Практическое занятие № 2

Практическое занятие 2 по теме  Глагол. Настоящее простое


1.  Put the verb in the brackets into the correct form of the Present Simple.
1.    Ann ...doesn’t drink... (not/drink) tea very often.
2.    What time.................. (the library/close) here?
3.    I’ve got a computer, but I................... (not/use) it much.
4.    Where.............. (your friend/come) from? He’s British.
5.    What................... (you/do)? I’m a tutor.
2.   Translate into English.
1.    Моя семья обычно обедает в ресторане.
2.    Наши друзья всегда пьют кофе на завтрак.
3.     Днём у неё масса работы.
4.    Я занимаюсь английским по вечерам.
5.    Мы никогда не едим мясо.
3.  Complete the sentences by putting in the verbs. Use positive or negative meanings of the present simple.

Model: Claire is very sociable. She knows (know) lots of people.
We've got plenty of chairs, thanks. We don't want (not/want) any more.
1. My friend is finding life in Paris a bit difficult. He............ (not/speak) French.
2. Most students live quite close to the college, so they............ (walk) there.
3. I've got four cats and two dogs. I.............................. (love) animals.
4. No breakfast for Mark, thanks. He.................................. (not/eat) breakfast.
5. What's the matter? You........................................... (not/look) very happy.
4.  Put the verb into the correct form. Write sentences about yourself. Use always/never/often/ sometimes/ usually.  

Model:(watch television) I never watch television. / I usually watch television in the evening. (etc.)
1. (read in bed)  I………………………………
2. (get up before 7 o’clock)……………………
3. (go to university / by bus)…………………….
4. (drink coffee)…………………………………
5. (watch soap operas)……………………………
5. Complete the sentences with one word.
e.g. I __don't__ drink coffee but I like tea.
Luke Godwin is an Australian actor who lives in London. Our reporter Susan Moore asks him some questions:
Susan:    Luke, what time (1) __________________ you get up?
Luke:    About eleven o'clock.  I usually (2) __________________ to bed at three or four in the morning because I (3) __________________ in the evenings and I (4) __________________ finish until about 12 o'clock at night.
Susan:    And when do you (5) __________________ ?
Luke:    Well, I (6) _________________ two cups of black coffee at 11.30 in the morning and I (7) _________________ 'lunch' at about two o'clock.  I eat in restaurants (8) _________________ lot. I work from Wednesday to Saturday but I (9) _________________ work on Sunday or Monday and I often (10) __________________ all day on Sunday!
Susan:    What? You don't get up?
Luke:    No!

6. Correct the verbs in italics.
e.g. You speak the trumpet.            __play____
1 I have in a flat with my parents.        ____________________
2 They play law at university.            ____________________
3 Our children finish school at 9 a.m.        ____________________
4 When do you start home in the morning?    ____________________
5 Banks usually open at 7 p.m.            ____________________
6 I never watch the newspaper.            ____________________
7 Do you do a shower in the evening?        ____________________
8 Do you study TV a lot?            ____________________
9 Most shops have open 24 hours.        ____________________
10 Do you drink Spanish?            ____________________