task 1 individual work before class.
underline the present continuous tense. does the present continuous tense in the dialogue mean the same? if not, what do they mean?
situation. i plan to meet lucy next week, so i'm calling her to find out if she is free next week.
i: hello, is that lucy speaking? lucy: yes, this is lucy speaking.
i: this is xiaoli. lucy: nice to hear you.
i: are you free next week? lucy: when?
i: tuesday.
lucy: i am cycling in the countryside with one of my friends.
i: what are you doing on thursday.
lucy: i plan to visit my grandmother with my mum.
i: how about friday? lucy: i'll be free.
i: well, let's meet on friday. i know you're fond of dancing, so i'm taking you to a dance party.
lucy: oh, thank you. i'd love to go. see you then.
i: see you.
task 2 group work in class.
1. tell the usages of the present continuous tense.
1). ---look! what is that man doing?
---oh, my god. he is stealing that lady's purse.
2). ---what are you doing tonight?
---i am reading a new novel by j.k.rowling.
3). ---what are you whispering to each other?
---that you are wearing your t-shirt inside out.
4). ---you are flying to new york tomorrow. when are you leaving?
---i am leaving at five in the afternoon.
2. fill in the blanks.
1). what _______________________________(你要干吗)next sunday?
2). when _______________________________(你动身去) guangzhou?
