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Discovering Useful Structures
Unit 2 Travelling Around
Listen to the talk between Paul and Meilin and fill in the blanks.
Part 1
Paul: Hey Meilin! So what ______________for the coming holiday?
Meilin: I _______________around Europe for two weeks with my aunt and uncle.
Paul: Europe? Oh, I’ve always wanted to go there!
Meilin: Yes, me too. I’m so excited. I ____________ to visit France and Germany.
Paul: That’s wonderful! Do you have your passport and visa already?
Meilin: I already have my passport , and I ____________for my visa tomorrow.
Once I get the visa, we’ll book flight tickets online.
Paul: So how do you plan to travel around?
Meilin: We ___________ a car and driving! My uncle has always wanted to drive around Europe.
are you doing
are renting
am applying
am planning
am travelling
Listen to the talk between Paul and Meilin and fill in the blanks.
Part 2
Meilin: So what about you, Paul? Do you have any travel plans?
Paul: Yes, actually! My parents _________ me to Yunnan Province in China to visit Lijiang!
Meilin: Lijiang? That’s quite famous in China.
Paul: Yes. One of my father’s friends lives there. He invited us to visit.
Meilin: Oh, that’s nice! So what’s the weather like there?
Paul: It should be pleasant during the day, but it might be cold at night, so I __________ a few light sweaters and a coat.
Meilin: What _______________ to see there?
Paul: Well, I know I’m definitely going to see the Old Town of Lijiang and Yulong Snow Mountain. Other than that, I’m not sure. I ___________ a Lijiang guidebook today, actually.
are taking
am taking
are you planning
am buying
Look at all the phrases you’ve noted down:
1.are you doing
2.am travelling
3.am planning
4.am applying
5.are renting
6.are taking
7.am taking
8.are you planning
9.am buying
am/is/are doing
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2 Read the conversation and underline verbs in the present continuous tense
Discuss with a partner when and how these verbs are used.
Amy: Hello, Jeremy! What are you doin