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Practise 1 Choose the correct alternatives to complete the sentences.
1 I'm afraid I've had some bad news. My cousin has been in an accident.
2 My eyes are hurting a bit because l've been reading this book for over two hours.
3 I really enjoyed the new drama series on TV last night. I hadn't seen it before.
4 I'm so glad Katya texted me from her holiday this morning. I'd been waiting to hear from her all week.
5 No, I don't need to tidy my room because I've already tidied it. I did it last night.
6 I've been getting a lot of headaches recently. I think I need to see the doctor.
7 We've been working on this for ages. Let's have a break.
8 Leo has broken up with Helena and she's feeling very sad.
1) Timothy is feeding his dog.
2) Mr Jones is cleaning his yard.
3) Nancy is painting her kitchen.
4) Our neighbours are washing their car.
5) I am washing my hair.
6) Who is fixing your sink?
7) What is she doing now? - She is dancing.
8) The children are brushing their teeth.
9) What is he doing at the moment? - He is fixing his bicycle.
10) They are having a big dinner together.
11) The boys are running about in the garden.
12) I am doing my homework.
13) John and his friends are going to the library.
14) Ann is sitting at her desk. She is studying geography.
15) A young man is standing at the window. He is smoking a cigarette.
16) The old man is walking about the room.
17) The dog is lying on the floor.
18) Are you having a break?
19) What language are you studying?
20) Who is lying on the sofa?
21) What are they talking about?
22) It is still raining.
23) I am opening an umbrella.
24) John is playing computer games.
25) My friend is collecting material for a book that he is writing now.
26) She is feeling tired.
27) We are having a private lesson in computer science.