Lesson 1: Why are you writing to your mother?

B. Mark the sentences about Alex and Fareed true (T) or False (F).

1. Alex is writing a card to his mother. T
2. It's her birthday today. F
3. Alex hasn't got a present for his mother. F
4. Fareed is Iraqi. T
5. Fareed never sends cards. F
6. Fareed wants to buy a card for his mother. T

C. Circle the correct words to complete the sentences.

1. Who is she speaking to on her mobile? She is getting very angry!
2. Are you using your English grammar book at the moment, or can I borrow it for ten minutes?
3. We often see Fuad in the park with his brother.
4. Mona can't come out today. She is cooking food for the party.
5. When I read, I don't wear my glasses.
6. My parents are away. They are travelling around the Middle East at the moment.

D. Use the prompts to write sentences in the present simple or the present continous.

1. Please be quiet. I (try) to do my Maths homework.

I'm trying to do my Maths homework.

2. What time (he usually) get home from work?

What time does he usually get home from work?

3. We (not usually go out) in the middle of the day because it's tto hot.

We don't usually go out in the middle of the day because it's too hot.

4. Huda can't see the board because she (not wear) her glasses today.

Huda can't see the board because she isn't wearing her glasses today.

5. (Children wear) a school uniform in Iraq?

Do children wear a school uniform in Iraq?

6. Waleed and Yousef (study) in England at the moment.

Waleed and Yousef are studying in England at the moment.