Complete the sentences with the appropriate form of the verbs in brackets.

1. They wrote their exams yesterday. 2. They started building their new house 18 months ago. 3. I met the company manager two weeks ago. 4. I was born in 1964. 5. That was the best concert I have ever seen. 6. I have not eaten anything since breakfast. 7. I have studied English for 10 years. 8. When I was 15 I went to Dublin. 9. My students have raised a lot of money for charity. 10. We did not go to the cinema last night. 11. My uncle arrived in Lisbon last night but he has not called yet. 12. We have not seen Pedro Almodovar's new film yet. 13. Have you gone abroad this year? 14. The shop is probably closed because they have gone for lunch. 15. When I was at school I did not like Maths. 16. What's the matter with your brother? He has lost his mobile. 17. Mark Spitz won seven Olympic gold medals in 1972. 18. Why are you crying? Because I have cut my finger. 19. Mary was young she loved skiing. 20. There was a lot of activity last year, and there has been a lot this year too. 21. My students did not study hard last term, but they have studied hard this term. 22. When my niece was at school, she played in a handball team. 23. After I left school, I took a job on the library. 24. I'm afraid the last train left an hour ago. 25. Thank you for your offer but I have decided not to accept. 26. Yesterday I lost my wallet. 27. We have not spoken to your sister for a long time. 28. When we reached the cinema, there were not any tickets left. 29. Take your umbrella with you. It has started raining.