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Grade: nine_____
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First level of competence: Activities. 1.1

Complete the sentences by putting in the verbs. Use the present simple. You have to decide
if the verb is positive or negative.
1. Vanessa is very sociable. She _______ (know) lots of people
2. We have got plenty of chairs, thanks, we ___ (want) any more
3. My friend is finding live in Paris a bite difficult. He _______(speak) French
4. Most students live quite close to the college, so they _________ (walk) there
5. My sports kit is really muddy. This shirt ________ (need) a good wash
6. Whats the matter? You _______ (look) very happy
7. Dont try to ring the bell. It ________ (work)
8. I hate telephone answering machines. I just ________ (like) talking to them

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

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___ (I / write) to my parents. (I / write) to them every weekend.

____ (it / snow) outside. ______ (it / come) down quite hard
Normally ___ (I / start) work at eight oclock
I havent got a car, so ____(I / go) to work on the bus this week
The sun ____ (rise) in the east.
Im afraid I have no time to help just now___ (I /write) a report
_____ (I / want) a new car. _____ (I / save) up to buy one

Present continuous or simple?

Complete the conversation. Put in the present continuous or simple of the verbs
Mark: ______ (you / look) for someone?
Alan: ______ (I / Need) to speak to Juan. He is not 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