Exercise 1
Use the Past Simple or Past Continuous in the following sentences.
1. I am sitting in class just now. I (sit) in class at this exact same time yesterday.
2. I don’t want to go to the zoo today because it’s raining. The same thing happened yesterday. I (want, not) to go to the zoo because it (rain).
3. I (call) Roger at nine last night, but he (be, not) at home. He (study) at the library.
4. I (hear, not) the thunder during the storm last night because I (sleep).
5. It was a fine day when we went for a walk in the park. The sun (shine). A cool breeze (blow). The birds (sing).
6. My parents (argue) about something when I (walk) into the room.
7. I got a parcel in the post office. When I (open) it, I (find) a surprise.
8. Ton went to his friend’s house, but the boys (be, not) there. They (play) soccer in the yard.
9. Stan (climb) the stairs when he (trip) and (fall).
10. I enjoyed my holiday last January. While it (snow) in Iowa, the sun (shine) in Florida.
Exercise 2
Choose the correct world or phrase from each pair underlined.
1. While I washed /was washing my hair, the phone rang / ringed.
2. How did you felt / did you feel yesterday night?
3. When I reached / was reaching home I received / was receiving David’s phone call.
4. Last summer I was going swimming / went swimming every weekend.
5. When the dog bit / was biting Laura’s leg, she screamed / was screaming.
6. We sang / sung some songs and ate / eat some sandwiches.
7. When you fell / felt over the cliff, what happened / was happening next?
8. While Mary washed-up / was washing-up, she broke / was breaking a cup.
9. I didn’t see / didn’t saw where the bus-stop was, so I was missing / missed the bus.
10. What did you do / were you doing when I phoned / was phoning you last night?
Объяснение:
Объяснение:
1. What places have you visited in Ukraine recently?
2. When did you go there?
3. What did you means of tran by travel sport?
4. What did you see sights there?
5. Did you like your journey?
ВТОРОЕ УПРАЖНЕНИЕ:
1. British keep their traditions very carefully.
2. Egypt is famous for the Pyramids.
3. When they visited Scotland they stayed at McCones’ house.
4. The Viennain United Kingdom or in Austria?
5)Would you like to visit Eiffel Tower or the Acropolis?
6) Jacksons live in the Hill Street.
ТРЕТЬЕ УПРАЖНЕНИЕ:
1) He promises that he will buy the tickets for the concert tomorrow.
2)My parents always stay at this hotel.
3)I have never been to Berlin.
4)Look! They are getting off a train.
5)Last spring Frank took many wonderful photos of animals in Africa.
6)My aunt will take me to Mexico next summer.
ЧЕТВЕРТОЕ УПРАЖНЕНИЕ:
1)What means of transport do you prefer to travel on? – I prefer to travel by foot.
2)Will your daughter come to our village in autumn?
3)I enjoy spending my time with my family.
4)Kate got off the train and went along the road.
5)The bus arrived with Milan early in the morning.
6)Tom prefers playing with his friends.
7)My brother travels by business.
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Susan: Oh, great idea! I have not visited cinema for ages. I’ll go with pleasure. What cinema are we going to?
G: As for me, I really like “The Stealth”. It's always very clean there, the sessions start on time, and the sound is fantastic. They say that they have installed a new sound system recently.
S: Great. And what movie?
G: Today they show several films. What kind of genre do you prefer? Comedy? Fantasy? Action?
S: Honestly, I like melodramas more. But I will also watch comedy with pleasure. But I do not really like horror and militants.
G: Great. Today they show a wonderful film. I think you'll like it. This is a romantic comedy "Midnight in Paris". Have you heard about it?
S: Yes, I’ve recently watched the advertisement of this film, and I really liked the plot. What a coincidence that we will go to this film!
G: And I have not seen any commercials. Can you describe what this film is about?
S: Oh, this film is about one eccentric who was sure he was not born in his time and that he had to live a hundred years ago.
G: And what happens to him?
S: He went to France with his beloved woman, and got into the past. There he met many celebrities of the time, and did not want to go back.
G: An interesting story. And do not you remember who the director of the picture is?
S: Of course I do. Woody Allen. I love his films.
G: Yes, he is really a tale nted director and screenwriter.
C: And Owen Wilson plays the lead role.
G: Really? Cool actor! I've seen a lot of his films and he always plays perfectly.
S: I think, today we will see one more such wonderful film.
G: The session starts at 7 pm. We can stop by for coffee before the start.
S: Good idea.
G: Then I'll come after you at 6.See you.
S: I'm looking forward to it.