Here are the correct verb forms for the sentences provided:

71. I asked the driver to slow down. She **was driving** too fast.
72. When I **got** home, Bill **was lying** on the sofa. The television was on but he **was not watching** it. He **fell** asleep and **snored** loudly. I **turned** the TV on and just then he **woke** up.
73. I **met** George and Linda yesterday as I **was walking** through the park. They **were** at the Sports Centre where they **were playing** tennis. They **went** to a café for a drink and **invited** me to join them but I **arranged** to meet a friend and **did not have** time.
74. Yesterday afternoon, Sharon **went** to the station to meet Paul. When she **got** there, Paul already **was waiting** for her for long. His train **arrived** early.
75. Janet **came** to Britain from the USA nearly 3 years ago. Next Monday it will be exactly 3 years. So on Monday, she **has been** here for exactly 3 years.