COMPREHENSION Based on the reading, write T for true or F for false. 1.
Barrington Irving decided to become a pilot after meeting one as a teenager.
2.
Irving built a plane for his students to fly.
3.
Irving says that children need real-life learning experiences.
THINK ABOUT IT Discuss the questions with a partner or in a small group. 1. Irving says students need real-life learning experiences. What does he mean by that? 2. What do you think the Flying Classroom is?
12.1 Verb Review—Uses THE SIMPLE PRESENT EXAMPLES
EXPLANATION
Children learn from powerful experiences. Irving always tries to help students. Irving comes from Jamaica.
We use the simple present with facts, general truths, habits, customs, regular activities, repeated actions, and a place of origin.
He has a lot of experience as a pilot. He loves to help students.
We use the simple present with nonaction verbs.
If you give kids fun activities, they’ll want to learn. When you finish college, you will find a good job.
We use the simple present in future if clauses and time clauses.
THE PRESENT CONTINUOUS EXAMPLES
EXPLANATION
Look at those kids. They’re building a car.
We use the present continuous with actions that are happening now.
The kids are gaining confidence. Irving is trying to inspire kids.
We use the present continuous with longer actions that are in progress but may not be happening at this exact moment.
THE FUTURE EXAMPLES
EXPLANATION
Careers in technology will grow. Careers in math are going to grow, too.
We use will or be going to with simple facts or predictions about the future.
I’ll help you with your airplane project.
We use will with offers.
My friend is going to study aeronautical science.
We use be going to when there is a previous plan to do something.
THE SIMPLE PAST EXAMPLES
EXPLANATION
A pilot invited Irving to see his airplane. Irving flew around the world in 2007.
We use the simple past with short or long actions that began and ended in the past.
He made 26 stops on his flight around the world.
We use the simple past with repeated past actions. continued Verb Review, Auxiliary Verbs
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