PAST SIMPLE OR PAST CONTINUOUS, SIMPLE PRESENT, PRESENT CONTINUOUS
Ex.1. Choose the correct alternative.
ADAM: Hello, Mile. What are you doing in this part of London?
MIKE: Well, actually, I`m looking/I look at flats round here.
ADAM: Flats? Are you wanting/Do you want to move?
MIKE: Yes. In fact, believe it or not, Mandy and I are getting/get married.
ADAM: That`s great! Congratulations! When were you deciding/did you decide?
MIKE: Only last week. It was while we were staying/stayed with her family in Scotland. Now we try/we`re trying to find a suitable flat.
ADAM: It`ll be great to have you as neghbours. I hope you manage to buy one soon.
MIKE: Oh, we aren`t looking/don`t look for one to buy. We aren`t having/don`t have enough money yet. We`re wanting/We want to find somewhere to rent.
ADAM: Yes, of course. That`s what Anna and I did/were doing for six months. After that, my brother was lending/lent us some money. That`s how we were managing/managed to buy ours.
MIKE: Really? Perhaps I`ll talk to my family before we choose/we`re choosing a flat.
ADAM: That`s not a bad idea. My family gave/were giving us quite of helpful advice. Now, have you go time for coffee? There`s a good place just round the corner.
MIKE: Yes, in fact I looked/was looking for somewhere to have a snack when I bumped into you. Let`s go.
