Grammar: Tense Revision (Present Time)

Ex.1. Choose the correct variant:

1 We are not working/don't work on Saturdays. 2 I am working/work in London this month. 3 Does he work/is he working on any special project at the moment? 4 How often are you visiting/do you visit stock exchange? 5 Our company sometimes employs/is employing foreign consultants. 6 Do you like/are you liking your team? 7 Which hotel are you staying/do you stay in whenever you come to Leeds? 8 What sort of work does he do/is he doing? 9 Cars are becoming/become more and more expensive. 10 This badge shows/is showing your name, the company name and your job title. 11 He is having/has a highly paid job in the oil business. 12 Our phone doesn't work/isn't working at the moment. 13 He hates/is hating his job. 14 I know/have known her for 25 years. We have been/are friends since childhood.

Ex.2. Complete the sentences by putting the verb in brackets into the correct tense:

1 He……………some money at the moment until he starts university. (earn) 2 The shop………normally……. open this late, but we’re working different hours up to Christmas. (stay/not) 3 The man who makes no mistakes…………usually…………anything. (make / not) 4 The UK……………more popular as a location for international business. (become) 5 The plane from New York…………the airport. (circle) 6 I ……………about why he said such things. (think) 7 The currency rates always……………so I advise you to wait until the value of the Euro goes up. (fluctuate) 8 Why…………he……………at this blank sheet of paper? (stare) 9 I …….. that we should do it ourselves. (agree) 10 I ……………in Kyiv at the moment but I’m afraid I’ll have to leave soon. (live) 11 It……………him $50 to buy food. (cost) 12 I always……………the same point of view with my boss. (share) 13 All I need now is good advice. I……………you to help me financially. (expect / not).

Ex.3. Use the Present Simple / Continuous or Present Perfect Simple / Continuous to open the brackets:

1 We never (smoke) cigarettes at any time. John always (smoke) a pipe but we (prefer) cigars. 2 My brother usually (visit) his business partners two or three times a year. He (travel) in Germany at present. 3 She (read) many books on economics, so she really (know) the subject. 4 I (listen) to you for twenty minutes but I (not / understand) anything. People usually (think) first and (speak) afterwards. 5 Peter (drive) a car for years but he (never / drive) at night before. 6 John (go out). He just (put) his coat on. 7 Peter (read) in bad light and now he (have) a headache. 8 (It / rain)? I hope not as I (not / bring) an umbrella today. 9 Where (you / be)? I (look) for you all morning.

12 Applying For a Job: cv

Getting the job you want can sometimes depend on the success of the job interview. During the interview the employer will try to find out what kind of person you are, what experience you have, and how you can fit into the job situation.

After you have got an appointment, review the information that you wrote in your application form and resume (CV). Practice talking about your education and previous job experience. Be prepared to explain your skills and abilities specifically.

Go to the interview alone. Plan to arrive about ten minutes before the appointment time. Wear appropriate clothing: a neat appearance will make a good impression.

During the interview look directly at the interviewer and answer all of the questions as specifically as you can. Ask any questions you have about the job, such as hours, salary, or job benefits. Write down these questions beforehand. Before you leave, there should be a clear understanding about all aspects of the job.

At the close of the interview, express your thanks and be sure that the interviewer knows how to contact you if the company decides to hire you.

Writing a CV (curriculum vitae k‚rikjlm’vi:tai резюме)