sábado, 30 de março de 2013

PRESENT SIMPLE/PRESENT CONTINUOUS



1.     Underline the  correct  form:

(a)  Some kinds of fish contain/are containing high levels of dangerous metals.
(b) Scientists nowadays slowly begin to understand /are slowly beginning to understand more about how the brain works.
(c)  What do you think/are you thinking of Kate´s new hairstyle? It´s unusual, isn´t it?
(d) Loud music can be really annoying. Some people don´t realize/aren´t realizing what a nuisance it can be.
(e)  You can´t really have seen a UFO! You imagine/are imagining things!
(f)  Technicians report that they have/are having difficulty installing the new computer system.
(g)  No wine for me! I take/am taking antibiotics for an ear infection.
(h) In career terms, having a good degree appears/is appearing to make little difference.
(i)   The National Theater considers/is considering putting on a new production of Uncle Vanya.
(j)  Does this wallet belong/Is this wallet belonging to you?


2.    Put the verbs in brackets into present simple or present continuous.
(a)  Somebody (knock) ……………………………………….at the door. Can you see who it is?
(b) First you (cook)…………………………………………..the onions in a little oil until they
are golden.
     (c) Carlos (forever lose) …………………………………………..his temper with people! He
          must learn to calm down.
(d) Here (come)………………………………………..the bus! You´d better hurry!
(e)  ´Where´s Jack?´ ´He (read) ………………………………………….the paper in the kitchen.´
(f)  Whenever I put up my hand, Harry (kick) …………………………………….me under the table.
(g)  I´m sorry, but I (not understand) ……………………………………..you.
(h) Maria (leave)………………………………………………..now, so could you get her coat?
(i)   Come and eat your dinner. It (get)……………………………………….cold.
(j)  I (hear) …………………………………..You did really well in your exams. Well done!

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