Gateway to the world A2 unit 4

Complete the sentences with the correct past simple form of be or can.

1 It _____     very sunny last weekend.

2 We walked a long way yesterday so we __________      tired when we got home.

3 The water was very cold at the swimming pool so we _________          swim.

4 How many people________      on the plane?

5 He told me where I _______       buy tickets, but I couldn't find the place.

Correct the mistakes in the sentences. One sentence is correct.

1 Last morning, I did my homework before lunch.

2 We did see some beautiful buildings in Prague.

3 I couldn't understood the English teacher today.

4 The day before yesterday, we went to London by train.

5 Why was you at home this morning?

Complete the short dialogues with the correct past simple form of the verbs given.

1 A: You've got a lot of bags! B: Yes. We ___________        (buy) a lot of food for the party at the supermarket this morning.

2 A: Can you come to the cinema this evening? B: No, sorry. Our teacher _______      (give) us lots of homework today so I have to stay at home.

3 A: How was your holiday? B: Great. I really _______       (like) Spain!

4 A: I __________         (watch) a programme about Mexico on TV last night. B: Yes. There are some amazing places there.

5 A: The food in Italy is fantastic, isn't it? B: Yes. I ________     (eat) lots of pizza, pasta and ice cream. I must do some exercise now!