Vocabulary

1. His parents work hard in order that they live in good housing conditions. (house)

2. My mother is extremely meticulous and always makes sure that every room in the house is spotlessly clean. (spot)

3. One of the best ways to strengthen your family is to increase your listening skills and those of other family members. (strong)

4. In the week leading up to Christmas, my parents usually drive me around the town and enjoy the celebratory mood of the holiday season. (celebrate)

Grammar

I. Supply the correct form of the verbs in the present simple or the present continuous.

1. He won’t clean the house unless his mother asks him. (ask)
2. I am not working, so I can have a talk with you. (not, work)
3. You look worried. What are you thinking? (you, think)
4. Nobody thinks that they will win the match. (think)
5. It’s very hot today. Why are you wearing a coat? (you, wear)
6. You can’t see Jennifer now; she is having a bath. (have)
7. My father and his friends play football twice a week. (play)
8. My mother is not free right now. She is checking her e-mails. (check)
9. Ms. Abigail usually cooks dinner for her family after work. (cook)
10. Do you hate people who never really listen to what you say? (you, hate)

Choose the best answer to complete the sentences.

1. This email contains some important information.

   • A. contains

2. I don’t know what I am doing on this project.

   • C. don’t know – am doing

3. She can’t come to the phone – she is having a shower.

   • B. can’t come – is having

4. Are you listening to music or can I turn it off?

   • D. Are … listening – can I

5. In Latin America, the north is hotter than the south.

   • A. is

6. They love skiing, but they don’t like snow and cold weather.

   • D. love – don’t like