1. I am taking a self-defence course these days.
I need it,
especially as I live in a dangerous part of the city.
2. Please don't disturb me, I am doing my piano practice.
3. More and more people are passing the school-leaving exam early these days.
4. We have been training for the race for months now - we feel confident we can win.
5. I have done all my exercises for today and now I can relax.