TASK DEFINITION: In this task you are given a sentence. You must judge whether the main verb of the sentence is in present or past tense. Label the instances as "Present" or "Past" based on your judgment. If there is no verb in the given text, answer "Present".
PROBLEM: He unfolded it and found the smeared words illegible except for one name : Robert Piedmont.

SOLUTION: Past

PROBLEM: I froze, my heart racing, and looked up at her again.

SOLUTION: Past

PROBLEM: The city rises like a beacon in the distance.

SOLUTION:
Present