Homework goal: review how to talk about actions happening now, understand short city conversations, build Present Continuous questions, and finish with a short voice note.
Choose the correct form. Say the complete sentence aloud after you answer.
4–5 min
Remember: Present Continuous = am / is / are + verb-ing. We use it for actions happening now / around now.
1. I ___ waiting for the bus right now.
2. She ___ talking on the phone.
3. They ___ studying in the library.
4. He ___ not working today.
5. We ___ having dinner at the moment.
6. ___ you watching a movie right now?
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City Snapshot
Look at each picture and choose the best full sentence.
5 min
Picture 1
Picture 2
Picture 3
Picture 4
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Listen · City Calls
Listen once for the situation. Listen again for details. Answer before you open the transcript.
8–10 min
Call 1 · At the station
Where is Mia?
What is she doing?
Hi, Mia. Where are you? — I’m at the train station. The train is late, so I’m waiting on the platform. — Are you coming? — Yes, I’m walking to the station now.
Call 2 · In the square
Why is it difficult to talk?
Is Ben watching the band?
Hey, Ben. Can you talk? — Not really. I’m in the square and a band is playing. It’s very noisy. — Oh! Are you watching the band? — Yes, I am.
Call 3 · Studying tonight
Is Emma at home?
What are Emma and Julia doing?
Hi, Emma. Are you at home? — No, I’m at the library with Julia. We’re studying for an exam. — Okay, I’ll call you later.
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Build the Question
Choose the question with the correct word order. Then say the question and answer aloud.
5–6 min
wait · where
Say: “Where is he waiting?” → “He’s waiting at the bus stop.”
run · why
Possible answer: “She’s running because she’s exercising.”
watch · where
Say: “Where are they watching a movie?” → “They’re watching it at the cinema.”
YOU · do · what · right now
Answer in a full sentence: “I’m doing my English homework right now.”
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Read · A Busy Evening
Read once for the big picture. Then check the details.
5–6 min
A Busy Evening Downtown
It’s Wednesday evening. Leo is waiting at the train station because he is meeting his sister. His sister, Maya, is shopping at a supermarket near the station. Two friends, Nina and Ben, are sitting in a café. They aren’t eating dinner; they’re drinking coffee and talking. In the square, a band is playing and many people are watching. Leo’s parents are at home. His dad is cooking and his mom is talking on the phone. Everyone is busy tonight.
1. Leo is waiting at the train station.
2. Maya is studying in a library.
3. Nina and Ben are having dinner.
4. A band is playing in the square.
5. Leo’s mom is talking on the phone.
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Speak · My City Moment
Final task: record one short voice note. You can use a real situation or imagine one.
3–5 min
🎙️ Voice note · 45–60 seconds
1 · Where are you? I’m at home / at a café / at work / at the park / at the station…
2 · What are you doing? I’m studying / drinking coffee / waiting / working / relaxing…
3 · What is another person doing? My friend is… / A man is… / Two people are…
4 · Add one negative sentence. I’m not working. / She isn’t eating. / They aren’t waiting.
5 · Finish with one question. What are you doing right now? / Where are you going? / Are you working today?
Model “Hi! I’m at a café right now. I’m drinking coffee and doing some work. A woman near me is talking on the phone. She isn’t eating. What are you doing right now?”
Send your voice note in the usual homework channel / WhatsApp.
✅ Homework 11 complete
Before you finish, say these three patterns one more time:
She is working. · She isn’t working. · What is she doing?
You do not need perfect English. The goal is to notice the pattern, understand the situation, and use complete sentences.
