PRESENT COUNTINUOUS
They are reading books at home now.
They are looking at Alex.
I am goin to visit my friends in the country.
He is going to read this newspaper at the office.
She is going to find her brother.
PAST SIMPLE
My friends visited me yesterday.
Our secretary received five faxes.
My friend invited me to the party.
My friend phoned me at 9o'clock.
Last Sunday our parents stayed at home.