English File Pre-intermediate Unit 2

Time sequencers

100

I was watching TV. ...... all the lights went out, and I couldn't see anything

I was watching TV. Suddenly, all the lights went out, and I couldn't see anything

200

I messaged mom and she called me .....

I messaged mom and she called me two minutes later

300

I was feeling tired and went to bed. ......, I was feeling better

After that / The next day

400

First, I read the text. ....., I did the exercises

After that

500

I was crossing the road ..... a kid ran in front of me

I was crossing the road when a kid ran in front of me

Connectors

100

But / Although the weather wasn't very good, we had a great time

Although

200

She doesn't speak English ..... she is learning it.

She doesn't speak English, but/so she is learning it.

300

He went to lots of music festivals, ........... they were a bit noisy.

although/but

400

The plane was delayed ...... we didn’t get home until 5 o’clock.

so

500

My father had a beautiful sweater ..... my mom chose it for him.

My father had a beautiful sweater because my mom chose it for him.

Past continuous

100

I ...... (cycle) in the park yesterday morning.

I was cycling in the park yesterday morning.

200

 I ........ (talk) to a farmer in a village when my phone ....... (ring)

I was talking to a farmer in a village when my phone rang

300

They ...... (sunbathe) by the pool when it ...... (start) to rain

They were sunbathing by the pool when it started to rain

400

My mom ...... (take) a shower when I ..... (arrive)

My mom was taking a shower when I arrived

500

 I ....... (look) in my bag for my passport when I ..... (hear) a shout. 

I was looking in my bag for my passport when I heard a shout.

IN - ON - AT

100

My English class starts ...... 5 p.m.

at

200

The first landing on the Moon was ...... 1969

in

300

I really like visiting Canada ...... winter

in

400

It is a very quiet city, specially ..... night. 

at

500

I was .... the bus when you called. 

on