8. It isn’t raining any more, and I want to go for a walk.
9. It is beginning to rain and I am opening my umbrella/
10. Now we are having an English lesson.
Exercise 18
1. Look! Our teacher is coming into the classroom.
2. He is always playing computer games.
3. I want to lose my weight, so this month I am not having supper.
4. This year I am writing this book.
5. I am finishing this book next year.
6. Why are you learning English?
7. The sun is shining brightly. The birds are singing. What a wonderful day!
8. Mommy is bringing in our tea.
9. The band is playing in the garden. I like to listen to the tune they are playing.
10. They are busy. They are not speaking to each other.
Exercise 19
1. I am not working today. I am resting.
2. What are you doing these days? I am carrying out a new project.
3. They are not dancing yet.
4. The student is sending his e-mail to his parents. He needs some more money.
5. I am waiting in the queue. I hate waiting.
6. What is she studying? She is studying law at university.
7. They are making a lot of noise. I am trying to concentrate. Truly speaking, it’s rather difficult here.
8. I am leaving tomorrow. I’d like to see New York.
9. The things are getting more and more expensive.
10. At the moment they are laughing and don’t want to think of anything.
Exercise 20
1. The days are getting warmer and warmer.
2. She is not working. She is always lying on the sofa and looking through fashion magazines.
3. Maggie is finishing her coffee at the moment.
4. Right now he is taking pictures.
5. I am beginning to get bored with this film.
6. The population of this region is increasing.
7. Her health is getting worse and worse.
8. Tom is polishing his boots. He is going to the party tonight.
9. Elvira is pressing her dress. She is going to the disco.
10. The cost of living is rising.
Exercise 21
1. Is it snowing? No, it’s raining.
2. Our friends are leaving America tomorrow.
3. Somebody is playing the piano in the next room.
4. The weather is changing very quickly at the moment.
5. You are always smoking in the room.
6. Where are you going? I am going to Brazil.
7. Who is making such a noise? It’s your son.
8. What are you writing? I am writing a book about animals.
9. 10. When are you leaving? I am leaving in May.
Exercise 22
1. Are you going to the party alone? No, with a friend of mine.
2. Somebody is knocking at the door. It’s strange. I am not waiting for anybody.
3. Are you traveling by car in summer? No, I am traveling by train.
4. Are you going anywhere today? No, I am staying at home. Why are you asking me about it?
5. Why are you going so fast? I am trying to catch the train.
6. Where are you having your lunch today? I am grabbing a sandwich in the bar.
7. Go and see what she is doing.
8. On Monday evening I am playing tennis with you.
9. Who are you waiting for? I am waiting for you. I want to tell you something.
10. On Wednesday afternoon I am going to the restaurant with you.
Exercise 23
1. I can’t hear what they are talking about.
2. On Sunday evening I am meeting with Bob.
3. Tomorrow morning she is playing golf.
4. Why are you looking at me like that? Do you want to tell me anything?
5. At the moment I am finishing my last exercise.
6. You are always smoking in the room.
7. What are you talking about? Speak louder, please.
8. You are looking so upset. What’s the matter?
9. He is playing chess with his father now.
10. Why are you sitting here and looking at the computer? The lesson is over.
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Exercise 24
Translate into English:
Я сижу на скамейке и кормлю птиц. I am sitting on the bench and feeding the birds.
Они прыгают по траве. They are jumping on the grass.
Солнце светит ярко. The sun is shining brightly.
Очень теплый день сегодня. It’s a very warm day today.
Маленький мальчик сидит на траве и играет с мячиком. A small boy is sitting on the grass and playing with a ball.
Мужчина читает газету. A man is reading a newspaper.
Студенты играют на гитаре и поют веселые песни. The students are playing the guitar and singing merry songs.
Красивая девушка идет по улице. A pretty girl is going along the street.
Я смотрю на нее. I am looking at her.
Я думаю на английском сейчас. I am thinking in English now.
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