2 Complete the sentences with the Past Simple and Past Perfect. 1 He (sell) sold his house because his wife (leave) hadleft___ him. 2 He (go) home early so I (not see) him. 3 I (arrive) at the station ten minutes after the train (leave) 4 I (remember) the answer fifteen minutes after the exam (finish) 5 He (take) his son to the zoo because he (enjoy) it when he was young.

Great Britain unites several historical provinces under its flag at once, the mentality of the inhabitants of which can be very different from each other. The Irish, Scots, Welsh and English differ from each other in traditions, temperaments and even languages. The stereotype of stiffness and indifference has become attached to the British for a reason, they really know how to hide emotions and demonstrate an equal attitude to everything that happens. They are incredibly punctual and polite, trying to avoid sharp corners and conflicts. The British have incredible self-control, it is almost impossible to bring them out, from childhood they are taught to all possible difficulties. Nevertheless, this people is characterized by a manifestation of snobbery and vanity.

1. A passenger asked which things were duty-free

2. I asked in French where we were then

3. An officer asekd who was that man with a ginger moustache

4. I asked my neighbour what the box contained

5. I asked my fellow traveller if we were in French (France?)

6. I asked if they belonged to Strasbourg

7, An officer asked if I was German

8. Then he asked if I had anything to declare

9. I asked if that was his bag

10. Then he asked if he might open it

11. The guard (conductor) asked if we would be getting out in Strasbourg