English Dialogues

Talking about the Past

The police are interviewing a suspect

P:
Where were you last Tuesday evening?
S:
I was staying in a hotel in Brighton.
P:
Who were you with?
S:
I was with my girlfriend, Joan.
P:
What was the name of the hotel?
S:
The George and Dragon.
P:
What was your room number?
S:
It was 213.
P:
Did you speak to anyone?
S:
Yes. I spoke to the waitress and the barman.
P:
What was the barman's name?
S:
His name was Colin

Practice

Ask and answer questions about the past with a friend.

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