Angela: So, what did you think of the article?
Christophe: Excellent, thank you. I've just read it. It says (say) come very
nice things about us. So now we ____ (are doing) even more business than usual!
Angela: Great! But I am not surprised. Our readers often ____(try)
restaurants that we report on. Anyway, Christophe, ____(are you doing)
anything right now? Can we talk for a few minutes?
Christophe: Sure. The others ____(are cleaning up) after lunch at the moment. But
I am free now. I usually ___ (take) some time off work in the afternoon. ___ (Are you coming) for another visit?
Angela: Yes, very soon. But I wanted to talk to you about something else first. I am
glad you ___ (have) some free time because we’d like a few
hours of it every month. You see, we ___ (are looking for) somebody
to write a regular article for Better Cooking, and we’re sure you’re just the right person.
Christophe: Mmm, I am not so sure. Life is very busy.
Angela: Now come on, Christophe. At least come and talk to us about it.___ (Are you coming) to London in the next few days?
Christophe: No, I ___(do not go) to London very often. No time!
Angela: Well, how about a working lunch next Thursday or Friday?
Christophe: Well, let’s see. I ___(am looking at) my diary for next week now
and I can see that next Friday isn’t possible. We ___(are catering)
for a big private party then. But Thursday is all right.
Angela: Good. I’m sure this idea is going to work out really well!