The Snow Queen. Past Simple

📝 Exercise. Fill in the blanks with the correct Past Simple form of the verbs in brackets.

A1–A2	B1–B2
😴 I (feel) tired after staying up late on New Year.	🥱 Staying awake until dawn (leave) me feeling completely drained.
🧊 He (fall) on the ice because he wasn't careful.	⛸️ Slipping on the icy pavement (result) in a minor injury.
🎁 She (get) a gift and felt very happy today.	🤩 Being thrilled with the gifts (make) the excitement grow.
🏠 We (stay) inside because it was freezing cold outside.	🏘️ We (get) used to staying in during the freezing season.
🍵 I (drink) hot tea to feel warm and comfortable.	🍵 Making chamomile tea (become) a ritual to feel comforted.
📚 They (have) a pile of books on the desk.	✍️ Piling up many assignments (lead) to a lot of anxiety.
🚶 I (go) for a walk and saw the snow.	🌲 Walking through the magical landscape (be) a peaceful experience.
🗓️ He (be) used to returning to school routine early.	🏫 Returning to routine (take) time after the festivities ceased.
🗣️ My mom (say) it was partly right to relax.	💬 Replying to her mother (help) her stop overthinking things.
🌨️ The snow (make) the garden look white and beautiful.	❄️ Seeing the city coated in snow (uplift) my winter mood.
🧣 I (wear) a warm scarf because I felt cold.	🧣 Layering up in thick clothes (keep) the winter chill away.
🍊 He (eat) an orange and sat by the fire.	🍊 Peeling citrus fruits (use) to be his favorite winter habit.
🎆 We (see) the fireworks and they were very bright.	🎇 Watching the lights all aglow (give) us a hopeful feeling.
💰 I (buy) gifts but I spent too much money.	💸 Budgeting for the holidays (test) my patience last December.
🌬️ The wind (blow) and I felt very cold today.	💨 The freezing wind (burn) my face while walking to work.
⛷️ She (try) skiing but she was afraid of falling.	🎿 Getting used to the fast pace on slopes (be) difficult.
🛌 I (sleep) a lot because I felt very low.	🌑 Dark mornings (mean) that I felt low and indifferent.
🧊 The lake (freeze) and we went to look at it.	⛸️ Dealing with slippery roads (teach) me to be more careful.
🤝 My friend (give) me support during the winter holidays.	🙏 Remembering my family’s support (keep) me from feeling anxious.
🧤 I (lose) my gloves and my hands felt frozen.	🥶 Shivering in the cold (force) me to buy thermal socks.
🎯 I (think) about my new plans for the year.	🧠 Overthinking the future (cause) her some unnecessary stress.
📦 The package (come) but it was empty and wet.	📬 Shipping the package by mail (be) a big mistake.
🌅 We (rise) early to see the red winter sun.	🌅 Rising in the dark (make) him feel like a sleepy-head.
📖 I (read) a book in a quiet evening alone.	📚 Finishing the reading list (bring) a sense of relief.
😤 He (get) angry because the people were very loud.	😤 Feeling irritated by the noise (be) quite common there.
🛷 We (take) the sled and went to the hill.	🛷 Sledging in the wind (prove) to be a tough task.
🌨️ The ice (melt) and the streets were very wet.	🌧️ The snow melting quickly (create) a mess on the roads.
✍️ I (write) a letter to my pen pal north.	✉️ Writing back and forth (keep) the friends very close.
✨ It (be) a fresh start for me this year.	🌟 Starting the year with energy (help) my motivation grow.
🚶 She (run) home because she was not safe outside.	🏠 Staying in on freezing days (make) her feel more secure.

Vocabulary

A1–A2	B1–B2
🧤 I (lose) my gloves, so my fingers got very cold.	🥶 Shivering outside (force) me to buy thermal socks again.
🌬️ The wind (blow) hard, and I felt cold on my face.	💨 The freezing wind (burn) my cheeks on the way to work.
🎆 We (see) fireworks in the sky, and they looked amazing.	🎇 Watching the bright lights (give) us a sudden sense of hope.
🍵 I (drink) hot tea after the walk to warm up.	🍵 Making chamomile tea (become) my small winter comfort ritual.
🧊 He (fall) on the ice near the shop and hurt his knee.	⛸️ Slipping on the icy pavement (result) in a minor injury.
🏠 We (stay) at home because it was freezing outside.	🏠 Staying in during freezing days (make) her feel safer and calmer.
😴 I (feel) tired because I stayed up on New Year.	🥱 Staying awake until dawn (leave) me feeling completely drained.
🎁 She (get) a gift from her friend and smiled a lot.	🤩 Being thrilled with the gifts (make) the excitement grow.
📚 They (have) many books on the table for school.	✍️ Piling up many assignments (lead) to a lot of anxiety.
🚶 I (go) for a walk and noticed fresh snow everywhere.	🌲 Walking through the magical landscape (be) unexpectedly peaceful.
🌨️ The snow (make) the street look white and quiet.	❄️ Seeing the city coated in snow (uplift) my winter mood.
🧣 I (wear) a warm scarf because my neck felt cold.	🧣 Layering up in thick clothes (keep) the winter chill away.
🍊 He (eat) an orange by the fire and felt better.	🍊 Peeling citrus fruits (use) to be his favourite winter habit.
💰 I (buy) gifts, but I spent too much money.	💸 Budgeting for the holidays (test) my patience last December.
⛷️ She (try) skiing, but she was scared of falling.	🎿 Getting used to the fast pace on slopes (be) difficult at first.
🛌 I (sleep) a lot in winter and felt a bit low.	🌑 Dark mornings (mean) that I felt low and indifferent.
🧊 The lake (freeze) fast, and we went to see it.	⛸️ Dealing with slippery roads (teach) me to be more careful.
🤝 My friend (give) me support when I felt anxious.	🙏 Remembering my family’s support (keep) me from feeling anxious.
🎯 I (think) about my plans for the new year.	🧠 Overthinking the future (cause) her some unnecessary stress.
📦 The package (come) wet and empty after the trip.	📬 Shipping the package by mail (be) a big mistake.
🌅 We (rise) early and watched the red winter sunrise.	🌅 Rising in the dark (make) him feel like a sleepy-head.
📖 I (read) a book alone in the evening and relaxed.	📚 Finishing the reading list (bring) a sense of relief.
😤 He (get) angry because the neighbours were very loud.	😤 Feeling irritated by the noise (be) quite common there.
🛷 We (take) the sled and went down the hill twice.	🛷 Sledging in the wind (prove) to be a tough task.
🌨️ The ice (melt) and the roads became wet and dirty.	🌧️ The snow melting quickly (create) a mess on the roads.
✍️ I (write) a short letter to my pen pal in winter.	✉️ Writing back and forth (keep) the friends very close.
✨ It (be) a new start for me after the holidays.	🌟 Starting the year with energy (help) my motivation grow.
🗣️ My mom (say) I should rest and stop worrying.	💬 Replying to her mother (help) her stop overthinking things.
🗓️ He (be) used to school again after the holidays.	🏫 Returning to routine (take) time after the festivities ceased.
🚶 She (run) home because the street felt unsafe.	🏘️ We (get) used to staying in during the freezing season.

1. 😊 How are you feeling today, and what are you looking forward to doing after class?
2. ☕ Are you used to drinking coffee or tea in the morning, and why?
3. ⏰ Did you use to wake up earlier when you were younger, or later than now?
4. 🚶 Are you used to walking every day, or do you prefer staying at home?
5. 🚌 How did you get used to using public transport, and was it difficult at first?
6. 📺 Did you use to watch TV in the evening more often than you do now?
7. 📖 Are you used to reading in English, or do you prefer reading in your language?
8. 🍲 What did you do today before the lesson: cooking, working, or resting?
9. 🎵 How did you get used to listening to English (songs, videos, podcasts), step by step?
10. 🧘 Are you used to doing a little exercise or stretching, and does it help you feel better?