Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. 1 Max met his future wife when he (travel) around South America.

2 Paula (win) all her races recently, so she’s hoping for a medal in the Olympics next month.

3 Sarah (grow up) in Canada because her parents emigrated when she was a baby.

4 We (not have) any problems with neighbours if we lived in a detached house.

5 I found it hard to concentrate because I (not slept) well the night before.

6 My feet are sore because I (walk) all day.

7 I’m hoping my headache (go) by the time we have to go out.

8 If only my parents (go out) tonight. Then my friends could come round.

9 This time next week, my dad (have) his operation.

10 Be careful not to touch that pan. You (definitely / burn) your hand if you do​

Dear Mum and Dad. I (a) begin to feel quite nervous now about my climb to the top of Everest. However, I think I (b) shall do all that I can to prepare myself and I do feel very fit, but is it enough? To be perfectly honest with you both, I'm absolutely terrified. As part of our training we (d) are learning how to survive in sub-zero conditions which (e) is not much fun. At night we (f) are staying in all kinds of strange places! Tonight we (g) shall sleep at the base camp. I often (h) dream about my warm bed back home and Mum's cooking! I (i) haven't seen you for 4 months now, but it (j) feels like 4 years. It's wonderful to get your letters and hear your news. I (k) have told everyone how hot it (l) was in England this summer, but they don't believe me. And I (m) am trying to imagine all the summer colours in our garden in York, because of course the only colour here is white. It (n) has been snowing a lot recently, so conditions are a little dangerous. Today's a rest day. Some guys (o) are sunbathing because believe it or not it gets very hot here around midday. Other people (p) are checking our equipment, which is a job we have to do all the time. You (q) mentioned in your last letter that you are thinking of selling the house. Please wait untill I (s) get home before you (t) make any decisions. Our house is so beautiful, I'd be really upset
if you sold it. Anyway, it's 8 p.m., and my bedtime. I always (u) get up at 4 a.m. so I'm usually in bed by 8.30 p.m. at the latest. I'd love )v) to lie in my bed at home right now. Anyway, I'm not! Take care of yourselves. Love. David.

Dear Mum and Dad. I (a) begin to feel quite nervous now about my climb to the top of Everest. However, I think I (b) shall do all that I can to prepare myself and I do feel very fit, but is it enough? To be perfectly honest with you both, I'm absolutely terrified. As part of our training we (d) are learning how to survive in sub-zero conditions which (e) is not much fun. At night we (f) are staying in all kinds of strange places! Tonight we (g) shall sleep at the base camp. I often (h) dream about my warm bed back home and Mum's cooking! I (i) haven't seen you for 4 months now, but it (j) feels like 4 years. It's wonderful to get your letters and hear your news. I (k) have told everyone how hot it (l) was in England this summer, but they don't believe me. And I (m) am trying to imagine all the summer colours in our garden in York, because of course the only colour here is white. It (n) has been snowing a lot recently, so conditions are a little dangerous. Today's a rest day. Some guys (o) are sunbathing because believe it or not it gets very hot here around midday. Other people (p) are checking our equipment, which is a job we have to do all the time. You (q) mentioned in your last letter that you are thinking of selling the house. Please wait untill I (s) get home before you (t) make any decisions. Our house is so beautiful, I'd be really upset
if you sold it. Anyway, it's 8 p.m., and my bedtime. I always (u) get up at 4 a.m. so I'm usually in bed by 8.30 p.m. at the latest. I'd love )v) to lie in my bed at home right now. Anyway, I'm not! Take care of yourselves. Love. David.