1. Civil servants are going on strike next week.
2. (We) are trying to be patient, but it's difficult to do so right now.
3. Her driving is improving very fast. She always forgets to close the door. How infuriating!
4. We are staying in a nice hotel by the beach.
5. The kettle is boiling. Can you turn it off? Water boils at 100° Celsius. The sun rises in the east.
6. Jean was sacked last month, and now she is looking for work.
7. The bus leaves at 20.00.

B. Present Simple or Continuous?

1. Finally, you add a bit of cinnamon (and serve) with ice cream.
2. Peter is going back to Bristol next Monday.
3. He has beautiful, blue eyes.
4. She is having a shower now.
5. She always has a glass of wine with her dinner.
6. Nothing ever satisfies Susan. She always complains.
7. Most people learn how to ride a bike when they are children.
8. "What do you do?" 'I'm a police officer.'
9. Why are you being rude to your sister? Can't you ask nicely?
10. The office party takes place next Sunday.