriented, strong, direct. Risk-taker; Takes charge; Takes initiative;
Persistent; Competitive; Enjoys challenges
F you as baby
Weakness: Argumentative, too dictatorial. Impatient; Blunt; Poor listener. May view
You’re an adult now, but you post a cute photo of yourself as a baby. projects more important than people; Can be insensitive to the feelings of others. Hard
What it means: Look, I used to be cute and adorable and I still am! And maybe I’m time expressing grace
a bit immature and childish and I don’t want to grow up.

SPEAKING With a partner, discuss the type of photo you use/would use for your
Facebook profile. Describe it and say why.

Fox- Foxes are very social creature. Fox personalities love people. They enjoy being
popular and influencing and motivating others. Fox can sometimes be hurt when people
do not like them. Fox personalities usually have lots of friends, but not deep
STAGES OF LIFE relationships. They love to goof-off. (They are notorious for messy rooms.) Foxes like to
What are the different stages of life? hurry and finish jobs. (Jobs are not often done well.)
What emotions do you associate with each stage of life? Strength: •Enthusiastic •Optimistic •Good Communicator •Emotional and Passionate
birth; childhood; adolescence; adulthood; parenthood; middle age; old age; death •Motivational and Inspirational •Outgoing •Personal
•Dramatic •Fun-loving
►VOCABULARY Number the stages of life in the order that people reach them. Weakness: Talks too much, too permissive • Unrealistic •Disorganized •Listens to
feelings above logic •Reactive •Can be too talkative
be an adult be a centenarian be an infant be a toddler be a young child be elderly be in
.
your teens be in your twenties be middle-aged
2. Match some of the stages of life with pictures of the woman.

Horse- good at making friends, very loyal. Horse personalities do not like big changes.
Watch a short film about the different stages of life. As you watch try to identify the They look for security. They can be very sensitive. Very caring. Have deep relationships,
different stages and the objects which represent each stage. Pay attention to the character’s but usually only a couple of close friends. Want to be loved by everyone. Look for
gestures and facial expressions. appreciation. Work best in a limited situation with a steady work pattern.
Why do you think the film is called “A Single Life”? Strength: • Patient •Easy-going •Team player •Stable •Empathetic •Compassionate
What’s the film’s message? •Sensitive to feelings of others• Tremendously loyal• Fears change •Puts people above
How does the film make you feel? projects •Reliable •Supportive
Weakness: • Indecisive •Over-accommodating •May sacrifice results for the sake of
PERSONALITY TYPE TEST harmony • Slow to initiate •Avoids confrontation even when needed •Tends to hold
Choose the item in each line that is most grudges and remember hurts inflicted by others

like you and put a 4. Then pick the item

that is next most like you and put a 3. Then
2 and then 1 which is least like you. Do
this across the page for each list of
descriptors.
L F H B
Likes Authority Enthusiastic Sensitive Feelings Likes Instructions Beaver- Organized. Beavers think that there is a right way to do everything and they
Takes Charge Takes Risks Loyal Accurate want to do it exact that way. Beaver personalities are very creative. They desire to solve
Determined Visionary Calm Consistent everything. Desire to take their time and do it right. Beavers do not like sudden changes.
They need reassurance.
Enterprising Very Verbal Enjoys Routine Predictable
Strength: • Accurate •Analytical •Detail-oriented •Thoroughness •Industrious •Orderly
Competitive Promoter Dislikes Change Practical
•Methodical •Intuitive
Problem Solver Enjoys Popularity Gives In To Others Factual Weakness: • Too hard on self •Too critical of others •Perfectionist •Overly cautious
•Won’t make decisions without “all” the facts •Too picky •Overly sensitive
Productive Fun-Loving Avoids Confrontations Conscientious

Bold Likes Variety Sympathetic Perfectionist ►LISTENING: A Single Life by Happy Camper
Decision Maker Spontaneous Nurturing Detail-Oriented
Persistent Inspirational Peacemaker Analytical You might think your time is ____________1 ending

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But a ____________2 life is what you're getting
And you should get it ____________3
Is what I'm ____________4
But go ahead and try

Just a ____________5 life

You know there won't be a ____________ 6 time

Slow down, take it slow before you gotta go

___________7, if you blow it, you know you gotta go
Slow down, take it slow before you gotta go
You know you gotta go
Slow down, take it slow before you gotta go
You know you gotta go

Time and again you're trying to stall

But the ending is ____________8
Time and again you're trying to stall
But the ____________9 is inevitable

Slow down, take it slow before you gotta go

____________10, if you blow it, you know you gotta go
Slow down, take it slow before you gotta go
You know you gotta go
Slow down, take it slow, you know you gotta go
You know you gotta go
Just a single life
You know there won't be a second time
Just a single life
You know there won't be a second time (Slow down, take it slow before you gotta
go)
You know there won't be a second time (Beware, if you blow it, you know you
gotta go)
Just a single life (Slow down, take it slow before you gotta go)
You know there won't be a second time (You know you gotta go) You know you
gotta go