Change the sentences so that the past continuous is used instead of the past simple. Think what details it is necessary to add.

Example: The ship slowed down the speed entering the port.

The ship was slowing down the speed while she was entering the port.

1. He prepared for the English test.

2. They didn`t overhaul the machinery.

3. The pirates climbed the ship.

4. The cook prepared something tasty in the galley.

5. The emergency party quickly put out the fire.

6. The ship`s hole was great and the crew members worked at the pumps.

7. The trainees learnt how to use radio equipment.

8. He chased the pirates but was not able to catch up any.

9. The radio engineer received a weather report.

10. The ship pitched and rolled during the storm.

LESSON 2

Past Continuous (continued)

While we were sailing into the port, our sister ship was sailing out.

He was cleaning the deck when the storm began.

While I was inspecting the safety equipment, he sounded the alarm signal.

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in brackets.

1. “Have you seen Carl?”

“The last time I ……… (see) him, he ……… (clean) the cabin.

2. While the divers ……… (search) the wreck, they ……… (find) the ship`s log.

3. Bob ……… (cut) his hand while he ……… (repair) the engine.

4. “Where were you when the inspector ……… (arrive)?”

“I ……… (show) the visitors around the ship”.

5. While the first passengers ……… (board), the crew ……… (make) final preparations.

6. ……… (be) there any problems while you ……… (load) the cargo?

“No. Everything ……… (go) according to plan. ”

7. “What ……… (they / do) at 0930?”

“They ……… (berth) the vessel.”

8. When I ……… (enter) the galley, I ……… (notice) that the pipe ……… (leak).

9. It ……… (rain) so heavily while we ……… (arrive) in the port that the Master ……… (decide) to delay unloading.

10. “When ……… the problem with the generator ……… (happen)?”

“It ……… (start) about an hour ago While you ……… (sleep).”

2. Listen to the recording. Adam is visiting his workmate, Roland. Roland has had an accident. What was the accident?

Listen to the dialogue again. Read the sentences below and decide whether they are true or false.

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