Write the verbs in the appropriate tenses – Past Simple or Present Perfect

I [ ] Linda just now. She was talking to our teacher.

1. It's the first time he
   [ ] a month at the sea. He loved it.
2. The other day we
   [ ] a lovely café and
   [ ] tea there.
3. Some years ago the family
   [ ] a small cottage at the seaside.
4. The children
   [ ] home, they are on their way to school.
5. My friend
   [ ] me several e-mails today.
6. That day they
   [ ] the good news and
   [ ] home at once.
7. Sam
   [ ] us about his plans yet. I think he'll do it later.
8. It's the second time Sally
   [ ] this story. She likes it a lot.
9. Jason
   [ ] a new dictionary the other day. He is already using it.
10. Colin
    [ ] his bike. That's why he looks so sad.
11. My sister
    [ ] Chinese food several times, but I
    [ ] it.