Complete the sentences with the correct tense (you could use from the present to the past).

Review
before you give.
1. I usually _____ (watch) TV in the evenings, but tonight I am _____ (read) a book.
2. She _____ (play) basketball every weekend, but last Sunday she _____ (go) swimming instead.
3. They _____ (cook) dinner right now, but yesterday they _____ (order) pizza.
4. He _____ (work) on his project at the moment, but yesterday he _____ (finish) it.
5. We _____ (often/go) for picnics in the park, but last weekend we _____ (stay) home.
6. The cat _____ (sleep) all day, but yesterday it _____ (chase) a mouse.
7. I _____ (study) Spanish every day, but today I _____ (practice) French.
8. She _____ (listen) to music while she _____ (clean) the house, but yesterday she ______ (watch) a movie
instead.
9. They _____ (travel) around Europe every summer, but last summer they _____ (stay) home.
10. He _____ (always/wear) a suit to work, but today he _____ (wear) casual clothes.
11. We _____ (usually/play) board games on Friday nights, but last Friday we _____ (go) out for dinner.
12. She _____ (teach) yoga classes regularly, but this week she _____ (take) a break.
13. They _____ (walk) to school every day, but yesterday they _____ (ride) their bikes.
14. He _____ (often/read) the newspaper in the morning, but today he _____ (surf) the internet.
15. I _____ (usually/run) five miles every morning, but yesterday I _____ (take) a rest day.
16. She _____ (talk) on the phone right now, but yesterday she _____ (meet) her friend for coffee.
17. They _____ (usually/eat) dinner at home, but last night they _____ (dine) out at a fancy restaurant.
18. He _____ (write) emails to clients this afternoon, but yesterday he _____ (attend) a conference.
19. We _____ (often/go) camping in the summer, but last summer we _____ (rent) a beach house instead.
20. She _____ (play) the piano in a band, but yesterday she _____ (practice) guitar for a change.

*The Adventure of Sarah and Tom*

Sarah and Tom are best friends who ______ (enjoy) exploring the forest near their town. Every weekend,
they_______ (hike) through the trails, observing the wildlife and enjoying the fresh air. Last Saturday,
they______ (decide) to venture deeper into the woods than usual. As they ______ (walk) along the path,
they ______ (hear) strange noises coming from behind a cluster of trees. Curious, they ______ (approach)
cautiously and ______ (discover) a hidden cave! Without hesitation, they ____ (enter) the mysterious
cavern and ______ (explore) its dark corridors. Inside, they ______ (find) ancient drawings on the walls,
depicting the history of the region. After spending hours in the cave, Sarah and Tom ______ (emerge) to
find that the sun ______ (set) and darkness _____ (fall) over the forest. They ____ (quickly make) their
way back home, excitedly sharing their incredible adventure with their families.

*A Day at the Beach*

Every summer, my family ______ (go) to the beach for a day of relaxation and fun. Yesterday, we
______ (wake) up early to catch the sunrise before heading to the shore. As we ____ (arrive) at the beach,
the sun ______ (shine) brightly in the sky. We ______ (unpack) our beach chairs and umbrellas and ______
(extend) out our towels on the warm sand. The children ______ (build) sandcastles while my husband and I
____ (take) a leisurely stroll along the shoreline. Later, we ______ (enjoy) a picnic lunch under the shade of
a palm tree. After lunch, we ____ (swim) in the refreshing ocean waves and ____ (play) beach volleyball
with some friends. As the sun _____ (set) in the evening, we ____ (collect) our belongings and ____ (come
back) home, tired but happy after a wonderful day at the beach.

Sarah (1) _____ (love) to travel. She (2) ______ (plan) a trip to Europe for months. Last year, she (3) _____
(visit) France and Italy with her friend Mark. They (4) _____ (spend) two weeks exploring the beautiful
cities and countryside. In France, they (5) _____ (visit) Paris, the City of Lights. They (6) ______ (take) a
boat cruise on the Seine River and (7) _____ (admire) the iconic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and Notre
Dame Cathedral. Sarah especially (8) ______ (enjoy) strolling through the charming streets and sampling
delicious pastries from local bakeries. After Paris, they (9) ___ (travel) to Italy, where they (10) ______
(explore) the historic city of Rome. They (11) ___ (spend) hours wandering through ancient ruins and (12)
______ (take) guided tours of famous landmarks like the Colosseum and the Roman Forum.

One day, while they (13) ______ (walk) through the streets of Rome, they (14) ______ (encounter) a street
performer playing beautiful music on his violin. They (15) _______ (stop) to listen, mesmerized by the
melody.
After their time in Rome, they (16) _______ (take) a train to the picturesque coastal town of Cinque Terre.
They (17) ________ (hike) along the scenic trails that connect the colourful villages perched on the cliffs
above the sea.

Their trip was filled with unforgettable experiences and breathtaking sights. Sarah (18) ______ (return)
home with memories that would last a lifetime, already (19) ________ (plan) her next adventure.