2. open the brackets using the proper tense forms. alice jones is one of the most interesting people i ever (to meet). she (to be) only 23, but she has already travelled to over 18 different countries. four years ago, she (to be) a teacher in birmingham, but she (to decide) to give up her job and see the world. the first time she (to go) abroad was eight years ago when she (to be) just ninteen.she (to take) a boat to france and then (to hitch-hike) around europe for six weeks. afterwards she (to visit) europe many times but that first trip was special – it (to make) her start travelling. she (can’t) forget the excitement of those six weeks – although it (to be) not all enjoyable. when she was in leipzig, for example, somebody (to steal) her purse, she (to lose) all her money and (to have) to work in a restaurant for a month. she (to make) some good friends there however and (to return) several times to see them afterwards.