Jimenez Rica Jean P.

BEED 1A
Assessment Task 1-1
Read the following proverbs correctly, then discuss the message of each one. Observe the use
of the simple present tense.
1. Misery loves company. - It’s described that if someone is in trouble, they want others to be
trouble too in that way they can feel good about themselves.
2. Figures do not lie. - It’s described that accurate statistics are factual and that liars are always
calculating their next move to manipulate a part of life using deceit.
3. Beggars are not choosers. - The term used describe when a person need help, it should be
satisfied and should not be questioned on what they are given if it is not the exactly thing they
wanted.
4. A good start is a battle half-won. - It’s described when we have a strong foundation of
anything that we decide, it definitely would make things easier.
5. Virtue is its own reward. - When we do something with morally and willingness, it is more
important and satisfying than receiving some expensive gifts.

Assessment Task 1-2

Fill in the correct form of the PRESENT TENSE (simple and progressive) Dear Editor!
I am writing (WRITE) this letter because it seems (SEEM) to me that far too many changes are
taking (TAKE) place in my country these days, and, as a result, we are losing (LOSE) our
identity. I live (LIVE) in a small town but even this town is changing (CHANGE) before my eyes.
For example, town authorities are building (BUILD) a burger place where my favourite
restaurant used to be. Our culture belongs (BELONG) to everybody, and I don’t understand
(NOT UNDERSTAND) why the town leaders aren’t doing (NOT DO) to preserve it. They simply
don’t care (NOT CARE). In fact, I am thinking (THINK) of starting an action group. I am
appearing (APPEAR) on a TV show on Friday evening to make people aware of how
importance this issue is. It’s time for us to start doing something before it gets (GET) too late.
B.
A Trekking Journal November 12, 1997
Today (be) is the second day of my trek around Mount Annapurna. I am exhausted and my legs
(shake) are shaking; I just hope I am able to complete the trek. My feet (kill, really) are really
killing me and my toes (bleed) are bleeding, but I (want, still) still want to continue.
Nepal is a fascinating country, but I have a great deal to learn. Everything (be) is so different,
and I (try) ‘m trying to adapt to the new way of life here. I (learn) ‘ve learnt a little bit of the
language to make communication easier; unfortunately, I (learn, not) don’t learn foreign
languages quickly. Although I (understand, not) have not understood much yet, I believe that I
(improve, gradually) will improve gradually.
 I (travel, currently) am currently travelling with Liam, a student from Leeds University in
England. He (be) is a nice guy, but impatient. He (walk, always) always walks ahead of me and
(complain) complains that I am too slow. I (do) ‘m doing my best to keep up with him, but he is
younger and stronger than I am. Maybe, I am just feeling sorry for myself because I am getting
old.
Right now, Liam (sit) is sitting with the owner of the inn. They (discuss) are discussing the
differences between life in England and life in Nepal. I (know, not) don’t know the real name of
the owner, but everybody (call, just) just calls him Tam. Tam (speak) speaks English very well
and he (try) is trying to teach Liam some words in Nepali. Every time Tam (say) says a new
word, Liam (try) tries to repeat it. Unfortunately, Liam (seem, also) also seems to have difficulty
learning foreign languages. I just hope we don't get lost and have to ask for directions.