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Unit 3

Chapter 3

Past Continuous (p. 445)

What language were they speaking?
He was carrying a back pack.

While (p. 470)

While he is busy, I am home alone.
While I was studying, Mr. Kim came.

1. Exchanges
   

   A: They were speaking English, weren't they?
   B: At first they were, but now they are speaking French.

   A: What were you doing while I was talking?
   B: I was taking notes.

   A: Were you going to the movies, too?
   

   B: I was, but now I'm going shopping.
2. Riddle
   A man was lying on the desert. He was dead. He was carrying a back pack, and on his finger there was a small ring. There was food and water in the pack, and no footprints or tracks were visible. No one killed the man. How did he die? What was his profession? Sam and Charlie were lying on the floor of a room, while Tom was sitting on a chair. Sam and Charlie were both dead. Bits of glass and small pools of water were on the floor. Tom was smiling broadly, obviously very pleased and happy. How come?
3. Writing
   
   1. Fill in the blanks using the correct form of the verb.
      1. When they _____ (call), we _____ (listen) to the radio
      2. He _____ (like, negative) her looks because she _____ (use, negative) much make-up.
      3. Mary _____ (cough) while the doctor _____ (look) in her mouth.
      4. The train _____ (leave) the station while I _____ (buy) the tickets.
      5. He _____ (sing) a song while he was _____ (take) a shower.

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