PIRMĀ SEMESTRA NOSLĒGUMA TESTI
What role models do young people have today?
Revise what have you learned before about Simple and Continuous Present!
The Simple Present tense describes regular actions and general truths.
The Present Continuous tense describes actions that are happening right now or are temporary.
When and Why to Use Them?
Simple Present:
Usage:
1. For actions that are habitual or happen regularly.
Example: I play football every Saturday.
2. For facts and general truths.
Example: Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.
Why: It helps to talk about routines, habits, and facts that are always true.
Present Continuous:
Usage:
1. For actions happening at the moment of speaking.
Example: I am studying English right now.
2. For temporary actions that are not permanent.
Example: She is living in London for six months.
Why: It emphasizes that the action is ongoing and may change.
How to form Simple Present:
Affirmative: Subject + base verb (+ s/es for he/she/it)
Example: He plays football.
Negative: Subject + do/does not + base verb
Example: They do not (don't) like tea. / She does not (doesn't) play cricket.
Question: Do/Does + subject + base verb?
Example: Do you go to school? / Does he swim?
Example: He plays football.
Negative: Subject + do/does not + base verb
Example: They do not (don't) like tea. / She does not (doesn't) play cricket.
Question: Do/Does + subject + base verb?
Example: Do you go to school? / Does he swim?
How to form Present Continuous:
Affirmative: Subject + am/is/are + verb + ing
Example: I am reading a book.
Negative: Subject + am/is/are not + verb + ing
Example: They are not (aren't) watching TV.
Question: Am/Is/Are + subject + verb + ing?
Example: Are you coming to the party?
Example: I am reading a book.
Negative: Subject + am/is/are not + verb + ing
Example: They are not (aren't) watching TV.
Question: Am/Is/Are + subject + verb + ing?
Example: Are you coming to the party?
Remember!
Svarīgi!
Simple Present
Use it for habits, routines, and facts.
Remember to add s or es for he, she, and it in the affirmative form.
Use do and does in negatives and questions.
Use it for habits, routines, and facts.
Remember to add s or es for he, she, and it in the affirmative form.
Use do and does in negatives and questions.
Svarīgi!
Present Continuous
Use it for actions happening now or temporary situations.
Always use am, is, or are correctly based on the subject.
Add ing to the base verb, but watch for spelling changes (e.g., run becomes running).
Use it for actions happening now or temporary situations.
Always use am, is, or are correctly based on the subject.
Add ing to the base verb, but watch for spelling changes (e.g., run becomes running).
Piemērs:
Today, young people have various role models who influence their lives. Many admire celebrities for their talent and glamour, while others look up to characters from books and films. These figures often show commitment to their passions, inspiring youth to follow their dreams. The diversity among these role models is essential, as it reflects different cultures and backgrounds. Some young people seek the guidance of a strong leader who demonstrates resilience in facing challenges. Trendsetters also play a role, as they create new styles and ideas that influence youth culture. Overall, these role models encourage a visionary mindset, helping young people to build their futures with creativity and enthusiasm.
Word bank:
celebrity — [səˈlɛbərɪti] — a famous person, especially in entertainment or sports, slavenība
Example: The celebrity signed autographs for her fans after the show.
character — [ˈkɛrɪktər] — a person in a novel, play, or movie; also, a person's moral and ethical qualities, raksturs
Example: The main character in the book is very brave and clever.
commitment — [kəˈmɪtmənt] — a pledge or promise to do something, often related to dedication to a cause or person, apņemšanās
Example: She showed her commitment to the team by always being on time for practice.
variation — [ˌveə.riˈeɪ.ʃən] — different kinds of things or people, daudzveidība
Example: There are many variation in the colours of the flowers.
influence — [ˈɪnfluːəns] — the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something, ietekme
Example: His words had a big influence on her decision to study abroad.
leader — [ˈliːdər] — a person who leads or commands a group, organization, or country, līderis
Example: The leader of the project explained the plan to everyone in the meeting.
passion — [ˈpæʃən] — a strong feeling of enthusiasm or excitement for something or about doing something, aizrautība
Example: He has a passion for painting and spends every weekend in his studio.
hardiness — [ˈhɑː.di.nəs] — the ability to recover very quickly after problems or difficulties, izturība
Example: This plant has good hardiness and can grow in cold weather.
influencer — [ˈɪn.flu.ən.sər] — someone who affects or changes what other people think or do, especially on social media, ietekmētājs
Example: She is a popular influencer on Instagram.
dreamer — [ˈdriː.mər] — a person who has new and creative ideas about the future, sapņotājs
Example: He is a dreamer and often talks about his big ideas.