Here are the sentences based on the cues provided:

1. They learned about British family traditions all day yesterday.
2. Beth wishes she can stay in Cambridge forever.
3. The tourists explored the historic site when a thunderstorm occurred.
4. Sometimes I wish I had a lot of money and could travel around the world.
5. They urged the parliament to approve their reform program last week.
6. My dad set up the table while my mom cooked dinner.
7. I suppose we can pay by credit card, but we had better check first.
8. Women stayed home preparing food and making clothes in the past.