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5 Those Were The Days

E. Read the conversation and mark the sentences as true (T) or false (F).

A Fantastic Holiday

Robert Hi, Sheila! Welcome home. How was your holiday in Turkey?
Sheila It was incredibly good. Turkey is a great place for a holiday. I want to visit Turkey again next year.
Robert When did you come back?
Sheila I got back at midnight last night. I am so tired today. And you, Robert? How was your diving in
Hawaii?
Robert It was really fun. At the beginning, it wasn’t easy, but in the end, I enjoyed it very much.
Sheila Where did you stay?
Robert I stayed in a fantastic hotel by the sea. You must come and see the video of my holiday. By the
way, I have got an exciting story to tell you.
Sheila Yes, I’d love to see the video and hear all about your holiday. I have got some photos of Turkey
to show you, too.
Robert Did you visit all the ancient ruins?
Sheila No, I only visited Perge and Aspendos.
Robert Why don’t you come for dinner tomorrow night? We can watch the video and look at the
photos.
Sheila That’s a good idea. I’m looking forward to hearing your exciting story.

1. Sheila arrived home late last night.
2. Robert didn’t have any difficulty at first.
3. Sheila visited all the museums in Turkey.
4. Sheila is good at diving.

5. Robert has got a video camera.
6. Sheila hopes to visit Turkey next year.
7. Robert invited Sheila for dinner.
8. Robert took a lot of photos in Hawaii.

9. Sheila wants to tell an exciting story about Turkey.
10. Robert had a wonderful holiday in Hawaii.

Used to - could

F. Fill in the blanks with could or couldn’t.
1. When he was younger, he drive very well, but now he can’t drive at all.
2. Tom is good at sports now, but he even play football when he was younger.
3. I had a terrible stomach ache last night. I sleep well.

4. Vanessa count up to ten when she was two. She was a clever girl.
5. Lily lost her key yesterday. She get into the house.
6. They afford to keep their car, so they sold it.
7. Jane was very tired, but she go to bed early because she had to finish her project.

8. I watch the stars for hours as it was a clear night.

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