1. A large dog suddenly jumped at me

2.Thank you kindly for the invitation. Unfortunately I can't come.

3.I got out of bed and went downstairs to make a nice cup of tea.

4.We had a lovely meal and then we went to the theatre

5.Last Thursday evening I was sitting at home when something very strange happened

6.He's got three older sisters, and I've got three older sisters too

7.There's an interesting programme on TV tonight that I want to see very much.

8.I worked really hard all last week.