1.

1. The bus was full. We couldn't get on.

2. I've been standing for the last two hours. I'm going to sit down for a bit.

3. A cat tried to catch the bird, but it flew away just in time.

4. We were trapped in the building. We couldn't get out.

5. I can't hear you very well. Can you speak up a little?

6. "Do you speak German?" "Not very well, but I can get by ."

7. The cost of living is higher now. Prices have gone up a lot.

8. I thought there was somebody behind me, but when I looked round, there was nobody there.

2.

1. You're walking too fast. I can't keep up with you.

2. My holidays are nearly over. Next week I'll be back at work.

3. We went up to the top floor of the building to admire the view.

4. Are you looking forward to the party next week?

5. There was a bank robbery last week. The robbers got away with $50,000.

6. I love to look up at the stars in the sky at night.

7. I was sitting in the kitchen when suddenly a bird flew in through the open window.