Complete the sentences using the verbs in brackets in the form of Present Continuous or Present Simple.

1. My wife normally works at home, but she is spending this month in Italy. 2. Most days, Tom usually cycles to work. 3. When does the lesson start today? 4. What’s your brother doing? He is doing the crossword in the newspaper. He does it every day. 5. I’m afraid I’ll lose this game of chess. I am playing very badly now. I usually play much better. 6. Yes, you can borrow my dictionary. I use it a lot, but I’m not using it now. 7. We do not travel by train very often. 8. It is snowing right now. It’s beautiful! I like this weather. 9. The river is flowing very fast today — faster than usual. 10. I walk to school every day. I am taking the bus now. 11. Robert is a vegetarian. He does not eat meat. 12. Do you cook your own dinner every day? 13. Are you in a hurry? — No, I am walking quickly because I’m cold. 14. Where’s your father? — He is in the bathroom. He is shaving. 15. My sister takes part in the competitions almost every weekend.