PRESENT SIMPLE

ADVERBS OF FREQUENCY

Present Simple

• Utilizamos el Present Simple para hablar de acciones habituales y estados permanentes.

• La única forma verbal distinta es la tercera persona del singular (he, she, it) que añade una -s. Excepciones: (consonante +y > -ies) (acabados en vocal, -sh, -ch > -es).

• En las oraciones negativas no añadimos -s al verbo principal, ponemos don’t y doesn’t.• En las oraciones interrogativas no

añadimos -s al verbo principal, ponemos Do y Does.

• En las respuestas breves no se utiliza el verbo principal, sólo la forma correcta del verbo Do (do, does, don’t, doesn’t).

• Utilizamos estos adverbios para decir con qué frecuencia hacemos las cosas.

• Solemos colocar el adverbio delante del verbo principal.

• Cuando el verbo principal es el verbo TO BE, el adverbio de frecuencia va detrás del verbo.

Adverbs of Frequency

Always Siempre

Usually Normalmente

Often A menudo

Sometimes A veces

Never Nunca

Most teenagers have got some indoor hobbies. For example, they play computer games or they watch TV. Pop music and films are also very popular. Indoor hobbies are fun, but they don’t provide any physical exercise, so it’s good to do some outdoor activities. Mountain biking is an ideal outdoor activity. It’s easy to learn, it’s good exercise and it’s a sport that both boys and girls can do.

Mountain biking

Mountain biking is more fun when you’re in a group. There are lots of clubs for teenagers. Some of the clubs have websites on the Internet – for example, Luis Valtueña’s club in Madrid. His website gives a lot of interesting information about mountain bikes, routes and stunts.

Most mountain bikers enjoy exploring the countryside, but there are also races. “I like races,” says Vincent Cheng, a member of Luis Valtueña’s club. “But I only do them for variety. I don’t do them every week.”

Good mountain bikes are usually expensive. Also, it’s very important to buy a helmet and other special clothing to protect the hands, knees and elbows. But when you’ve got this basic equipment, mountain biking doesn’t cost a lot of money. You just need time and space – and a good map!

Mountain biking is an indoor sport.

FALSE

Mountain biking isn’t difficult to learn.

TRUE

Boys and girls can go mountain biking.

TRUE

There’s information about mountain biking on the Internet.

True

Good mountain bikes don’t cost a lot of money.

FALSE

Me gusta el tenis. I like tennis.

Ella no juega al fútbol.

She doesn’t play football.

¿Vive el en Francia? No, no vive.

Does he live in France? No, he doesn’t.

¿Van a andar en bici? Si, van.

Do they go cycling? Yes, they do.

Nunca nos llamas por teléfono.

You never phone us.

Mi papá a veces juega al golf.

My dad sometimes plays golf.

Laura lee un libro siempre.

Laura always reads a book.

Jugáis al voleibol a menudo.

You often play volleyball.

¿Normalmente escuchas música? Si, lo hago.

Do you usually listen to music? Yes, I do.

¿A menudo juega Peter con juegos de ordenador? No, no lo hace.

Does Peter often play computer games? No, he doesn’t.

Marga Renedo Gómez