Expert CPE - U1

Helena WAS TRAINING/TRAINED to be a ballet dancer when an accident put an end to her dreams.

David's debut performance as Hamlet was magnificent. Until then, he WAS ONLY EVER PERFORMING/HAD ONLY EVER PERFORMED in minor roles.

A preview performance of Richard Beecham's new play at the Barbican theatre IS TO BE SHOWN/IS SHOWING on Friday.

Molly HAD BEEN HOPING/HAS HOPED to make a career in film but her father wouldn't let her.

The Londons Symphony Orchestra, which WAS PERFORMING/HAS BEEN PERFORMING at the Royal Albert Hall since May, is giving its final concert this evening.

Sally IS STUDYING/STUDIES graphic art and hopes to become a set designer.

Alice works at Pixar, and so far HAS BEEN WORKING/HAS WORKED on five major animated movies.

George and Dave HAVE BEEN COLLABORATING/COLLABORATED for four years before setting up their own Light and Sound studio.