Past simple and past continuous
5 match the beginning of the sentenc
their endings.
1. when the teacher walked in
2 while i was walking home from the
3 what were you doing
-4 when i looked out of the window
5 where was the witness standing
a) when you heard the news?
b) the visitors were arriving.
c) we were all sitting quietly.
d) when she saw the suspect?
e) i lost my keys.
(1) The culture of India goes back about 5,000 years. Indeed, it is sometimes called '(2) the first culture in the world'. Language, art and religion all play (3) an important part in India’s (4) (-) extremely rich history, but for (5) (-) modern visitors, it is (6) the food that makes India (7) (-) special. (8) (-) Rice is (9) a basic part of (10) (-) Indian diet, and it is served with (11) a variety of (12) (-) hot and spicy dishes. Many Indians are (13) (-) vegetarians, but (14) (-) lamb and chicken are commonly eaten by others. Meals are often eaten using only (15) (-) fingers, or just (16) (-) bread. (17) A visit to India is not complete without trying as many (18) (-) fabulous dishes as possible.