Put the words in boxes into the past simple or the past continuous. Past Simple vs Past Continuous​

dear ann,

i'm very glad to hear you again. sorry for not writing for so long, i've been really busy at school.

so, you've written that you are going to visit *страна*. i'm happy to hear it! you should visit lost of places, my country is so big and beautiful! for, instance, *3-4 достопримечательности*. with no doubts you can stay at my place! me and my parents will be very happy to see you. the weather in june is usually very pleasant. however, it can be rainy or even cold, so take both warm and cold clothes.

write back soon, *имя*.

1.Stop talking,please. I can't hear what he's saying.
2.Nevertheless it was too late, he went on working on his report which he was going to make the next day.
3. They started working at nine sharp.
4. I think we can go on discussing this question.
5. He continued reading the book until he found the necessary place.
6. Do you mind taking a friend with me? - здесь не совсем уверена
7.I recognized this man as soon as she started describing him.
8. I won't object if you help him in his work
9. do you mind our dancing a little more?