PRESENT PROGRESSIVE The present progressive expresses an activity that is in progress at the moment of speaking. It began in the recent past, is continuing at present, and will probably end at some point in the future. a.        John is sleeping right now. b.        I need an umbrella because it is raining. c.        John and Mary are talking on the phone. Often the activity is of a general nature: something generally in progress this week, this month, this year. Note (c): the sentence means that writing a book is a general activity she is engaged in at present, but it does not mean that at the moment of speaking she is sitting at her desk with pen is hand. a.        I am taking five courses this sentences. b.        John is trying to improve his work habits. c.        She is writin...

  SIMPLE PRESENT TENSE The simple present says that something was true in the past, is true in the present, and will be true in the future. It is used for general statement of fact . a.        Water consists of hydrogen and oxygen. b.        Most animals kill only for food. c.         The world is round. The simple present is used to express habitual or everyday activity. a.        I study for two hours every night. b.        My classes begins at nine. c.         He always eats a sandwich for lunch. Certain verbs are not used in the progressive tenses. With these verbs, the simple present may indicate a situation that exists right now, at the moment of speaking. a.        I have only a dollar right now. b.      ...

  EXPRESSION OF LOVE Study the dialogue then practice it! Lia: “I was sad reading about the accident caused by the trailer. Another news told about the broken bridge that caused the accident.” Vina: “You know I love travelling but the high rate of transportation accidents discourages me a lot.” Lia: “The fact shows that the careless bus drivers have caused a lot of accidents but you don’t have to stop traveling, do you? Vina:”How about the old bridge? It seems that the local government paid no attention to them. They will start thinking about it after the accidents have taken place. Can you imagine the sadness of the victims families?” Lia: “Of course I can Moreover. I remember when the fifty students died because of being burnt in the bus. But the point is we needn’t stop our activities only because of that Right? I won’t stop my pleasure , like traveling. What we need is being careful. Don’t you agree?” Vina: “Absolutely. We really love travelling.” The bold type...