Present, Past Continuous, Present Perfect, Past Simple

What surprised us the most, though, were the huge bronze rings the women … around their necks.

As soon as we got off the bus, it … like we stepped back in time.

Soon his worries … and he enjoyed the trip

After a couple of lessons, he finally …

This cloud is fluffy and … like balls of cotton wool.

Clouds look like a grey blanket that … low in the sky.

People… it since 1862 to commemorate the Battle of Puebla, when a small Mexican army defeated the French.

We .. in panic when a fishing boat appeared.

The wind overturned the boat and we … into the water.

Ru is a harmless animal who … being with people, but they have to be careful with him.

… you … the bus home from school today?

I need to be back by 7:30 because we … dinner together tonight.