Write the correct form of the verb in brackets to complete this dialogue. Use the Present Simple or thePresent Continuous. Sarah:Welcome to the programme. This afternoon I (stand) in the middle of the northernBlack Forest, Germany, with Rainer Sanger, from Friends of the Forest.Rainer:Good afternoon, Sarah.Sarah:Rainer, you're very concerned about this area of the forest, aren't you? Can you tell us why?Rainer:Yes. Much of the forest was wiped out in the hurricane last winter, as you can see. Many of the trees aredead, and more (die) because of the irreversible damage. We at Friends of theForest (believe) that the authorities (not/do) enoughright now to restore this forest to its former state.Sarah:But they (clear) the dead trees away, aren't they? I saw some men on the way here...Rainer:Of course, but they (do) that every year. It's the normal procedure. We need moretrees now, but they (not/plant) any new trees to replace those that died.Sarah:I see. But you have approached the authorities about this, I (understand).Rainer:We have tried, but each time they (say) that they haven't got enough money torestore the forest as quickly as we'd like. They (always/use) money as theexcuse. It's getting really frustrating!Sarah:But it's not just an excuse, is it? They clearly (not/have) enough money for everything, and the hurricane was an unforeseen occurrence.Rainer:Of course, we appreciate that, and the point is that actually, we (not/ask) for much money. We would just like their guidance – we can provide volunteers to work on the forest.Sarah: Oh, I see. Well, that's somewhat different. Now Rainer, could you tell us ...
Choose the correct verb form for each sentence.
1The Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao (houses/is housing) Spain's largest collection of Modern Art.2We (try out/are trying out) a new paper supplier at the moment. The old one was too expensive.3The children (don't eat/aren't eating) sweets and chocolate before they go to bed at night. It's bad for their teeth.4These animals (display/are displaying) a great deal of aggression if disturbed.5We (currently show/are currently showing) the film 'Star Wars' at all Odeon cinemas in the region.6Quick! Get rid of all the mess! Here (come/are coming) Mum and Dad!7The weather forecast says there'll be wind from the north-west tonight. That always (brings/is bringing)snow with it at this time of the year.8The rubbish collectors (come/are coming) on Fridays in this area They (don't take/aren't taking) rubbish notleft in black plastic bags.9You (always complain/are always complaining) and it really gets on my nerves! Just try to relax more!10(Does the orchestra play/ Is the orchestra playing) at the Town Hall this week? I'd really like to see them.11Swimming (provides/is providing) exercise for more muscle groups than any other physical activity.12What (do you consider/are you considering) to be the lowest price they'll sell the house for?
