Question

Read the story below. Circle the correct form of each verb.

Winning the lottery- to most people, it seems/is seeming like great luck. Unfortunately, for the winners, it’s often the
opposite. Ian Walters, for example, won a million dollars in a lottery five years ago. “suddenly you have/ you are
having a lot of money,” he explains. “You think/You are thinking it will last forever, and you spend quickly”. And
then one day, the money is gone. “These days, I live/I’m living with my sister temporarily, and I work/ I’m working
in a small café. I don’t own/I’m not owning a car because I can’t afford it”, says Ian. “It’s not so bad though. I now
know/am knowing that money can’t buy happiness. I appreciate/I’m appreciating each day. And I look forward/ I’m
looking forward to the future.”

Answer 1

Winning the lottery- to most people, it seems like great luck. Unfortunately, for the winners, it’s often the  opposite. Ian Walters, for example, won a million dollars in a lottery five years ago. “suddenly you are having a lot of money,” he explains. “You are thinking it will last forever, and you spend quickly”. And

then one day, the money is gone. “These days,I’m living with my sister temporarily, and I’m working  in a small café. I don’t own a car because I can’t afford it”, says Ian. “It’s not so bad though. I now  I'm knowing that money can’t buy happiness.I’m appreciating each day. And I look forward to the future.”