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“Past Events: Reflecting on Yesterday”
Instructions: Listen carefully to each sentence read aloud in the simple past tense. Each sentence will describe an event or action that happened in the past. After listening, you will hear a question related to the sentence. The question will be followed by three answer choices. Select the option that correctly answers the question based on the information provided in the sentence. This exercise aims to enhance your understanding of the simple past tense and improve your ability to recall and discuss past events accurately.
1.
Did you have breakfast this morning?
Yes, I did
What did you eat for breakfast?
I had …
- Scrambled eggs with toast and coffee.
- Cereal with almond milk and some fruit on the side.
- Ordered breakfast from a restaurant.
2.
Did you go to work yesterday?
Yes, I did
How did you get to work?
I …
- Drove my car.
- Took the bus.
- Walked.
3.
Did you watch any movies last weekend?
Yes, I did
What was the movie about?
It was a …
- Science fiction film about time travel.
- Romantic comedy set in New York.
- Documentary on ocean plastic pollution.
4.
Did you meet any new people last week?
Yes, I did
Who did you meet and what do they do?
- I Met Alex, a graphic designer.
- A new colleague Jamie in marketing.
- Sarah, an environmental science student.
5.
Did you finish your project on time?
What was the project about?
- Marketing campaign for a new product.
- Website redesign for a non-profit.
- Academic research on social media effects.
Did you read any books last month?
What was the book about?
- Mystery novel set in Victorian England.
- Biography of a famous artist.
- Guide to personal finance.
Did you travel anywhere recently?
Where did you go and what did you do there?
- Visited the mountains for hiking.
- Trip to the beach for relaxation.
- City visit for a food festival.
Did you try any new foods recently?
What did you try and how did it taste?
- Traditional Indian cuisine, spicy but delicious.
- Sushi, flavorful and good.
- Vegan burger, surprisingly tasty.
Did you attend any events or parties recently?
What was the event and who else was there?
- Friend’s birthday party with close friends and family.
- Local music concert with a group of friends.
- Charity gala with community members and local celebrities.
Did you make any new purchases last week?
What did you buy and why?
- New laptop for work.
- Running shoes for marathon training.
- Cookbooks for new recipes.
Did you learn anything new yesterday?
What did you learn and how will you use this knowledge?
- Basic Spanish phrases for a trip to Spain.
- Coding in Python for work automation.
- Basics of investment for personal finance.
Did you exercise yesterday?
What kind of exercise did you do and for how long?
- Yoga session for 30 minutes.
- Cycling around the park for an hour.
- Hit workout for 20 minutes.
Did you take any photographs over the weekend?
What were the photographs of?
- Nature shots from a hike.
- Friends and me at the beach.
- Candid shots from a birthday party.
Did you listen to music yesterday?
What type of music did you listen to and why?
- Classical music for concentration.
- Jazz for relaxation.
- Pop hits for workout energy.
Did you have any meetings at work last week?
What were the meetings about and what was decided?
- Next quarter’s sales strategies with a focus on online marketing.
- Updates to our project timeline with extended deadlines.
- Brainstorming for a new product idea with a decision to prototype.
