Ответ:
1. Around me people were talking German, Italian and English.
2. Robert was talking to some of the other guests on the terrace when Hardy came.
3. The family were preparing for the party.
4. He was working in the garden from two till five o'clock.
5. We were watching television the whole evening.
6. Were you playing football at six o'clock?
7. Were you drinking tea at seven o'clock?
8. Was he drawing from three till four o'clock?
9. Who was listening to the radio at this time?