Practise 1 Choose the correct alternatives to complete the sentences.
1 I'm afraid I've had some bad news. My cousin has been in an accident.
2 My eyes are hurting a bit because l've been reading this book for over two hours.
3 I really enjoyed the new drama series on TV last night. I hadn't seen it before.
4 I'm so glad Katya texted me from her holiday this morning. I'd been waiting to hear from her all week.
5 No, I don't need to tidy my room because I've already tidied it. I did it last night.
6 I've been getting a lot of headaches recently. I think I need to see the doctor.
7 We've been working on this for ages. Let's have a break.
8 Leo has broken up with Helena and she's feeling very sad.
The postman takes the letters to the sorting office.
A machine sorts the letters from the parcels.
Some people put postmarks on the letters.
Some people put the letters into boxes for different towns.
The letters go to different towns by train.
The postman delivers the letters.