UNIT 1 Present time
Present simple
General truths
The left-hand side of the brain controls the right-hand side of
the body.
Current habits
I don’t always go to lectures that are early in the morning!
Permanent situations and
states
Angie teaches French at a local adult education centre.
Telling jokes and other
informal stories
So, a man goes to see his psychiatrist...
Live sports commentary
Adams passes to Kareshi. It’s a goal!
Newspaper headlines
HAWKING WINS NOBEL PRIZE
Reviews and summaries
The film ends with US not knowing whether they have been
successful or not.
Instructions and directions
You turn left at the end of the road and the school is up
ahead.
Proverbs and sayings
Too many cooks spoil the broth.
The future (for fixed events)
Term ends on 21
st
December.
The future (in time clauses)
(see Unit 5 for more
information)
I'll be so relieved when 1 finish this crossword.
Emphatic Present simple
To emphasise contrast
To emphasise strong feeling
Adam doesn't know much about psychiatry but he does know
quite a lot about psychology.
1 do like playing word games!
Present continuous
Actions happening now
The boys are doing their homework right now.
Actions happening around now What book are you doing in English at the moment?
Temporary situations and series
of actions
We aren't having any exams while the lecturers are still on
strike.
Changing and developing
situations
More and more people are recognising the advantages of
being able to speak a foreign language.
Annoying or amusing habits
(usually with always)
Dan's always coming up with the craziest ideas!
Background information in
jokes and other informal stories
A man goes to see his psychiatrist. He's carrying a bag full
of honey...
The future (for arrangements)
(see Unit 5 for more
When are you taking your driving test?