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Last year, our city faced a terrible flood. Before the flood began, residents were actively preparing for the summer festival. They had prepared many decorations, organized concerts, and were planning to spend time with friends and family. Many families had already decorated their homes with bright lights and flowers. However, during this time, no one was thinking about possible dangers. The day before the flood, meteorologists had warned about heavy rains, but most people ignored these warnings. They had hoped that everything would be fine and continued their preparations. Meanwhile, many people were already busy planning events, so they didn’t pay attention to the growing clouds. When the rains intensified, the river began to overflow, and soon a catastrophic flood began. Many residents were forced to evacuate their homes, but some still couldn’t believe what was happening. They didn’t have time to prepare and collect their belongings. After the flood, when the water had receded, people began to rebuild their homes and lives. Many of them had already lost a lot of property and didn’t know where to start. At this time, volunteers arrived from other cities to help those affected. They worked tirelessly to restore the infrastructure and assist people in need. Now, looking back, the residents of our city understand the importance of being prepared for any surprises. This disaster taught us that it’s always necessary to pay attention to warnings and be cautious.
Answer the following questions using Past Perfect or Past Perfect Continuous.
1. What preparations had the residents been making for the summer festival before the flood?

2. How had the residents reacted to the weather warnings before the flood occurred?


3. What challenges had the residents faced during the evacuation process?


4. What lessons had the residents learned from this disaster?



5. How had the festival preparations changed after the flood had occurred?