Task 2:
Part 1
Present Simple vs. Present Continuous with Vocabulary
Instructions: Complete the sentences using the verbs in brackets in the Present Simple or Present Continuous tense. Then, choose the most suitable word or phrase from the vocabulary list to fill in the blank.
Vocabulary List:
Films & Cinema: action film, actor, boring, brilliant, cartoon, character, costumes, director, exciting, famous, happy end, hero, historical drama, horror film, scene, science fiction film, to win an Oscar. Character Traits: annoying, arrogant, calm, easy-going, embarrassing, fair, funny, greedy, hard-working, honest, impatient, jealous, mean, organised, punctual, reliable, sensitive.
1. She usually works as an actor, but this month she is starring in a new play. It's a big change for her. 2. I am watching a documentary about a famous director. He spends money on expensive things. He is quite frugal. 3. Look at this scene! The monster is running away from the monster. This horror film is amazing! I can't look away! 4. He is usually very organised and hard-working, but today he is very impatient because he can't find his keys. 5. I think this new science fiction film is brilliant. The special effects are amazing! 6. The hero of this film is very brave. He always starts filming at 8 am exactly. Everyone knows he is very punctual. 7. Shh! Be quiet! I am trying to concentrate on this exciting. The main character is giving a very important speech. 8. She is very sensitive. She cries every time she watches a film with a happy end. 9. He is always complaining about his job. It is so annoying to listen to him! 10. This historical drama has amazing costumes and the music is beautiful. I think it might win an Oscar.
Part 2: Translation (Russian → English)
Instructions: Translate the following sentences into English. Pay special attention to the context to choose the correct tense (Present Simple or Present Continuous).
1. Он работает в банке. (Это его постоянная работа) He works in a bank. 2. Он не может говорить, он работает. (Он занят в данный момент) He can't talk, he is working. 3. Я обычно пью кофе, но сегодня я пью чай. (Привычка vs. действие сейчас) I usually drink coffee, but today I am drinking tea. 4. Посмотри! Идёт дождь. (Действие происходит прямо сейчас) Look! It's raining. 5. Вода кипит при 100 градусах. (Научный факт) Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius. 6. Этот актёр всегда опаздывает. (Постоянная привычка с "always") This actor is always late. 7. Я думаю, этот фильм скучный. (Выражение мнения, а не процесс) I think this film is boring.
Надеюсь, это поможет!