Past Progressive (When and While)

Listening 1

“A Day at Greenwood Park”

Comprehension Questions:

1. What were the teenagers doing on the field?
2. What was Mrs. Thompson doing on the bench?
3. What activity were the children at the playground doing?
4. Who was playing music near the fountain?
5. What problem were the parents facing at the ice cream stand?
6. What were the dogs doing while their owners were trying to control them?
7. What change in weather was mentioned in the listening?
8. What were some people doing as the weather started to change?
9. What were the young couple doing in the garden?
10. How was the atmosphere in the park described as the day went on?

Script: A Day at Greenwood Park

Last Saturday, it was a busy day at the Greenwood Park. Around noon, many families were enjoying picnics. Some teenagers were playing soccer on the field, while others were flying kites. Nearby, a group of children were chasing each other around the playground.

Mrs. Thompson, who often visits the park, was sitting on a bench, reading her favorite novel. She noticed that a street musician was playing the guitar near the fountain. People were stopping to listen to him and some were even dancing.

At the ice cream stand, a long line of customers was forming. Children were choosing their favorite flavors, and parents were trying to keep up with their orders. Meanwhile, several dogs were running around, and their owners were trying to keep them under control.

As the afternoon went on, the sky started to get cloudy. Some people were packing up their picnic baskets and heading home, while others were just arriving. Among them was a young couple, who were taking pictures of the beautiful flowers in the garden. Despite the changing weather, the park was full of life and activity.

Answers for listening 1

1. What were the teenagers doing on the field?
   • They were playing soccer.
2. What was Mrs. Thompson doing on the bench?
   • She was sitting and reading her favorite novel.
3. What activity were the children at the playground doing?
   • They were chasing each other around.
4. Who was playing music near the fountain?
   • A street musician was playing the guitar.
5. What problem were the parents facing at the ice cream stand?
   • Parents were trying to keep up with their children’s orders for ice cream.

Answers for listening 1

1. What were the dogs doing while their owners were trying to control them?
   • The dogs were running around.
2. What change in weather was mentioned in the script?
   • The sky started to get cloudy.
3. What were some people doing as the weather started to change?
   • Some people were packing up their picnic baskets and heading home.
4. What were the young couple doing in the garden?
   • They were taking pictures of the flowers.
5. How was the atmosphere in the park described as the day went on?
   • The park was full of life and activity, despite the changing weather.

Last weekend, Sarah and I decided to explore the city. In the morning, people were bustling around the busy streets, heading to various destinations. We first visited the central market where vendors were selling fresh produce and handmade crafts. Sarah was looking at some beautiful paintings, while I was tasting different types of local cheese.

Next, we headed to the city park. There, some musicians were performing live jazz, attracting a crowd of listeners. Children were playing near the fountain, and couples were walking hand in hand along the pathways.

In the afternoon, we found a cozy café where people were enjoying their lunch. Sarah was trying the famous apple pie, and I was sipping on a hot cup of coffee. We were chatting about our day and planning our next stop.

As the evening approached, the streets were becoming less crowded. Street performers were entertaining the passersby, and the city lights were starting to illuminate the buildings. We ended our day by watching a movie at an old cinema that was showing classic films. It was a perfect end to our adventurous day in the city.