1. It was a hot day, so I_____decided _____ (decide) to prepare salad for lunch. Outside, the children______are playing________(play) in the garden. Suddenly I_____heard_____(hear) a loud noise, followed by a scream. I____ran _____(run) outside to see what______happened _____ (happen).
2. At that time, I____had ____(have) a job as a receptionist in a hotel. I____applied ___(apply) for the job before I ____arrived ___ (arrive) at London. The hotel___is _____(be) in the centre, and____are ______(be) always busy. One day, as I______work______(work) when I_____heard _____(hear) someone call my name.