English B2 Grammar Unit 2

Last year we were camping in mexico. It was sunset and I_______ (look) for firewood.

I______(search) for half and hour when I ________ (notice) a dead cactus.

I______(pick) it up

Moments later I________(feel) a strange sensation

Looking down, I saw several small scorpions________(run) down my bare arm!

Suddenly, I felt a terrible pain. One of the scorpions_______(sting) my hand!

I stumbled back to camp. By the time I arrived, my lips_______(go) numb.

Americans in the camp_______(play) card. 'You're gonna have a tough night, buddy!' They declared, and went on playing

I spen the night in deep agony. Next morning I______(show) the sting to a local Mexican.

_______(you/play) cards last night?' he asked. Of course not, I replied, I was too ill'