B1 · Past Simple & Continuous — Repaso

Ejercicio 1

Elige la opción correcta

8 puntos

Marca la opción correcta.

1

While we waited / were waiting at the departure lounge, they announced a delay.

2

When the referee blew / was blowing the whistle, the spectators cheered.

3

She uploaded / was uploading photos when the app crashed.

4

The team trained / was training every day until the championship.

5

I took notes / was taking notes throughout the whole lecture.

6

While she explored / was exploring the wildlife reserve, she spotted a rare bird.

7

He set off / was setting off early and arrived before noon.

8

The pollution levels rose / were rising steadily throughout that decade.

Ejercicio 2

Completa con el tiempo pasado correcto

10 puntos

Usa Past Simple o Past Continuous del verbo entre paréntesis.

1

While the athletes (warm up), the coach (arrive).

2

The tourist (get) lost while she (look for) the accommodation.

3

When I (check) my screen time, I (not believe) it.

4

The students (hand in) their assignments just before the deadline (pass).

5

While scientists (investigate) the habitat, they (discover) a new species.

Ejercicio 3

Corrige los errores

5 puntos

Encuentra y corrige el error en cada frase.

1

I was having a great time while I travelled abroad last summer.

2

While the referee was blew the whistle, everyone stopped.

3

She was knowing the answer but didn't say anything.

4

When I was a student, I used to get up at 6am and was going to the gym.

5

He set off when it was raining, so he got completely wet.

Ejercicio 4

Reescribe usando when o while

5 puntos

Combina las dos ideas usando when o while. Puede haber más de una respuesta correcta.

1

She was checking in. The fire alarm went off.

2

I looked out of the window. I saw a stunning wildlife reserve.

3

They were downloading the app. The internet went down.

4

The spectators were cheering. The athlete crossed the finish line.

5

I was revising for my deadline. My flatmate came in and started talking.