Task 1: Fill in the blanks
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in brackets.
- McQueen races (race) in the Piston Cup every year, but right now he is training (train) in Radiator Springs.
- Sally owns (own) the Cozy Cone Motel, but today she is working (work) at Flo's café.
- Mater helps (help) his friends all the time, and right now he is towing (tow) a broken car.
- Lightning doesn’t like (not/like) losing, but he is trying (try) his best to be a good sport.
- Doc Hudson teaches (teach) McQueen important lessons, but at this moment, he is watching (watch) him practice.
Task 2: Choose the correct option
Pick the right verb form for each sentence:
McQueen is driving/drives through the desert every morning.
Right now, McQueen practices/is practicing for his next big race.
Sally is talking/talks to Mater every day about visitors.
Look! Mater tows/is towing a car out of the ditch.
McQueen is not training/does not train on weekends.
Task 3: Dialogue Practice
Complete the dialogue between McQueen and Mater using Present Simple and Present Continuous:
Mater: Hey buddy! What are you doing (you/do) right now?
McQueen: I am practicing (practice) for my big race tomorrow. What about you?
Mater: Oh, I am fixing (fix) a car that broke down. By the way, do you train (you/train) every day?
McQueen: Yeah, I work (work) hard to stay in shape.