Task 4 Write sentences. Use the past simple and past continuous forms of the verbs. (5 marks) I/ a book / when / Oli (watch, phone) I was reading a book when Oli phoned. 1 we/ our teacher / while / we/ home (see, go) 2 Pete / off his horse / while / he (fall, ride) 3 1/ to friends / when/he/ the party (talk, leave) 4 Emily / while / we/ lunch (arrive, have) 5 they / in Italy / when / they / Chiara (travel, meet)

The Picture of Dorian Gray' (1) b) was published in 1981. It's about a man called Dorian Gray who thinks that physical beauty is more important than his soul. When an artist (2) a) paints a beautiful picture of him, Dorian Gray has an idea. He wishes for the

painting to become old and ugly, and not him. When this happens, the consequences are terrible.

This book (3)b) was written by the Irish author Oscar Wilde. Wilde also (4) a) wrote poems, plays and children's

stories, but this was his only novel. Oscar Wilde had a difficult life. He (5) b) was sent  to prison for two

years, and he (6)  died when he was only 46 years old.

Now, 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' (7) b) is considered  to be one of the

classics of gothic fiction. Every year it will (8) b) be studied by thousands of British students for their

The Big Ben.

The world-known clock. Everyday about 500 tourists come to London to see the Big Ben. Built in 1858, it was named after an architect whose name was Ben (Benjamin). The interesting fact is that you are not allowed to get inside the Big Ben if you aren’t an Englishman. No tourists allowed.

Piccadilly Circus.

The place is far from what is called “a circus”. It is a well-known meeting point of the city. It has become so popular, that is now considered to be a place to visit for all the tourists.

London Eye.

It is one of the biggest observation wheels in the world. Its height is 135 meters. It has 32 cabins which symbolize 32 districts of London. It takes 30 minutes to make a full circle. But it is the view you will never forget. The cost is about £20.