Упражнения: Overview of past tenses

It was quite late, and I'd been worked working hard that day. It was pretty hot outside, and the street was empty. I was being exhausted, and I hadn't was been on vacation for over a year, so I made a decision to stop by the river bank and enjoy the silence and beauty of that evening. I sat on the bench, had looked up at the stars and wondered if they still burnt there in space. I closed my eyes and, unsurprisingly, fell asleep. When I woke up, the moon had been come out from behind the clouds. It had become colder, and the wind was being blowing. I was going to leave the riverside when I was heard the water splashing. I turned around and saw a silhouette. It was kind of a big fish which could walk. I had never being seen anything like that. All of a sudden, the head of that big fish turned into my direction. It made a deafening sound. I'd never been so terrified in my whole life. I had ran away as quickly as possible and drove home.

Doctor: Good morning, Mr Green! How may I help you?

Mr Green: Well, doctor, The other day I realised I was close to burning out because of how hard I was workinghad been working . I guess that I'm burnt out because I don't feel like doing anything.

Doctor: Okay, I see. What do you do in your spare time? Is there anything you are keen on doing which can distract you from work?

Mr Green: Actually, I had to quit all my extra activities because of an important project at work. These days I'm so completely worn out after each working day that I just go to sleep.

Doctor: What activities had you been doinghad you done before your company launched the project?

Mr Green: I had been swimming'd been swimming in the swimming pool for a month before it started. However, I wouldn't say that I enjoyedhad been enjoying it a lot. It was always freezing there and the people were always arguing about the swimming caps. You know, the thing that you wear to prevent your hair getting into the water.

Doctor: Yeah, yeah, I know. Did you have any hobbies when you were a child?

Mr Green: I had been really into cycling before I started university. Although I'm not sure that I will enjoy it now. I might be too old for it.

Doctor: Have you thought about creative hobbies, such as writing or painting?

Mr Green: I had been painting'd been painting'd paintedhad painted at school before I got interested in cycling. It calmed me down. Hmm… I guess, I should give it a second chance.