1. Reading comprehension.

A. Read the letter and fill in the blanks the verb in past simple.
Dear friend,
Thank you for your letter. We ____ (be) very excited about our
trip to Villamil Playas. You know, we love travelling! My friends
and I ____(go) to Ecuador for a short vacation, and knowing
someone who ______ (have) a beach house in Playas (General
Villamil), we _____ (know)how to get there. It is very easy and
simple. You just had to go to the Terminal of Guayaquil and
_____(take) a bus to transport Villamil Playas. It leaves you
very close. You can take a taxi or tricimoto and you arrive at
Playa. We _____(spend) a relaxing week enjoying the sand and
the surf. The water was bathtub warm in May, and the outside
temperatures were in the mid-80's. It was very nice for my
overall health! The food was absolutely amazing and healthy—
seafood and fruits and fresh baked breads. I ______(like) Shrimp
Ceviche, Everything ______ (taste) wonderful! Playas is a very
touristy place for all Ecuadorians. You have yet to discover its
beauty. The people are kind and helpful. Everyone there _____
(offer) their skills and knowledge to the next person, and
together everyone is taken care of. Therefore, I_______
(recommend) you to visit it. Do not miss the opportunity
because it is a very relaxing place to spend time with your
friends, family, or boyfriend. Travel as a group, a family, or a couple. I see a beautiful future for
Playas!
I’ll keep in touch with you,
Lina.