Present simple or present continuous (Thì Hiện tại đơn hay Hiện tại tiếp diễn)

1/1/2022 10:38:00 AM

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Complete the sentence with the present simple or the present continuous form of the verb.

I (not speak) Spanish very well, but I understood what he said.

Give the correct form of the verb in the brackets.

Is Emma on the phone to Jim again? She (always / talk) to him!

Choose the correct answer.

A: What's the matter? tired?

B: Yes, a bit. And I'm cold.

A: Have you got a hat? I read somewhere that our body a lot of heat from the head. And you probably need something to eat. We a lot of energy during exercise. Would you like some chocolate?

B: No, thanks. I chocolate. But I'll put my hat on!

Choose the correct answer.

A: Hi, Ben!

B: Hi, Adam! I haven't seen you for ages! How are you?

A: I'm fine. I in Cardiff for a few months. I my uncle with his new house.

B: Really? My cousin near Cardiff. I pay her a visit every summer.

Near the Arctic Circle, the sun _____ for more than twenty hours a day at the beginning of the summer.

  • shines
  • is shining

Hello, Sarah. I _____ you from my car. I'm going to be a little late for lunch.

  • call
  • am calling
  • was calling
  • called

Complete the sentences. Write either the simple present or the present continuous form of the verbs in the list. Use each verb only once.

grow   |   live   |   bleed   |   depart   |   own   |   shrink   |   break   |   wake   |   not take


1. The bank lent us money for a down payment, so now we the house we used to rent.

2. Sarah Tim to football training later. She hasn’t got the car tonight.

3. Fears for the safety of a teenager who disappeared a week ago.

4. My stupid car (+ always) down!

5. They (+ temporarily) with his Uncle Fred. They’ll stay there until they find an apartment.

6. That sweater won't fit you if you wash it in hot water. Wool in hot water.

7. The bus for Dallas from the Greyhound-Trailways Terminal.

8. A: Juan! What's the matter with your hand? It .

B: I just cut it when I was using a knife. It's not serious. I'll wash it and put a bandage on it.

9. The baby generally up three times during the night.

Complete the conversation. Put in the present continuous or simple present of the verbs.

Mark: (you / look) for someone?

Alan: Yes, (I / need) to speak to Neil. He isn't in his office.

Mark: (he / talk) to the boss at the moment. (I / think) (they / discuss) money.

Alan: Oh, right. And what about you? (you / look) for someone too?

Mark: Yes, Linda. (you / know) where she is?

Alan: Oh, she isn't here today. She only (work) four days a week. (she / not / work) on Fridays. She'll be here on Monday.

Mark: Thank you. (you / know) a lot about Linda.

Alan: Well, most days (I / give) her a lift, or (she / give) me one. (she / live) quite close to me. (it / save) petrol.

Mark: Yes, of course. Good idea. Well, (I / waste) my time here then. I'll get back to my computer.

Complete the fact sheet. Use the present simple or continuous of the verbs in brackets.

GEOGRAPHY

The landscape (rise) from the lowlands in the east to the Himalayas in the west. High plateaux and mountains (occupy) one third of the area. The coastline on the Yellow Sea is flat at the mouths of China's two major rivers, the Yangtze and the Huanghe.

Unfortunately, rapid industrialization (destroy) much of the plant and animal life in the country. 

ECONOMY

Most people (live) in rural regions. Rice production (provide) enough food for the local population and surpluses are exported. However, the economy (develop) rapidly and as a result, China (open up) to world markets. China (export) many inexpensive processed goods, including machinery and textiles, and income from foreign trade and tourism (increase).