Telling a simple story
Match reactions to stories
- I lost my keys yesterday.drop or tap here…
- I met an old friend on the bus.drop or tap here…
- I had the best pizza of my life last night.drop or tap here…
- I saw a rainbow on the way home.drop or tap here…
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Choose the past-simple form
Yesterday I ___ (go) to the cinema.
She ___ (see) an old friend at the market.
We ___ (eat) at that new restaurant last Friday.
I ___ (not sleep) well last night.
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How was your weekend?
Two colleagues chat on Monday morning.
- What did Lucia do on Saturday?
- What did Kai do?
- How does Kai react to the wedding story?
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Lucia:How was your weekend?
Kai:Very quiet — I stayed home, watched a new series, and made a homemade pizza on Saturday evening. What about you?
Lucia:I went to a wedding! It was at a farm outside the city. We danced all night — I got home at 4 in the morning.
Kai:No way! That sounds amazing!
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Tell me about your weekend
In pairs, both students tell a small story about last weekend. Each story must include:
- a clear story-starter
- at least 3 past-simple verbs (mix of regular and irregular)
- one negative sentence ('I didn't…')
- a natural reaction to the partner's story ('No way!', 'That's cool.')
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Write your answer in 2–3 full sentences
- Tell the story of the BEST small thing that happened to you in the last 7 days. Use at least 4 past-simple verbs, ONE negative sentence and ONE feeling.
- Think of ONE thing you USED TO do at the weekend that you DON'T do anymore. Explain what changed, and whether you miss it.
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