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Simple Present VS Present Progressive

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Simple Present VS Present Progressive
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Simple Present vs. Present Progressive
An Exchange Student's Weekend ---text My name is Alex, and I am an exchange student from America. I live with a host family in Chachoengsao. Every morning, I eat breakfast with them before school. I usually have rice and eggs. Today is Saturday, so we aren't going to school. We are visiting the floating market right now. It's so busy! My host brother is buying some mango sticky rice for us. I love Thai food, but I am trying mangosteen for the first time. It's delicious! I am having a great time this year. ---questions-5 Q: Where is Alex from? A: Chachoengsao A: America [correct] A: Thailand A: Khon Kaen Q: What does he usually have for breakfast? A: Rice and eggs [correct] A: Mango sticky rice A: Mangosteen A: Cereal Q: Where are Alex and his host family today? A: At school A: At the floating market [correct] A: At home A: In America Q: What is his host brother doing right now? A: Eating breakfast A: Going to school A: Trying mangosteen A: Buying mango sticky rice [correct] Q: Is this Alex's first time eating mangosteen? A: Yes, it is. [correct] A: No, he eats it every day. A: The text doesn't say. A: No, he doesn't like it. Q: How does he feel about his time in Thailand? A: He is bored. A: He is having a great time. [correct] A: He wants to go home. A: He feels sick.

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