12. Two boys from Russia were staying in Rome. One day they ... (show) through the Colosseum for hours. “Now, this room,” said the guide, “is where the slaves dressed to fight the lions.” “But how did they dress?” asked the curious boys. “Very-very-very slowly,” was the answer. a) were shown; b) were being shown.

Перевод задания: Два мальчика из России жили в Риме. Однажды их несколько часов водили по Колизею. Выберите правильную форму глагола.

Правильный вариант: b) were being shown — экскурсия продолжалась несколько часов, поэтому нужно Past Continuous Passive.

One day they were being shown through the Colosseum for hours.

Однажды их несколько часов водили по Колизею.