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SCMP Reporter

Language Focus
The present continuous
The present continuous tense is commonly used in English for actions happening right now, or in the future.
Here is an example adapted from the passage:
Elders are reassessing their impression of the younger generation.
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the present continuous tense.
1) The artist ____________________________ (work) on his next album due to be released next year.
2) My friends __________________________ (come) to my home tomorrow evening.
3) Vivian ____________________________ (write) another story about only children on the mainland.
4) Frank and Joy ______________________ (eat) lunch downstairs.
Comprehension
1) Who are China's 'little emperors'?
a) successors to government leaders
b) those born between 1980 and 1989
c) single teenagers
2) Which is not a consequence of the one-child policy, based on the story?
a) an inability to find a husband or wife
b) obsession with money
c) neglecting parents
3) Where did 120,000 young volunteers recently work?
a) Sichuan earthquake site
b) a village in Beijing
c) Olympics and Paralympics
Think About
1. Have you taken part in voluntary work?
2. How did you feel about it?
3. Do you think Hong Kong youths are too materialistic?
4. Should  the mainland abolish its one-child policy?
5. What does the catchphrase 'You want the stars, Mum and Dad will think of a way to pick them' mean?
Answers:
Language Focus: 1. is working, 2. are coming, 3. is writing, 4. are eating
Comprehension: 1. b, 2. a, 3. c



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