Ex. 1 p. 60 Completai dialoghi con il present perfect dei verbi tra parentesi.

1. A I’m going to Sicily next month. Have you ever been there?

B Yes, I have been there once. A few years ago.

2. A Welcome to Oxford. Have you been here before?

B No. I have never gone to the UK before actually. This is my first time.

3. A I’m reading The Lord Of The Rings. Have you ever read it?

B No, never. But I have seen the films a few times. I think my brother has read it several times, though.

4. A We’re going to Paris at the weekend. Have you ever gone there?

B Yes, I have. I have gone a few times. But I have never actually stayed in Paris. My aunt and uncle live just outside Paris and we have always stayed with them.

5. A I was listening to a band called Nirvana last night. Have you heard of them?

B Yes, I have. But I have never listened to them. I think my dad has seen them in concert, actually. About 25 years ago, or something. But then again, he claims he has seen just about every band I ever mention!

6. A You look very familiar. Have we ever met?

B Yes, we have. Actually, I sit behind you in maths.

A Really? Sorry, I have never noticed you before.

7. A I ate snails when I was in France. Have you ever tried them?

B To be honest, I have never thought about eating snails.

8. A Have you ever gone skiing?

B No, I haven’t, but I have always wanted to try it.

Ex. 2 p. 61 Scrivi le domande con I verbi nel riquadro, ever e le parole date. Scrivi le risposte brevi vere per te.

1. A Have you ever met a famous person? B No, I haven’t.
2. A Have you ever done an X-ray? B Yes, I have.
3. A Have you ever ridden a horse? B Yes, I have.
4. A Have you ever been to Spain? B No, I haven’t.
5. A Have you ever played rugby? B No, I haven’t.
6. A Have you ever gone to a football match? B No, I haven’t.
7. A Have you ever lost your ID card? B No, I haven’t.
8. A Have you ever gone snowboarding? B No, I haven’t.
9. A Have you ever eaten Japanese food? B Yes, I have.
10. A Have you ever gone on TV? B No, I haven’t.
11. A Have you ever seen a ghost? B No, I haven’t.
12. A Have you ever broken a bone? B Yes, I have.
13. A Have you ever done a bungee jump?  B No, I haven’t.

Ex. 3 p. 60

1. This is the first time I’ve had Chinese food.

I have never had Chinese food before.

2. I’ve seen this film twice already.

This is the second time I have seen this film.

3. Is this your first visit to London?

Have you ever been to London before.

4. This is the third time we’re stayed in this hotel.

We have stayed in this hotel twice already.

5. This is the first time I’ve been here.

I haven’t been here before.

6. I’ve never met anyone from Scotland before.

You’re the first person from Scotland I have ever met.

7. This is the first time I’ve noticed her accent.

I have never noticed her accent before.

8. Have you ever heard this song before?

Is this the first time you have listened to this song?

Ex. 1 p. 63

1. We’ve lived here for ten years.
2. I’ve played the guitar since I was about 12.
3. I haven’t seen Giorgio for months.
4. We’ve been married for about fifty years.
5. They’ve been here since 10 o’clock.
6. It hasn’t rained for a few days now.
7. No one has heard from Andy since his birthday.
8. I haven’t seen Gemma for several weeks.

Ex. 2 p. 63

1. A I hear Gianni is going out with Julia.

B Yeah, they’ve been together for about a month now.

2. A Hi, Jenny. I haven’t seen you for ages. How are you?

B I’m fine. And you?

3. A nice car! How long have you had it?

B for about six months.

4. A How do you know Antonella?

B We’ve been friends for years. We have known each other since we were at primary school.

5. A Where do you live?

B In Rome.

A Nice! Have you always lived in Rome?

B No, I’m from Milan originally.

A Oh, how long have you been in Rome?

B I’ve been here for about ten years.

6. A Would you like some chorizo?

B No, thanks. I don’t actually eat meat. I’m vegetarian.

A I didn’t know that. How long have you been vegetarian?

B Well, I have never eaten meat, actually. I have been vegetarian for all my life.

Ex. 3 p. 63

1. I met Thomas when we were at elementary school and we are still friends.

Thomas and I have been friends since we were at elementary school.

2. The last time it rained it was about a month ago.

It hasn’t rained for about a month.

3. I play classical music. I started playing classical music a couple of years ago.

I have played classical music for a couple years.

4. Polly stopped doing ballet when she was twelve.

Polly has done ballet since she was twelve.

5. I last bought a CD about two years ago.

I haven’t bought a CD for about two years.