Narrative Tenses C1

From an early age, I _______ it difficult to speak in front of a lot of people.

When I ________ everyone _______ at once and it was impossible to hear what they ______.

I _____ on this essay for the last two hours, so I'm tired now.

Although I was enjoying the meal, I ________ I didn't want to go back to the restaurant again.

I _______ (work) in the same place for years when unexpectedly I ________ (lose) my job.

I _______ (never meet) such interesting people until I ________ (go) to Sam's party last Saturday.

The hotel I _____ in advance for my holiday was very disappointing, so I _____ after only one night.

I made sure when I _______ my grandmother that I _____ her some flowers.

I _____ during a thunderstorm, and I love stormy weather now.

My friend ______ (turn up) just at the exact moment I _______ (think) about calling her.

I ________ (plan) to visit my mother at the weekend, and just as I _______ (book) a train ticket she ________ (call) me.

He _____ the room without saying anything and I ____ to him again.

It was just last week that I _____ to visit an old friend who I _____ for years.

After I ______ her email, I ____ a private message to give her advice.

I ______ (bear) in a small town in the country but I ______ (move) to the town when I was only three

It was sad to find that someone I ______ (know) for years ______ (cannot help) me when I asked.

I _______ all the lights off before I ________ the house.

I _____ only just met her when she _____ her job and soon afterwards she _____.