PRESENT PERFECT OR PRESENT CONTINUOUSHow039;s it going? Sorry 11)........(not/email) you for

PRESENT PERFECT OR PRESENT CONTINUOUS
How's it going? Sorry 11)........(not/email) you for so long but it's almost the end of the school year and I 2)........(study) hard, because we're sitting exams every day. I 3) ........(also/try) to make a decision about something, and I need your help! You see, it's my mum's birthday next week and I want to get her something unique. I 4) ........ (already/give) her flowers, perfume and scarves. I want to buy her something special this time so I 5)........(save) my pocket money for the last two months. I 6)........(ask) my father a couple of times for ideas but he doesn't know what to get her either! He 7)........(look) around the shops trying to find something good, too. What's the most original gift you 8)........(ever/give) to someone? Can you give me some ideas? I have to go now because my sister 9)........(wait) for me downstairs. Give my love to your parents.