1) Complete the sentences with the Past Continuous form of the verbs in brackets. 1) He found some unusual plants while he (visit) Mexico.
2) They (not listen) when the guide explained the dangers of eating wild plants.
3) What (you/do) when you saw the avalanche?
4) They (swim) in the sea when they saw the shark.
5) (it/rain) when you left home?
6) Someone took my camera while I (not look).
2) Complete the sentences with the Past Simple or Past Continuous form of the verbs
in brackets.
1) We (see) something strange in the sky while we (look) at the stars.
2) The sun (shine) when we (arrive) at the beach.
3) While I (wait) for the bus, I (text) a few friends.
4) Jenna (cry) when I finally (find) her.
5) We first (hear) about the storm while we (have) dinner.
6) When I (arrive) at Paula’s house, she (sit) outside in her garden.
2 The British Isles lie in the north-west of Europe. They consist of two large islands, Great Britain and Ireland,
3 The territory of the United Kingdom is about 244 square kilometres. His the 75th place among other countries in the world.
4 The United Kingdom is made up of four countries: England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland-
5 The capital of the country is London. The 4 capitols of the United Kingdom are : England is London, Wales is Cardiff, Scotland is Edinburgh and Northern Ireland is Belfast.
6 The two Houses of the Parliament of the United Kingdom (the House of Lords and the House of Commons) are based at The Palace of Westminster,
in London.
7 The British Parliament is the oldest in the world. It originated in th 12th century as Witenagemot,
8 Britain is a parliamentary democracy with a constitutional monarch – Queen Elisabeth II as a head of state.
Me: Hi Fren, how are you doing with losing weight?
Fren: As usual, nothing changes, I want to lose weight, but I can't.
Me: Since it doesn't work, then you are doing something wrong?
Fren: I don't think the exercise at home helps me.
Me: I can advise you to try going to the gym
Fren: Why do I need this? Will exercising in the gym with a trainer help me lose weight?
Me: There are many benefits to the gym. For example, if you go to the gym, your metabolism will speed up. Bones, tendons, ligaments will be strengthened, blood pressure will normalize, strength indicators will increase, health will improve, you will gain confidence in yourself and your strengths.
Fren: Wow, that's cool, I didn't know it was that good, but doesn't the gym have any downsides?
Me: Of course there are downsides. For example, joint injuries (bruises, fractures), sprains, tears of muscles and tendons, muscle stiffness, sluggishness, loss of stamina, increased blood pressure. The listed disadvantages of exercising in the gym often arise only when a beginner neglects safety techniques ...
But you will be with the coach, and he will explain everything to you. Good luck, if you have the financial ability, you can give it a try.
Fran: Thanks, I will definitely try, I think it will help me.
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