Are you studying?

What time is it?

Objective: 1. To ask about activities using the Present Continuous
2. To ask and tell the time.
 WARM UP

a. Look at the picture and describe it:

WHAT ARE THEY DOING?

Example:

What is happening in picture 4?

He is reading a book.

Ver 1
 VIDEO TIME
a. Let’s watch the video and answer:
(302) Present Continuous with Mr Bean Spring Clean - YouTube

WHAT IS HE DOING?

Ver 2
 PRESENT CONTINUOUS
We use the “Present Continuous” to talk about actions
happening now.

Look at the examples in “Singular form”:

Is he painting?

Yes, he is.
No, he isn’t.

Ver 3
 PRESENT CONTINUOUS
We use the “Present Continuous” to talk about actions
happening now.

Look at the examples in “Plural form”:

Are they making a picnic?

Yes, they are.

No, they aren’t.

Ver 4
 LET’S PRACTICE:
1) Kimberley _____________ a letter to her aunt in 5) Mr. Knight _____________ some packages
Newcastle. right now. He seems quite busy.
a) is writing a) aren’t delivering
b) are writing b) isn’t delivering
c) is writeing c) is delivering

2) Robert and Nancy _____________ 6) Mr. and Mrs. Smith ____________ at the
married. They look so cute. moment. They are just lying in their bed.
a) is getting a) are sleeping
b) isn’t getting b) aren’t sleeping
c) are getting c) is sleeping

3) They ______ working in the office today because 7) Ashley is helping her mum with the
they are on holiday. housework. She is dusting the furniture
a) are _________ .
b) aren’t a) tomorrow
c) is b) at the moment
c) yesterday
4) Mrs. Hall ___________ some pills at the moment
because she has a terrible headache. 8) I think Ralph _______ losing the race
a) is taking because the others _______ running faster.
b) are taking a) is / are
c) isn’t taking b) isn’t / are
c) are / is
 Answer - Question:

Look at the answer and create the question:

Q: WHAT ARE THEY DOING?

A: They are fighting.

Ver 5

Q:

A: They are having lunch.

Ver 6
 Answer - Question:

Look at the answer and create the question:

Q: ______________________?

A: She is cooking lunch.

Ver 7

Q: ______________________?

A: She is playing video games.

Ver 8
 Question - Answer - Question:

Q: What are you doing?

A: I’m…………………… and ……………………………
And what about you? What are you doing?
Q: I’m …………………… and ……………………………..

● Personalized questions:

● Where do you usually watch TV? ● How often do you make dinner?
● Who is watching TV at this moment? ● Is anybody making dinner now?
● What is he/she watching? ● What is he/she preparing/cooking?
 PRODUCTION
Read and practice the conversation:

A: Hi! Jane. What are you doing right now?

B: Hi! Mike. I am going home.
A: Great!
B What about your best friend? What is she/he doing at this
moment?
A: He/She is studying English now.
B: Interesting!
Ver 9
 WHAT TIME IS IT?

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We say "to" to talk about times from We say "past" to talk about times
31 minutes until the full hour. from the full hour to half past, or 30
minutes past the hour.
 Choose the correct option:

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 Practice the conversation:
Conversation #1
Man: What time is the meeting?
Woman: It starts at 6 o'clock.
Man: When is it over?
Woman: It is over at 7:30.
Man: Wow! So long!
Woman: Well, it may finish by
7:15.
Conversation #2
Man: Excuse me. What time is it?
Woman: It is half past ten.
Man: I'm sorry, I don't understand.
Woman: It is 10:30.
Man: Oh, thanks. Half past ten means
10:30.
Woman: Yes, it does.
Man: So half past seven means 7:30.
Woman: Yes, you got it.
 Practice the conversation with your classmate.
Replace the red words with others.
Conversation #3
Tony: Hello?
Samantha: Hello Tony. It’s me, Samantha.
Tony: Hi Sam. How are you?
Samantha: I’m good. I’m cooking dinner now.
Tony: I see. What are you cooking?
Samantha: I’m cooking chicken with mushrooms. What are you doing?
Tony: Sounds delicious! I’m just watching the soccer game and talking
with friends.
Samantha: Sounds fun. What time are you coming home?
Tony: I’ll be home at seven o’clock.
Samantha: Okay Tony. Have fun!
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1. Wider World 2. Lesson 2. https://emily.best/wider-world-2-sb-pages-22-23
2. Familia-sonriente-joven-haciendo-un-picnic-en-un-día-otoño https://es.123rf.com/photo_47297717_familia-sonriente-joven-haciendo-un-
picnic-en-un-d%C3%ADa-oto%C3%B1os.html
3. Present Continuous with Mr Bean Spring Clean 28 jun 2017 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsjOW-eex7E
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7. freepik.com https://www.freepik.com/premium-vector/girl-playing-games-video-console-cute-gamer_28101228.htm
8. Pinterest.com https://www.pinterest.com/pin/817051557403187158/

9. English File 4E Beginner Practical English Ep3 Telling the time. https://youtu.be/l7frLcVXFv8
10. etneyra.blogspot.com 2013/06/ telling-time-american-english
https://3.bp.blogspot.com/irTVjQrOZLU/VhXesbxv97I/AAAAAAAAGPg/dVNhj39duy8/s1600/etn_time_pict1.png
11. Pinterest telling the time exercises https://i.pinimg.com/originals/57/b3/24/57b324c74a7a9869930536f3ef0483c4.jpg
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