Put the verbs in brackets into the past
simple or the past continuous.
THE DOWNTON GAZETTE
Аdevastating flash flood 1)
(occur) in the village of Downton yesterday. Emma
Michael, a local resident, narrowly escaped injury when
floodwaters 2)
(wash away) a
bridge on her way to work. "It 3)...
(rain) and the wind 4)
(blow) as I 15)
(drive) to work
yesterday morning," says Emma. I 6)...
(listen) to the radio when I 7)...
(hear)
reports that the water in the river 8)...(be) really high.
I 9)
(stop) my car
to take a look and, at that moment, a huge wall of water 10)
(rush) down the river and
11)
(sweep away) the bridge. I the
12)
(have) a lucky escape!​

1) A: When (is dinner/served)?

2) B: Yes. Four hundred people are (employed) there.

3)A: The new museum (has already been opened) to the public.

B: Yes. It was (opened) last Saturday by the Queen.

4) A: Who .was (the princess' wedding dress/designed) by?

5) B: I know. Something (must be done) soon.

6) B: No. We (have not/been invited).

7) B: Yes. It (should be repaired) soon.

8) B: I don’t know, but a young boy (was seen). running down the street shortly after.

9) B: I’m afraid not, madam. Cameras (are not/allow)ed in the gallery.

10) B: It (is cleaned) every day.

*City name*,

Russia

05/11/18

Dear Nick,

Thanks for your letter. It was great to hear from you! Sorry I haven't answered earlier but I was really busy with my school.

I'm glad you became the captain of the volleyball team.

In your letter you asked me some questions about russian youth. As for me, I like to read books, to play computer games and hang out with my friends. Many teenagers in Russia love to do sports and go to shopping malls. Among Russian teenagers are popular genres such as rap, pop and rock.

By the way, what's the name of your volleyball team? Who plays on the team? How many matches has your team already won?

Actually, I’ve got to go now! It’s time for my favourite TV show.

Write back soon!

Best wishes,

*Name*