Practise the Past Perfect Continuous Tense according to the model.
Model 1: He was short of breath because {run all the way)
He was short of breath because he had been running all the way.
1. His hands were dirty (work in the garden). 2. She passed all her examinations very well (study hard throughout the term). 3. He was behind the class (not study properly). 4. Her eyes were red (cry). 5. She got used to his strange ways (live together for a long time). 6. She looked half asleep (rest).
Model 2: They drove for three hours. Then they stopped for lunch.
After they had been driving for three hours, they stopped for lunch.
1. We walked for an hour. Then we understood that we had taken the wrong road. 2. He waited for her for half an hour. Then he went away. 3. He worked at the laboratory for five years. Then he changed his job. 4. I thought the matter over for quite some time. Then I took a decision. 5. He looked through the latest newspapers and magazines for some time. Then he sat down to his report. 6. She watched the television late into the night. Then she could not sleep.
The kettle is boling. Can you turn it off? — Чайник закипает. Ты не мог бы его выключить?
I don’t know where we are going. — Я не знаю, куда мы идем.
Listen! He is singing. — Послушай! Он поет.
Look! Somebody is climbing up the tree. — Смотри! Кто-то взбирается на дерево.Is Mr. Brawn working this week? No, he is on holidays. — Мистер Браун работает на этой неделе? Нет, он в отпуске.
She is taking dancing classes currently. — В настоящий момент она на уроках танца.
Population is increasing about 3 % per year. — Население увеличивается около 3 % в год.
His English is becoming better and better. — Его английский становится все лучше и лучше.If I am sleeping when you call, my mother will wake me up. — Если я буду спать, когда ты позвонишь, то мама меня разбудит.
When he is dancing tomorrow, you will be free. - Когда он завтра будет танцевать, ты будешь свободен.He is forever making comments about my weight. — Он всегда комментирует мой вес.
You are constantly looking for faults. — Ты постоянно ищешь недостатки.
Mr Stone is always grumbling. — Мистер Стоун всегда (вечно) ворчит.
My brother is too often breaking something. — Мой брат слишком часто что-нибудь ломает