Use the most suitable tenses.
A An artist (travel) through the mountains and (see) a picturesque old man who (sit) outside a
country store. The artist (stop) his car, (grab) his paint, and (run) over to the old man. 'I
(give) you ten dollars if you (let) me paint you,' he said. The man's face (become)
twisted in thought. He (bend) his head to listen to a bird. He (look) at the peak of the
mountain. Then he (turn) his face back to the artists but still (not say) a word. 'Ten
dollars is not bad for an hour's work,' (urge) the artist. 'What (be) the matter?' — 'Oh, the
money (be) just fine,' (reply) the old man, 'but I just don't know how I (get) the paint off
afterwards.'
В Martin, a young teacher, (teach) electronics at a local school, and sometimes earned some
extra money by repairing TV sets. One day Mr. Brown's TV (go out) of order and he
(have to) bring Martin to his house. After Martin (work) for two hours and (get)
everything done, Mr. Brown (say) they (can have) some coffee and cakes. While they
(eat), Mr. Brown (wonder) how much money he (owe) Martin. 'You see,' said the teacher
thoughtfully, 'you (bring) me here, you (take) me back home, you (treat) me to coffee
and a piece of cake. I not (take) any money from you. But you'll have to pay me two
dollars as I (miss) a football match tonight.'