Destination B1, ex. D, E, F

D. Circle the correct word or phrase
1. When we were in Canada, we went/were going skiing almost every day.
2. About four years ago, I decided/was deciding to become a chef.
3. Georgia had/was having a shower when someone knocked at the door.
4. Holly and I ran from the house to the taxi because it rained/was raining heavily.
5. Two men argued/were arguing outside, so I went to see what was happening.
6. Daniel called/was calling you at one o’clock yesterday, but you were here with me.
7. We ate/were eating breakfast when a letter came through the letter box.
8. As I walked past the window, I saw that Paula made/was making a cake.
9. I dreamt/was dreaming about my favourite band when the alarm clock went off.
10. While I practised/was practising the trumpet late last night, a neighbour came

E. Complete using past simple or past continuous
Word bank: answer • be • continue • get • go • have • open • practice • put • ring • say • shine • sing • wake
Amber’s Big Match
One morning, Amber (1) woke up early. The sun (2) was shining and the birds (3) were singing. Amber (4) was very excited because it was the day of the big tennis match. Amber (5) ran downstairs and into the kitchen, where her father (6) was having breakfast. «Morning, Amber. Today’s the day! he (7) said. Amber smiled nervously. ‘Don’t worry!! he (8) continued «You’ll be fine.’ Amber (9) put some toast into the toaster and (10) opened the fridge. Just as she (11) got the butter out, the phone (12) rang. Her father (13) answered it. After a few minutes, he put the phone down. ‘Bad news, I’m afraid. The other player (14) practiced yesterday when she had an accident. The match is off. Amber ate her toast slowly. She was surprised she didn’t feel disappointed.

F. Complete using the correct form of used to. You may have to use some negative forms.
1. When I was younger, I used to eat pizza almost every day!
2. Wasn’t there use to be a supermarket on the corner?
3. Bradley is a teacher, but he used to want to be a train driver.
4. I didn’t use to like eating cabbage, but now I love it!
5. Didn’t Rick use to have blond hair when he was a little boy?
6. I know Lily didn’t use to cook much, but now I think she makes dinner every day.