1) Read the sentences. Translate them into Russian. Comment on the use of the tense.
1. The passengers complained about the delay.
2. We arrived at the station on time.
3. The engineers tested a new model of a washing machine.
4. He applied for the job but failed to get it.
5. She taught English at school and liked her work very much.
6. Mrs Brown grew flowers in her garden and often presented them to her
friends.
7. Mr Black sent his children to France to study art.
8. My watch stopped some days ago and nobody managed to repair it.
9. My sister's son took part in the TV show yesterday.
10. I heard this news a few days ago.
2) Put the verbs in the following sentences into the Past Simple Tense.
1. The curtain rises at 8.00.
2. I dream every night.
3. He puts up his prices every year.
4. He often feels ill.
5. I know what he wants.
6. I usually pay him $ 50.
7. He takes the dog out twice a day.
8. We buy bread here.
9. His dog always bites me.
10. It smells odd.
11. I make cakes every week.
12. She gets up at 6.30.
13. He shuts the shop at 6.00.
14. She speaks slowly.
15. It is a wonderful day.
3) Use the sentences in the negative and in the interrogative form.
1. I sent it to the laundry.
2. Jack kept the money.
3. His wife came at 8.00.
4. They flew to New York.
5. Mr. Pitt fell downstairs.
6. She lost her way.
7. He forbade her to leave.
8. Ann drew you a map.
9. Tom laid the table.
10. He rode slowly.
11. They spent it all.
12. She sold the car.
13. He lost his wallet.
14. His son wrote a novel.
15. He broke his arm.