1 Complete the sentences from the text on page 106. Then read rules 1–3.
The engine'_too heavy for wooden tracks.
They? very comfortable.
It? _ very successful.
Steam engines 4_ heavy.
RULES
1 We use was / were to talk about the past.
2 Was / were are the past forms of be.
3 We form the negative with was / were +
not.
2. We offer you to work in shifts (offer).
3. Our boss always recruits professional staff (recruit).
4. When Tom decides to apply for another job he always says he doesn't like his current boss (decide, not like). 5. This company advertises spoils cars (advertise). 6. It is impossible to start your own business when a person doesn't have money (be. not have). 7. Does this job appeal to you (appeal)?
8. What are the typical job titles in a company (be)?
9. Does he commute to his office in London or does he live in the city (commute, live)?
10. A doctor's job requires a lot of training (require).
11. What career opportunities does this job offer (offer)?
12. I don't get any satisfaction from my present job (not get).
13. Why is the pay so low for such hard work (be)?
14. What do you think of his letter of application and CV(think)?
15. How many employees are there in your firm (be)?
I have done my homework already.
We have no classes today, our teacher has fallen ill.
Have you seen this film?
I haven’t seen him since then.
Has she come yet?
2. Past simple
I have finished reading “Dracula” this week.
I’ve studied Spanish since childhood.
I visited the Louvre last year.
She spoke to him in a low voice.
Did you see Jenny two days ago?
3. Past progressive
When you called I was taking shower.
Charlie and me were already driving home when the engine suddenly stopped.
Were you sleeping when I called?
In the morning our elevator was not working.
I was sleeping when someone knocked at the door.