B2 past tenses

Jimmy would work in a bank when he was younger, but he was getting a job as a pilot after he finished university.

__________ we arrived at the beach, we ran into the sea.

• Before

• By the time

• As soon as

When I went to Tim's earlier, he was sitting on the sofa watching TV! He was already finishing the cake-it was in the oven-and was cleaning all day.

Helena didn't use to like cats, but three years ago, she had bought one.

While I was taking a selfie,____________________

• a girl suddenly put her face in the picture

• what?

• a girl was putting her face in the picture

I hoped to pass the exam, but I only got 40%. I can't believe it!

I first went abroad__________________

• twice already this year

• two years ago, when I was thirteen.

• never

Jude was dancing for hours when her husband turned up at the party. They went home soon after-

___________ we got to the hotel, the restaurant had closed.

• After

• By the time

• As soon as

While the baby would sleep, I phoned Tina to wish her luck in her exam.