(Simple Past or Past Progressive). While Tom (read) , Amely (watch)

1. While Tom was reading, Amely was watching a documentary on TV. - Пока Том читал, Амели смотрела документальный кинофильм по телеку.
2. Marvin came home, switched on the computer and checked his emails. - Марвин пришел домой, включил компьютер и проверил свою электрическую почту.
3. The thief sneaked into the house, stole the jewels and left without a trace. - Вор прокрался в дом, украл драгоценности и ушел без следа.
4. Nobody was listening while the teacher was explaining the tenses. - Никто не слушал, пока учитель изъяснял времена.
5. While we were doing a sight-seeing tour, our friends were lying on the beach. - Пока мы совершали обзорную экскурсионную поездку, наши друзья лежали на пляже.
6. He woke up and looked at his watch. - Он проснулся и поглядел на часы.