1. I know what he's saying.
2. I see what she's doing.
3. I understand what they're hoping to achieve.
4. I disagree with what you're proposing.
5. I have what she's looking for.
6. I reject what they're offering.
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1.2 The Present Progressive Tense
Exercise 3. Usage 2 of the simple -- immediate result and Usage 1 of the progressive -- current activity
1. I know what he's saying.
1. I know what he's saying.
1.2 The Present Progressive Tense
Exercise 2. Usage 2 of the progressive -- moving toward a result
1. I'm finishing my homework.
2. Dr. Smith is developing a new vaccine.
3. Jane is exchanging that dress.
4. Bill is depositing his paycheck.
5. Nancy is setting the table.
6. Rick is changing the locks.
1. I'm finishing my homework.
2. Dr. Smith is developing a new vaccine.
3. Jane is exchanging that dress.
4. Bill is depositing his paycheck.
5. Nancy is setting the table.
6. Rick is changing the locks.
1.2 The Present Progressive Tense
Something in progress is unfinished.
Usage
1. with process verbs:
a) current activity
He is cleaning his room.
b) temporary activity
He is staying in hotel.
c) changed status
He was planning to go on the 14th, but now he is planning to go on the 15th.
2. with result verbs: The person is moving toward the result, but has not yet achieved it.
He is learning Spanish.
He is getting better.
Exercise 1. Usage 1 of the progressive -- current activity.
1. Are you looking for Ben? I think he is fixing the gate.
2. Are they asking for Todd? I think he is trimming the bushes.
3. Is she trying to find the kids? I think they are playing in the park.
4. Are you looking for your classmates? I think they are sitting by the pool.
5. Are they hoping to see Danny? I think he is doing volunteer work at the hospital.
6. Are they asking for the waiter? I think he is getting their order.
Usage
1. with process verbs:
a) current activity
He is cleaning his room.
b) temporary activity
He is staying in hotel.
c) changed status
He was planning to go on the 14th, but now he is planning to go on the 15th.
2. with result verbs: The person is moving toward the result, but has not yet achieved it.
He is learning Spanish.
He is getting better.
Exercise 1. Usage 1 of the progressive -- current activity.
1. Are you looking for Ben? I think he is fixing the gate.
2. Are they asking for Todd? I think he is trimming the bushes.
3. Is she trying to find the kids? I think they are playing in the park.
4. Are you looking for your classmates? I think they are sitting by the pool.
5. Are they hoping to see Danny? I think he is doing volunteer work at the hospital.
6. Are they asking for the waiter? I think he is getting their order.
1.1 The Present Simple Tense
Exercise 4. Usage 4 of the simple present -- condition (price)
1. How much are the CDs worth? They cost ten dollars each.
2. How much is the cellular phone worth? It costs $300.
3. How much is the skirt worth? It costs $20.
4. How much are the paper clips worth? They cost 20 cents a box.
5. How much are the batteries worth? They cost $ 1.5 a package.
1. How much are the CDs worth? They cost ten dollars each.
2. How much is the cellular phone worth? It costs $300.
3. How much is the skirt worth? It costs $20.
4. How much are the paper clips worth? They cost 20 cents a box.
5. How much are the batteries worth? They cost $ 1.5 a package.
1.1 The Present Simple Tense
Exercise 3. Usage 5 of the simple present -- likes and dislikes
1. He prefers history to math; he knows a lot about the French Revolution.
2. He prefers chemistry to biology; he knows a lot about acids.
3. He prefers geography to sociology; he knows a lot about rivers and lakes.
4. He prefers art to literature; he knows a lot about Italian painting.
5. He prefers classical music to rock music; he knows a lot about Bach.
1. He prefers history to math; he knows a lot about the French Revolution.
2. He prefers chemistry to biology; he knows a lot about acids.
3. He prefers geography to sociology; he knows a lot about rivers and lakes.
4. He prefers art to literature; he knows a lot about Italian painting.
5. He prefers classical music to rock music; he knows a lot about Bach.
1.1 The Present Simple Tense
Exercise 2. Usage 3 of the simple present -- ability
1. She speaks Chinese very well, but she doesn't understand Japanese.
2. She rides a motorcycle very well, but she doesn't drive a car.
3. She plays the piano by ear very well, but she doesn't read a note.
4. She makes cookies very well, but she doesn't bake cakes.
5. She raises flowers very well, but she doesn't grow beans or vegetables.
6. She inputs the data very well, but she doesn't process it.
1. She speaks Chinese very well, but she doesn't understand Japanese.
2. She rides a motorcycle very well, but she doesn't drive a car.
3. She plays the piano by ear very well, but she doesn't read a note.
4. She makes cookies very well, but she doesn't bake cakes.
5. She raises flowers very well, but she doesn't grow beans or vegetables.
6. She inputs the data very well, but she doesn't process it.
Unit 1 Tense Usage
1.1 The Present Simple Tense
Usage
1. with process verbs -- habit
He works in the library.
2. with result verbs -- immediate result
He sees me.
He speaks English well.
4. condition or characteristic
Water boils at 100 ℃.
5. likes and dislikes
He likes tomatoes.
Excise 1. Usage 1 of the simple present -- habit.
1. He doesn't work in a retail store; he works in a warehouse.
2. She doesn't work in a computer store; she works in a computer repair shop.
3. They don't work in an automobile factory; they work in an automobile showroom.
4. The girls don't work in a bakery; they work in a cafe.
5. My father doesn't work in an investment company; he works in an insurance agency.
6. We don't work in a movie theater; we work in a video store.
Usage
1. with process verbs -- habit
He works in the library.
2. with result verbs -- immediate result
He sees me.
He studied French for three years, but learned very little.
3. ability
He speaks English well.
4. condition or characteristic
Water boils at 100 ℃.
5. likes and dislikes
He likes tomatoes.
Excise 1. Usage 1 of the simple present -- habit.
1. He doesn't work in a retail store; he works in a warehouse.
2. She doesn't work in a computer store; she works in a computer repair shop.
3. They don't work in an automobile factory; they work in an automobile showroom.
4. The girls don't work in a bakery; they work in a cafe.
5. My father doesn't work in an investment company; he works in an insurance agency.
6. We don't work in a movie theater; we work in a video store.
Vocabulary Review 1
01. buff v. 美化、擦亮（物體）
Larry buffed his black boots till they shone, and he could almost see his reflection.
02. dub v. 授予...稱號、給...取綽號
Larry has been dubbed the King of Kingston due to all the community service projects he's run for the town.
03. inception n. 開始
Countries have pulled together to help since the inception of the war last year.
04. put out fires idiom. 解決各種問題（以防事情惡化）
Wayne spent lots of time working in various departments putting out fires that began under the previous management.
05. quirky a. 奇特有趣、古怪的
My best friend is quirky with an unusual sense of humor, but that makes her interesting and fun.
06. rhyme or reason idiom. 邏輯性、道理
There was no rhyme or reason to Dave's explanation of why he didn't show up at the restaurant.
07. parry v. 閃避、迴避
Kate parried around the fact she was volunteering on weekends for one of the company's competitors.
08. command n. 掌握、駕馭
Ed has a great command of both Japanese and English, which makes him perfect to translate for us.
09. staunch a. 最堅定的
Mr. Green is a staunch advocate for ending world hunger. He has raised thousands of dollars for the cause.
10. rift n. 裂縫、嫌隙
The rift between the two sisters kept them apart for years. Finally they forgave each other and are now friends again.
11. oblivious a. 渾然不覺的
Jim was so involved in the basketball game on TV that he was oblivious to his kids getting into the candy.
12. daintily adv. 幽雅、講究地
The well-mannered woman daintily sipped her tea.
13. hefty a. 龐大、壯碩的
After carrying a hefty load of groceries into the house, Dave sat down to rest.
14. scale v. 攀登
Jake put on harness and scaled the rock wall.
15. gurgle n. 喉部發出（愉悅）的咕嚕聲
The gurgle of the stream was very pleasant to hear.
16. rave a. 熱烈讚揚、極力誇獎的
Peter's new play got rave reviews from the critics. They loved it.
17. prime a. 最好、一流的
Stan realized he had missed a prime moment to ask Cindy out.
18. climatic a. 高潮的
The book was exciting and had me hooked until the climatic chapter.
19. apprehensive a. 憂慮、恐懼的
Vickie was apprehensive before giving her speech. Afterwards she was relieved it went well.
20. enthrall v. 迷住、吸引住
I was so enthralled with the book, I couldn't put it down.
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anti-oxidant n. 抗氧化物
saturated fat n. 飽和脂肪
metabolize v. 新陳代謝
dementia n. 失智症、癡呆
neuropsychopharmacology n. 神經心理藥物學
cirrhosis n. 肝硬化
migraine n. 偏頭痛
insomnia n. 失眠
at the crack of dawn idiom. 破曉、清晨
java n. 咖啡
joe n. 咖啡
cognitive a. 認知的
exacerbate v. 惡化、加重
withdrawal n. 戒斷過程
William experienced nicotine withdrawal when he stopped smoking.
jittery a. 緊張不安的
The medicine has made Sally jittery, but it's not a major problem.
saturated fat n. 飽和脂肪
metabolize v. 新陳代謝
dementia n. 失智症、癡呆
neuropsychopharmacology n. 神經心理藥物學
cirrhosis n. 肝硬化
migraine n. 偏頭痛
insomnia n. 失眠
at the crack of dawn idiom. 破曉、清晨
java n. 咖啡
joe n. 咖啡
cognitive a. 認知的
exacerbate v. 惡化、加重
withdrawal n. 戒斷過程
William experienced nicotine withdrawal when he stopped smoking.
jittery a. 緊張不安的
The medicine has made Sally jittery, but it's not a major problem.
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dollop n. 一點兒、少量
tapestry n. 織錦、繡帷
booboo n. 愚蠢的錯誤
allied a. 同盟國的、協約國的、同盟的
elusive a. 難以捉摸、難以達到的
expound v. 闡述、詳述
counterintuitive a. 違反直覺的
chaotic a. 混亂的
vital a. 極重要、不可或缺的
quirkiness n. 古怪、離奇
pertinent a. 相關的
grasp v. 掌握、領悟
renowned a. 著名、聞名的
tapestry n. 織錦、繡帷
booboo n. 愚蠢的錯誤
allied a. 同盟國的、協約國的、同盟的
elusive a. 難以捉摸、難以達到的
expound v. 闡述、詳述
counterintuitive a. 違反直覺的
chaotic a. 混亂的
vital a. 極重要、不可或缺的
quirkiness n. 古怪、離奇
pertinent a. 相關的
grasp v. 掌握、領悟
renowned a. 著名、聞名的
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