1. Graham ___ the frence for half an hour when he realised he was painting the wrong fence. a. was painting
b. had painted
c. painted
d. had been painting

2. Paul ___ the theatre by eight o'clock.
a. had been leaving
b. left
c. was leaving
d. had left

3. I was so exhausted last night that i ___ sleep immediately
a. fell
b. had fallen
c. was falling
d. had been falling

4. After the children ___ for school, Mum tidied up the house.
a. leaving
b. had been leaving
c. had left
d. were leaving

5. When Doris ___ she had passed her university exams, she was thrilled.
a. had been learning
b. learnt
c. was learning
d. had learnt

6. ___ for the bus when you witnessed the accident?
a. did you wait
b. had you waited
c. were you waiting
d. had been waiting

7. Last summer we ___ swimming every day.
a. went
b. had gone
c. were going
d. had been going
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New Year is the most long-awaited (долгожданный) holiday. Many people associate it with magic and gifts. First of all it is surrounded by the wonderful smell of tangerines and Christmas trees, which helps to create a festive mood (праздничное настроение). People of all ages truly (искренне) believe that in New Year their goals (цели) and wishes will come true.

New Year is an international holiday, but in every country it is celebrated in many different ways (разными горький) food. In Spain on this day there is a tradition to swallow (глотать) one grape (виноград) for every time the bell chimes (звон курантов) and make a wish.

On New Year my family and I decorate the house and the Christmas tree and give each other gifts, wishing success (успех) in the New Year.

New Year’s Eve is my favorite holiday and I always look forward (ждать с нетерпением) to it.


Новый год – это самый долгожданный праздник из всех. У многих людей он ассоциируется с волшебством и подарками. Во-первых, это всегда неповторимый аромат мандарин и новогодней ели, что создаёт праздничное настроение. Именно в Новый год люди всех возрастов искренне верят в то, что все их заветные цели и мечты сбудутся.

Новый год — это интернациональный праздник, но в каждой стране его встречают по-разному, и каждая семья имеет свои особенные традиции. Например, в Австралии, люди празднуют Новый год, собираясь с друзьями на пляжах или пикниках. В Италии этот праздник наступает только 6 января! Люди верят в добрую волшебную фею Бефану, которая дарит звёздочки и подарки каждому. В Израиле люди в этот день избегают горькой пищи, поэтому на Новый год они едят только сладости. В Испании на Новый год зародилась традиция загадывать желания, глотая по одной виноградинке под бой курантов.

На Новый год я и моя семья всегда украшаем дом и ёлку, дарим друг другу подарки, желая при этом успеха и удачи в Новом году.

Новый год – мой любимый праздник и я всегда жду его с особым нетерпением!

1. I (saw) Edward at the school party the other day.
2. He (met) Victoria there and (fell) in love with her at first sight.
3. Yesterday I (was) on duty and (came) home from school lat er than usual.
4. Now my brother smokes a lot, but he (did not/ smoke) before.
5. The weather is nice today, but yesterday it impossible for him to win, but he (won)
8. I usually sleep well but last night I (did not/sleep) at all.
9. It (took) me half an hour to get to the station.
10. When did you (write) to your parents last time?