Complete the letter with the correct past form of the verbs in brackets. Write the answers in your notebooks.

Hi Puli
I'm rushing to tell you that I am safe and sound after the earthquake in my hometown.
It occurred at about 3:00 a.m. Suddenly, the whole building (1)….. (begin) to sway, the furniture (2) …...(shake), and things (3)……. (fall) down from the shelves. I put on my slippers, (4)……. (run) out of the flat, and (5)...(join) the people who (6)….. (run) down the stairs in panic. We finally (7)…...(leave) the block and reached a safe place. The two minutes of the earthquake (8)…. ( seem) the longest minutes of my life. My building was strong enough to withstand the quakes, so it (9) …… ( not collapse), and soon I could return to my flat. When I (10)…...(see) my neighbours, we hugged each other with relief.
I survived with only minor injuries, but what about other people who lost their loved ones or their life's work? They will definitely need help. That's why I'm thinking of joining a voluntary organisation.
I'll be in touch,
Alex