Cover of the textbook Performer B2 - Student's Book

The key answer of exercise 7

The key to exercise solutions in chapter Build up to B2 - 1 for the textbook Performer B2 - Student's Book with authors Marina Spiazzi, Marina Tavella, Margaret Layton from Zanichelli

Question

Underline all the examples of the present simple in the forum and match them to the corresponding use in the grammar map. Then write a sentence for each use.

Answer

USE

  1. Actions taking place or in progress at the moment of speaking.
  2. Temporary activities.
  3. To express annoyance with an action.

Emma

  • It's fun to stay busy with something that makes you happy, isn't it? (1)
  • I usually write late in the afternoon, once or twice a week. (2)

Kevin

  • I don't have a hobby at the moment. (2)
  • The football match starts in a few minutes. (1)

Allyson

  • Luckily for me, I have a creative family too - my mum grows her own herbs... (2)
  • He makes delicious cakes every week and often tries new recipes, but he's always making a big mess on the kitchen table! (3)

Sentences:

  1. The football match starts in a few minutes.
  2. I usually write late in the afternoon, once or twice a week.
  3. He's always making a big mess on the kitchen table!