Tim: So how was the cinema for you two love birds?
Alice: How many times do I have to say this – that wasn't a date!
Tim: Whoa, easy tiger! Hey this'll put a smile on your face. Guess who our landlord is?
Alice: How should I know? We give the money to Helen and she always sends off the cheque.
Tim: Go on, guess.
Alice: Tom Cruise, the man in the moon, no idea!
Tim: It's Helen's dad!
Alice: Helen's dad! No way! Why would she keep that a secret?
Helen: I'm just putting the kettle on. Anyone fancy a cuppa?
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Простое настоящее время используется для рассказа о повторяющихся, обыденных действиях, о фактах действительности
или состоянии чего-либо.
I/You/We/They go to the office by bike.
He/She/It likes swimming.
Простое продолженное время используется для рассказа о том, что происходит сейчас или
о запланированных действиях.
They're watching TV.
I'm playing football with my friends on Saturday.