. They were having tea when I came home. 2. He was walking along the river when a boat was passing. 3. We listened to an interesting lecture on UFOs yesterday. 4. When I entered the classroom, the teacher was writing words on the blackboard and the pupils were coping them into their exercise-books. 5. They were getting ready to go out when it began raining. 6. Yesterday at one o’clock I had lunch. 7. When he came in, I was doing my exercises. 8. What were you doing at eight o’clock yesterday? 9. At this time yesterday I was riding home by my bicycle. 10. You were sleeping when I went out. 11. I was walking along the street with my friend when a tram was passing. 12. We were discussing our plans for the weekend when Nick rushed into the room. 13. I was coping files from my flesh-card when suddenly the computer hung. 14. Yesterday my sister celebrated her birthday. The telephone rang the whole day. 15. The doctor examined the patient the whole week but did not find the cause of his pains.
1 A: Do you know that man over there? B: Actually, I do. He's Muriel's husband.
2 A: Are you doing anything tomorrow evening? B: Yes. I'm seeing Jack at nine o'clock.
3 A: I see you're feeling better. B: Yes, I am, thank you.
4 A: What's that noise? B: The people next door are having a party.
5 A: Graham has a new computer. B: I know. I've already seen it.
6 A: This dress doesn't fit me any more. B: Why don't you buy a new one?
7 A: Your perfume smells nice. What is it? B: It's a new perfume called Sunshine.
8 A: What is Jane doing? B: She is smelling the flowers in the garden.
9 A: What are you looking at? B: Some photos I took during my holidays. They aren't very good, though.
10 A: You look very pretty today. B: Thank you. I've just had my hair cut.
11 A: I think we're being followed. B: Don't be silly! It's just your imagination. 12 A: Is anything wrong? B: No. I am just thinking about the party tonight.
13 A: This fabric feels like silk. B: It is silk, and it was very expensive.
14 A: What are you doing? B: I'm feeling the radiator to see if it's getting warm.
15 A: She is generous, isn't she? B: Yes, she has never been a mean person. 16 A: He is very quiet today, isn't he? B: Yes, I think he has some problems. 17 A: Would you like some cherries? B: Yes, please. I love cherries. They're my favourite fruit.
18 A: I'm sorry, but I don't understand what you mean. B: Shall I explain it again?
19 A: The children are making lots of noise today. B: I know, but they are having fun.
20 A: This cake tastes awful. B: I think I forgot to put the sugar in it!
2 covers
3 is covered
4 are locked
5 was posted,was arrived
6 sank,was rescued
7 died,were brought
8 grew
9 was stolen
10 disappeared
11 why did Emily resign
12 Why was J.sacked from
13 is owned
14 called,was injured, wasn't needed
15 where were those photographs taken?
Did you take them?