剑桥国际英语interchange2-unit12.pptVIP

12 It could happen to you 1 SNAPSHOT Background information 2 PERSPECTIVES It could happen to you! A listen to what happened to these people. Check (√) the things that have happened to you. ? I was watching a really good movie, but I fell asleep before the end. ?I was working at a boring job when someone offered me a much better one. ?While I was shopping one day, a celebrity walked into the store ?I was traveling in another country when I met an old school friend. ?While I was waiting in line , a TV reporter asked to interview me for the news! ?I was getting off a bus when I slipped and fell in some mud. ?While I was walking down the street, I found a wallet full of money. B Look at the statement again. Which events are lucky?Which are unlucky? I hate to fall asleep during a good movie. Thats definitely unlucky. 3 GRAMMAR FOCUS Past continuoous vs. simple past Use the past continuous for an action in progress in the past. Use the simple past for a completed action. I was watching a good movie, but I fell asleep before the endd. I was working at a boring job when someone offered me a much better one. While I was shopping one day, a celebrity walked into the store. A Complete these sentences. Then compare with a partner. 1.My brother___(snowboard) when he___(break) his leg in several places. 2.Several years ago, I___(have)problems with math, so I___(find)a tutor to help me. 3.The couple___(have) their first child when they ___(live) in a tiny apartment. 4.While I____(drive) in Ireland a few years ago, I____(realize) I was on the wrong side of the road! 5. Ulrike___(read) a good book, but someone ___(tell) her the ending. 6.While my mother___(cook) dinner last night, the phone___(ring) three times and then ____(stop). 7. Tracy and Eric____(meet) when they___(work) at the same restaurant in Vancouver. B Complete these statement with interesting information about yourself. Use the simple past or the past continuous. 1. During my childhood,....