present simple vs present continuous
The girls aren’t here. They ____ (play) football at the moment
Are playing
We know the answers to all of the teacher’s questions – we’re clever/honest
Clever
Harry wants to take/make part in the school play.
Take part
His dad is really proud _____ him.
of
She has had to make/do some very difficult decisions.
make
My friend and I often _____ (GO) to a gym with a climbing wall. The wall we usually ____ (CLIMB) is ten metres high.
go climb
Jim doesn’t like to talk very much – he prefers to listen. He’s a quiet/careful person.
Quiet
It’s good to spend/waste time doing things you enjoy.
spend time
I am getting better ___ speaking English, but writing is still very difficult.
at
Looking/talking after you sibling is a very important task.
Looking
I _____ (not believe) Jim. He’s telling lies again!
Don’t believe
Alana doesn’t do anything silly because she’s a very serious/impolite person.
Serious
Keep practising until you get/take good results.
get good results
I was jealous ___ my sister because she always got all the attention.
of
I'd like a job that pays more, but on the other hand/leg I enjoy the work I'm doing at the moment.
hand
Jack ____ (not like) video games – he ___ (say) they’re boring.
Doesn’t like, says
I’m careful/careless because I don’t want to make any mistakes.
Careful
If you make/do mistakes, don’t worry. You can make/do progress when you try hard.
make mistakes
Make progress
Don't get discouraged, it takes time to get to the ____.
top
Don't pay/sell any attention to Nina - she doesn't know what she's talking about.
Pay
Are you looking for a new challenge? What about wall climbing? It ____ (SEEM) scary the first time you do it, but after that, it’s great.
seems
Anna always tells the truth. She’s very honest/confident.
Honest
When things don’t go good/well, try again. In the end, you’ll make/get it right.
go well
Get it right
Max wanted to get ___ of Duke.
rid
I was in two/three minds whether or not to come this morning
two