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This is a text using present continuous and present tense. Students will find the use of both tenses in real life and how they can use both at the same time. 

Activity 1: Match the pictures A-F to the phrases 1-6.

Activity 2: Write in, on, or at to complete the sentences.

Activity 3: Correct one mistake in each sentence.

Activity 4: Look at the timetable. Are the sentences True or False?

Activity 5: Unscramble the sentences.

Activity 6: Make sentences using the phrases from the box.

Fill in the blanks with at, on, or in.

            We know that you know that the environment is in bad shape and getting worse. But, do you know how bad it really is?

            We should stop using straws for four reasons. One, straws are environmentally unfriendly, because they are not reused or recycled. Two, only little children need help to drink from a straw, and there are special, re-useable glasses and cups designed to help them. Three, straw add to quantity of waste we produced. Four, straws that are carelessly thrown away may inadvertently be eaten by animals. As a result, the animals get sick or even die. Getting rid of straws is a very minor matter, but as one of the most famous humanitarians of the 20th century, Hellen Killer, said, “No one makes a greater mistake than those who do nothing because they can only do a little.” Join the chorus of voices, “No Straw, please.”

1. The straws that are carefully thrown away are less dangerous to animals because ....

1. they are not reused
2. the straws can be recycled easily
3. animals have already become sick or even died
4. animals will consume them  easily
5. the animals cannot accidentally eat them

2. What is the writer’s opinion about the future of the environment?

1. Critical.
2. Neutral.
3. Humorous.
4. Optimistic.
5. Pessimistic.

3. Based on the text, what should the readers do to keep the environment safe?

1. Do nothing.
2. Do a little thing.
3. Stop using straws.
4. Make a mistake.
5. Help little children drink.

4. The best title of the text is ....

1. Straws, Why Not?
2. No Straw, Please.
3. Help the Little Children.
4. Our Environment Is Getting Worse.
5. The Best Way To Keep Our Environment.

5. “ ... thrown away may inadvertently  be eaten ... “ (par. 2)

The synonym of the underlined word is ....

1. unintentionally
2.  unpredictably
3. indecisively
4. incapability
5. indirectly

       Conventionally, students need book, pen, eraser, drawing book, ruler and such other stuff. Additionally, in this multimedia era, students need more to reach their progressive development. Students need mobile keyboards to record every presented subject easily. Of course it will need more cost but it will deserve for its function.

       First, modern schools tend to apply fast transferring knowledge because the school needs to catch the target of curriculum. Every subject will tend to be given in demonstrative method. Consequently, students needs need extra media cover the subject. Since there is a laptop on every student’s desk, this method will help student to get better understanding.

       Secondly, finding an appropriate laptop is not difficult as it was. Recently there is an online shop which provides comprehensive information. The best is that the shop has service of online shopping. The students just need to brows that online shop, decide which computer or laptop they need, then complete the transaction. After that, the laptop will be delivered to the students’ houses. That is really easy and save time and money.

       From all of that, having mobile computer is absolutely useful for students who want to catch the best result for their study. Buying laptop online is advisable because it will cut the price. This online way is recommended since online shop also provide several laptop types. Students just need to decide which type they really need.

6.  The text mostly talks about ... of having laptop for students.

1. the importance
2. the requirements
3. the methods used in
4. the evaluation process
5. the benefits and drawbacks

7. Why do students need laptop?

1. To catch fast transferring knowledge.
2. To perform better among their friends.
3. To make students do transaction longer.
4. To provide students types of mobile keyboards.
5. To get along with their friends and keep up with them.

8. What does the writer intend to say in the text above?

1. To inform the students about laptop types.
2. To persuade the students to attend the class.
3. To entertain the students with the information.
4. To inform the students about the price of laptop.
5. To ensure the students that laptop helps them learn better.

9. ‘Recently, there is an online shop which provides comprehensive information.’

The underlined word ‘comprehensive’ means  ....

1. complete
2. important
3. impressive
4. interesting
5. complicated

10. Buying laptop online is advisable because it will cut the price. This utterance means ….

1. Buying laptop online may be more expensive
2. Buying laptop online may be cheaper
3. Buying laptop online is not recommended
4. Buying laptop online is taking a risk
5. Buying laptop online is suggested

Fill in the blanks with a type of vehicle and a number to show the time.

Choose the correct answer.