Past Simple and Present Perfect

Since I __________ (move) to the city three years ago, I __________ (experience) many new
things. I also __________ (meet) a lot of interesting people and __________ (make) some great
friends. I also __________ (visit) many museums and __________ (attend) some amazing
concerts. One of the most exciting things I __________ (do) was to learn how to ride the subway.
At first, it __________ (seem) daunting, but after a few trips, I __________ (get) the hang of it.
Overall, I __________ (enjoy) living in the city and __________ (look forward) to many more
adventures.

Past Simple and Past Perfect

Before I __________ (start) my current job, I __________ (work) for a different company for five
years. By the time I __________ (leave) that job, I __________ (have) gained a lot of experience
in my field. When I __________ (apply) for my current position, I __________ (already, know) a
lot about the industry. After I __________ (get) the job, I __________ (feel) both excited and
nervous. On my first day, I __________ (meet) my new colleagues and __________ (start) to
learn about the company's policies and procedures. Looking back, I __________ (realize) that
leaving my old job was the best decision I ever made.

John : Hi, Sarah! How was your weekend?

Sarah : It was great! I went hiking with some friends on Saturday and then went to a concert on
Sunday. How about you?
John : Not bad, thanks for asking. I went to the beach with my family on Saturday and watched
a movie on Sunday.
Sarah : That sounds like fun! What movie did you watch?
John : We watched the new action movie that just came out.
Sarah : Oh, I heard about that one. Was it any good?
John : Yeah, it was really entertaining. The special effects were amazing.
Sarah : Cool, I'll have to check it out. So, did you do anything else over the weekend?
John : Not really, just some house chores and a bit of relaxing. What about you?
Sarah : On Sunday evening, I cooked a big dinner for my family. We had roast beef, mashed
potatoes, and green beans.
John : Yum, that sounds delicious. Did you cook everything by yourself?
Sarah : Yeah, I did. I love cooking, it's one of my favorite hobbies.
John : That's impressive. I can barely make a sandwich!
Sarah : Haha, it's not that hard once you get the hang of it.

Answer these questions using reported speech:

1. What did Sarah say about what she did on Saturday and Sunday?
2. What did John say about what he did do on Saturday and Sunday?
3. What did Sarah ask about movie?
4. Does Sarah enjoy cooking? What did she say about it?
5. What did John ask about cooking?