Narrative tenses. THE MYSTERY STORY Last night I (walk) home next to the river Thames, when something strange (happen) to me. It was late at night and I (have) a Tong and difficult day at work. There was a large full moon in the sky and everything ‘was quiet. I was tired and lonely and I (just have) a few pints of beer in my local pub, so I decided to stop by the riverside and look at the moon for a while. I (sit) on some steps very close to the water's edge and looked up at the big yellow moon and wondered if it really was made of cheese. I felt very tired so T (close) my eyes and after a few minutes, T (all) asleep. When I woke up. the moon (move) behind a cloud and it was very dark and cold. The wind (blow) and an owl (hoot) in a tree above me. [rubbed my eyes and started to get up, when suddenly I (hear) a splash. I (look) down at the water and saw something. Something terrible and frightening, and unlike anything I'd ever seen before. Something (come) ont of the water and (move) towards me. Something green and strange and ugly. It was a long green arm and it (stretch) out fiom the water to grab my leg. Iwas so scared that I couldn't move. I (never be) so scared in my whole life. The cold green hand (move) closer and closer when suddenly there was a blue flash and a strange noise from behind me. Someone (jump) onto the stairs next to me. He (wear) strange clothes and he had a crazy look in his eyes. He shouted “Get Back!” and (point) something at the monster in the water. There was a bright flash and the monster hissed and disappeared. looked up at the man, He looked strange, but kind. “Don’t fall asleep by the river when there’s a full moon”, he said “The Moon Goblins will get you.” T (never heat) of moon goblins before. I didn’t know what to do. “Who... who are you?” Tasked him. “You can call me... The Doctor.” He said. I (try) to think of something else to say when he turned around and said, “Watch the stars at night, and be careful of the full moon”. I was trying to understand what he meant, when there was another blue flash and I closed my eyes. When I opened them again, he (g0).1 couldn’t believe what (happen). What on earth were Moon Goblins, and who was the mysterious Doctor? And why had he saved me? I was determined to find the answers to these strange questions. I stood up, looked at the moon and quickly walked home. Dr Who? and the Moon Goblin. Key (page 4)PASSIVE A Look at the Intriguing History of Snowboarding By Keith Kingston To say who actually invented the sport of snowboarding would be impossible because people have always loved to slide down a snow-covered hill. Soaring through the sow on some kind of seat or board is nothing new. The ways to enjoy the snow are numerous, and people have devised ways to tum garbage can lids and cardboard into ‘snow boards’ to enjoy an aftemoon frolic outdoors, The various ways to glide through snow have become more sophisticated and have evolved into using polished boards or skis in much the same manner as a surfboarder would ride a wave. There have been many attempts at developing a modem snowboard, In 1965, the “Snurfer” (a word play on ‘snow’ and ‘surfer”) was developed as a child’s toy. Two skis were bound together and a rope $was placed at the front end to afford control and stability. Over 500,000 “Suurfers’ were sold in 1966 but they {were wever Seen as more than a child's plaything even though organized competitions began to take place. The year 1969 brought a slightly more sophisticated snowboard based on the principles of skiing combined with surfboard styling. The ‘Flying Yellow Banana’ {Was developed in 1977. This was nothing more than a plastic shell covered with a top surface like that of a skateboard, but at the time it was considered a major advance in the little known sport of snowboarding. The first national snowboard race ‘was held in the area outside Woodstock and was known as ‘The Suicide Six.’ The race consisted of a steep downhill run called The Face in which the main goal was probably mere survival Snowboarding continued to increase in popularity over the next several years. In 1985 the first magazine dedicated specifically to snowboarding hit the news stands with huge success and furthered the popularity of this exciting sport. Hoards of fans began to organize regional events and pretty soon snowboarding events were held in all parts of the world. In the year 1994 snowboarding was finally declared an Olympic event, much tothe delight of fans. The not-so-new sport of snowboarding Was fiually Fedounized and meant a Inge victory for serious snowboarders across the globe A collection of snowboarding tricks and stunts aS eleased on video in 1996, Filmed in Alaska, the breathtaking beauty and captivating snowboarding techniques featured in the video exposed snowboarding to a new generation, and by 1998 snowboarding constituted almost 50% of all winter activity. Today, nearly all ski resorts accept snowboarders. There are still a few holding on to the past but this is unlikely to continue as the number of snowboarders continually increases From the first crudely built snowboards to the advanced and specialized models available today, snowboarders have carried a ‘bad boy” image. This rebel reputation is still common today in spite of the fact that snowboarding appeals to men, women, and children of all nationalities and social groups. At most major ski resorts you can find snowboarding gear, information, and lessons. Olympic and world wide snowboarding events are among the most popular of winter sports and the competition to be the best is fierce. Retailers nation wide and around the world carry many types of snowboards, and the choice in specially made snowboarding gear is immense. Snowboarders have participated in the X Games and even charity events such as Boarding for Breast Cancer. From its early meager beginnings snowboarding has progressed into a fully recognized sport, and large numbers of people are tuning to snowboarding for adventure, fun, and professional recognition. Do or Make Use a form of do or make to complete these sentences. Remember, both do and make are inregular verbs: do does did done doing make makes made made making 1. Ittook a long time, but finally the committee the decision to let Ron stay in school. 2. Pm sorry: I don’t think I ean the dishes with this cut on my hand. 3. When [pointed out that the phone company had misspelled my name, they apologized for that mistake. 4, Would you please me a favor and drive me to the dentist 3. To get to the library, go down this street and aright tur at the comer. 6. Kinsey got up early and her exercises before breakfast 7. It was difficult, but aftera few weeks in the U.S. Angela began to a few fiiends. 8 Don't promises you can’t keep! 9. Do you know how much Jack at his new job? 10, Ididn’t even know he had a new job. What is he now? 11, Prof. Klein was honored for research into deadly diseases 12. Iyto my homework before dinner everyday. 13. Myneighbor always yells at my children for noise on Saturday mornings,14, Carla always tries to speak in class; she knows she has to a contribution. 15. Twas the dishes when I a discovery: the plastic dishes don’t float. 16. Your boss will appreciate it if you just your job well, 17. Who the ironing at your house? 18. Which is easier, peace or war? 19. Everyone in the class had to a speech last semester. 20. After you this activity, check with your partner to see if you any errors. THE MYSTERY STORY Last night I was walking home next to the river thames, when something strange happened to me. It was late at night and I’d had a long and difficult day at work. There was a large full moon in the sky and everything was quiet. I was tired and lonely and I’d just had a few pints of beer in my local pub, so T decided to stop by the riverside and look at the moon for a while, Tsat on some steps very close to the water's edge and looked up at the big yellow moon and wondered if it really was made of cheese. I felt very tired so I closed my eyes and after a few minutes, I fell asleep. When I woke up, the moon had moved behind a cloud and it was very dark and cold. The wind was blowing and an owl hooted in a tree above me. I rubbed my eyes and started to get up, when suddenly Theard a splash. I looked down at the water and saw something. Something terrible and frightening, and unlike anything I'd ever seen before. Something was coming out of the water and moving towards me. Something green and strange and ugly. Tt was a long green arm and it was stretching out fom the water fo grab my leg. I was so scared that I couldn't move. I'd never been so scared in my whole life. The cold green hand was moving closer and closer when suddenly there was a blue flash and a strange noise from behind me. Someone jumped onto the stairs next to me. He was wearing strange clothes and he had a crazy look in his eyes. He shouted “Get Back!” and pointed something at the monster in the water. There was a bright flash and the monster hissed and disappeared Llooked up at the man, He looked strange, but kind. “Don’t fall asleep by the river when there’s a full moon”, he said “The Moon Goblins will get you.” I'd never heard of moon goblins before. I didn’t know what to do. “Who... who are you?” I asked him. “You can call me... The Doctor.” He said. I was trying to think of something else to say when he turned around and said, “Watch the stars at night, and be careful of the full moon”. I was trying to understand what he meant, when there was another blue flash and I closed my eyes. When I opened them again, he had gone.