Grammar: Action and stative verbs
EXERCISE 1
EXERCISE 2
| Situation | Say it in your own words | |
| Tom is walking around the yard. Every now and then, he bends over a flower. Emma asks what he is doing. | “I’m smelling the flowers.” | |
| Rachel just moved into a new apartment. Her new neighbor helped her carry her furniture while telling her many things that made her feel at home in the neighborhood. | “I think she’s very kind.” | |
| Emma is shopping for a blouse. She goes from rack to rack touching the fabric. Her little brother, who is accompanying her, asks what she is doing. She says: | “I’m feeling the fabric to see if it’s soft.” | |
| David is the manager of a small coffee shop downtown. A new friend asks him what he does for a living. He answers: | “I manage a coffee shop.” | |
| Sarah asks her friend if the soup needs more salt. Her friend takes a spoon and checks the flavor. | “I’m tasting it now.” | |
| Olivia’s hair looks beautiful today. Her friend compliments her: | “Your hair looks great today.” | |
| The manager planned the project down to the last detail. His team is working hard to make it successful. He tells his team what he expects: | “I expect good results from our work.” | |
| Kevin is standing in an art gallery. He spends several minutes looking closely at a painting. His friend asks what he is doing. He replies: | “I’m admiring the painting.” | |
| Linda is in a clothing store. She goes into the fitting room to see whether a dress is the right size. When she comes out, her friend asks what she was doing. She replies: | “I’m trying on the dress.” | |
| Mark is standing by the classroom window. He points to the school garden outside. He says: | “I’m seeing the garden from here.” | |
| Tom is sitting in a meeting. Suddenly, he notices a smoke odor in the air. He wants to warn other people | “I smell smoke.” | |
| Rachel has received several job offers. She has not made a decision yet. Her friend asks if she has chosen one. | “I’m thinking about it.” | |
| Emma picks up a blanket in a department store. It is very soft and comfortable. She says: | “The blanket feels soft.” | |
| Kevin is visiting a museum with his wife. One painting catches his attention because it is beautiful and inspiring. He tells his wife: | “I admire this painting.” | |
| The manager is standing at the airport waiting for an important client to arrive. A colleague asks why he is there. | “We’re expecting a visitor this afternoon.” | |
| Sarah prepares a soup for dinner. Her family tries it and enjoys the flavor. Her son says: | “It tastes delicious.” | |
| Mark sees a woman at a conference. He immediately realizes that she was his high school teacher. | “I see who she is.” | |
| David is having lunch with several employees from his coffee shop. A friend calls to ask him to join him at a restaurant. He replied: “No, ..” | “I’m having lunch with my staff.” | |
| Olivia is studying a map before a hiking trip. Her friend asks what she is doing. | “I’m looking for the trail gate.” | |
AUDIO
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COMPREHENSION QUIZ
QUESTIONS
1. Why did Daniel visit the coastal town?
2. What did Daniel notice at the harbor?
3. Who did Daniel meet at noon?
4. What business did Mia own?
5. What did Daniel think of the seafood soup?
6. Why was Daniel excited when he saw the painting?
7. What was Mia considering buying?
8. What was happening in the town square?
9. What attracted Daniel to the bakery?
10. What did Daniel decide at the end of the day?
ANSWERS
1. Daniel wanted to visit the coastal town because he wanted to see a place he had never visited.
2. He noticed fishing boats moving slowly across the water
3. At noon, Daniel met his friend Mia
4. Mia owned a café near the beach.
5. He thought it tasted excellent.
6. Daniel was excited when he saw the painting because he knew the artist personally.
7. Mia considered buying the painting
8. A band was performing in the town square
9. Daniel was attracted to the bakery by the smell of fresh bread
10. At the end of the day Daniel decided to return to the coastal town someday
TEXT
Last Saturday, Daniel visited a small coastal town that he had never seen before. As he walked along the harbor, he noticed dozens of fishing boats moving slowly across the water. He admired the view and thought the town looked peaceful.
At noon, Daniel met his friend Mia, who owned a café near the beach. While they were having lunch, Daniel tasted a seafood soup. It tasted excellent, so he ordered another bowl. Mia asked whether he liked the town. Daniel replied that he loved it and believed it was one of the most charming places he had ever visited.
After lunch, they strolled through a local market. Daniel saw a painting of the harbor and immediately recognized the artist’s style. He felt excited because he knew the artist personally. As he was examining the painting, Mia was thinking about buying it for her café.
Later, they heard music coming from the town square. A band was performing, and a crowd was gathering around the stage. Daniel watched the musicians while Mia was looking for a place to sit. They found a bench, and Daniel smelled fresh bread from a nearby bakery. Curious, he walked over and sampled a piece. It smelled wonderful and tasted even better.
As the sun set, Daniel realized that he wanted to return. He understood why so many people preferred this town to larger tourist destinations.
METHOD
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