Exercise 1


Which of the time expressions below do we usually use with the present simple/present continuous?


usually, this year, every day, now, often, nowadays, once a month, currently, at the moment, these
days



Exercise 2


Decide whether these sentences are correct or incorrect.

1 Exchange rates currently operate to the advantage of exporters.
         2 Older people are returning to classrooms for instruction in everything from operating a
mouse to mastering spreadsheets.
                          3 This flowchart is showing the steps you need to take in order to
liquidate your company.

                                                                                4 A: On your CV it
says you speak Chinese.
                         5 B: Yes, in fact, I'm currently taking private classes. I'm thinking
Chinese is going to be a very useful language in our sector."

Exercise 3


Complete the sentences with the present simple or continuous:


1 Powerful brand names _________ (create) strong customer loyalty.

2 Because the company made a loss last year, the marketing department _________ (try) to reduce
costs.

3 This year Mary Kay ___________ (invest) over 100m pounds in R & D.

4 We usually _________ (develop) brands that say something.

5 Our company __________ (offer) a full range of cosmetic products.

6 ______Burberry _____________ (outsource) its products?

7 He always __________ (buy) Armani suits. Do you usually buy designer brands?

8 IBM _____ now __________ (react) to this demand.

9 They _______________ (test) a new brand at the moment.

10 The marketing department always __________(keep) within its budget.

11 Many consumers ___________(prefer) well-known brands.

12 He _____________ (not choose) clothes with large designer labels.

13 _____ you still ___________ (work) with those designers?

14 ______ they ___________ (offer) a good discount during the launch period?

15 The number of people shopping online ___________ (grow).

16 We ______________(look) for an advertising agency to help us get into the American market.

17 Our company __________ (do) a lot of business with overseas customers.

18 We still _____________(owe)  $1,000 on our car.

19 After last year's long dry summer, business _____________ (boom) for irrigation companies.

20 Our division ____________ (include) IT consulting and e-business services.