WHY ARE THEY DOING THIS?

This topic helps learners understand how to ask and explain reasons behind actions. It focuses on understanding questions that seek the reasons for people's behavior or actions. The key grammar point here is the use of the present continuous tense for actions happening now, combined with “why” to form questions that explore motives.

Grammar:

• Present Continuous: Used to describe actions that are happening right now.

  • Form: Subject + be (am/is/are) + verb + -ing.
  • Example: They are playing football.

• Question with “Why” in Present Continuous:

  • Form: Why + be + subject + verb + -ing?
  • Example: Why are they playing football?

• Answering "Why" Questions:

  • Form: Subject + be + verb + -ing + because + reason.
  • Example: They are playing football because they love sports.

Vocabulary:

1. Curious – wanting to know something.
2. Action – something that someone does.
3. Motive – the reason for doing something.
4. Currently – at the present time.
5. Behavior – the way in which one acts.
6. Decision – a choice made after thinking.
7. Reason – a cause, explanation, or justification.
8. Understanding – the ability to understand something.
9. Observe – to watch something carefully.
10. Response – an answer or reply.

Useful Expressions:

1. "Why are they doing that?"
2. "What’s the reason for this?"
3. "I’m curious why they’re acting this way."
4. "They are doing it because…"
5. "I wonder what their motive is."
6. "Can you explain why they are behaving like this?"
7. "I’m not sure why they’re making that decision."
8. "The reason they’re doing this is..."
9. "Do you know why they are involved?"
10. "They’re doing this for a good cause."

Sentences:

1. Why are they shouting in the street?
2. They are raising money for charity.
3. Why are those kids running around?
4. They are doing this because they have a lot of energy.
5. The students are studying hard because they have an exam tomorrow.
6. Why are they wearing costumes today?
7. They’re doing it to celebrate a special occasion.
8. Why is he talking so loudly?
9. He’s doing it because he’s excited.
10. They are protesting because they want change.

Questions and Answers:

1. Q: Why are they cleaning the park?

   • A: They are cleaning the park because they care about the environment.

2. Q: Why is she dancing in the middle of the street?

   • A: She’s dancing because she just got great news.

3. Q: Why are the kids laughing so much?

   • A: They’re laughing because they found something funny.

4. Q: Why is the dog barking non-stop?

   • A: It’s barking because it saw a stranger.

5. Q: Why are people gathering in the square?

   • A: They’re gathering for a protest.

Conversation:

Anna: Why are those people standing outside the store so early in the morning?

Tom: Oh, they’re waiting for the store to open. There’s a big sale today.

Anna: Really? I was wondering why they looked so eager.

Tom: Yeah, they want to get the best deals. Last year, people lined up for hours.

Anna: Wow, that’s interesting. Do you think we should join them?

Tom: Maybe! If we need something, it might be worth it.

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Mark: Why is Jessica studying so late every night?

Sarah: She’s doing it because she has an important exam next week.

Mark: Ah, that makes sense. I’ve seen her at the library almost every day.

Sarah: Yeah, she’s really determined to do well. She wants to pass with flying colors.

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Reading:

Why Are They Doing This?

In a small town, people often ask questions when they see something unusual. One morning, a group of teenagers gathered in the main square, all holding signs and chanting loudly. Many passersby stopped to observe and wondered, "Why are they doing this?"

The teenagers were protesting for climate action. They believed that their town could do more to protect the environment, and they wanted to raise awareness. When asked why they were skipping school to stand in the square, one teenager replied, "We are doing this because we want a better future for our planet. If we don’t speak up, who will?"

The protest attracted the attention of the local government, and soon, a meeting was scheduled to discuss new environmental policies. The teenagers' actions, though questioned by some, made a real impact.

Later, people in the town began to understand: they weren’t just skipping school—they were fighting for a cause they believed in. The next time someone asks, "Why are they doing this?" the answer might surprise you. There’s often a deeper reason behind every action.