Read these sentences and open the brackets using the past simple or the past continuous. Write only the verb forms. Example 0. She (read) a book when he (come Answer 0. was reading, came. 1. I (drink) tea, when my wife (call). 2. She (do) her makeup while she (talk) over the telephone. 3. When Winston (come) home, Karen (sleep).

1. I was drinking tea when my wife called.

2. She did her makeup while she was talking over the telephone.

3. When Winston came home, Karen was sleeping.

Dear Anna

In your last letter you asked me to tell you about my pets. OK, I can talk for hours on this topic. I have a dog; his name is La boule. That’s a French word which means a ball. He is a pug and he is very funny. I also have a hamster. His name is Masha. Not a usual name for a hamster, you say, but he is very curious and smart enough. I would also like to have a cat, but perhaps not now.

I’m fine, no changes since the last time. I’m passing my exams next week. After that, I’m looking forward to going abroad. I like traveling a lot. I’ve visited just a few European countries but I fell in love with the Old world. My dream is to go to Paris. This is the city of love, croissants and haut-couture. I think every person should see it and not necessarily die after it!

You told me that you had been to many countries. Tell me about your greatest trip! Have you been to Paris, did you like it? What are you going to do this summer? Where would you like to go?

I’m so happy that your sister married! Wish her and her husband a very good luck! Hope the wedding was as gorgeous as the bride was!

Could you send me some photos?

Sorry, I have to go, my parents are leaving on holidays, I need to see them off.

Waiting for your letter,

Yours truly,

Masha

Не спец в английском. Но по-моему, должно быть так
1)
1. My son  can swim
2. We  must meet at 7 o'clock.
3. You must not miss your classes.
4. He has done his homework Now he may go for a walk.
5. You must help your little sister. 

2) используйте Present Simple или Present Progressive. 
1. Tom is in his room. He is playing the piano. (to play)
2. As a rule I go to school by bus. (to go)
3 His sister studies at school. (to study )
4. They are playing football now. (to play)
5. Run downstairs. Your sister is waiting for you (to wait) 

3) употребите past simple в след. предложениях
1. We translated this text last lesson. (to translate)
2. My father went to Moscow yesterday (to go)
3. My friend wrote to me very often last year. (to write)
4. When did you last  go to the theatre? (to go)
5. I didn't see him for three years. (not see)

4) раскройте скобки, употребляя глагол в Past Simple или Past Progressive
1. We were having dinner when you phoned me.
2. Where did  you spend last weekend?
3. My mother was cooking dinner when the lights went out.
4. Last year I went to London.
5. l didn't do my homework yesterday. 

5)раскройте скобки, употребляя глаголы в present,past или future simple Passive. 
1. Books by A. Christie always are read with interest.
2. They often are invited to parties.
3. We were shown a new film last week
4. Tickets will be brought tomorrow.
5. We were given soup for dinner yesterday.