Ex. 4 p. 51

 

S Have you heard the news? Ian and Monica decided to get married.

M No way! Have he told his parents yet?

S Yes, he told them last night.

M When have they met?

S They have met last year.

M Did she finish the college?

S No, she didn’t yet.

 

Ex. 5 p. 51

 

M Well, have you told your parents yet?

 

I Yes – I’ve just told them! Gran’s really happy pleased but my parents aren’t too happy.

 

M Oh, dear. I’m so glad that my parents have already accepted the idea.

 

I I’d really like to see you. Have you finished your work yet?

 

M No, I haven’tfinished it yet. It’s really difficult. Have you ever felt that you can’t concentrate?

 

I Hold on a minute ...

 

M Sorry to interrupt. I’ve already talked to your mum and dad and everything’s going to be OK. Oh, and give my love to Monica.

 

I Thanks, Gran! Did you hear that, Monica?

M Yes, I did. Listen – I’ll do my work tomorrow. We need to celebrate!

 

Ex. 6 p. 51

 

A Have you heard from Ben yet?

B Yes, I’ve talked to him. He phoned a minute ago.

 

A When are you going to tidy your room?

B Mum, I’ve already done it. I didi t an hour ago!

 

A Can I use the computer, Joe? I’ve just remembered – I have to send you an email.

B Hang on. I haven’t finished checking my emails yet. I need five more minutes.

 

A Oh, no! I haven’t done my homework yet!

B Well, it’s only 7 p.m. You can do it now.

A But my favourite TV programme has already started   …

 

Ex. 7 p. 51

 

A Have you ever met anyone famous?

B Yes, I have. I met Rammstein in a concert.

A Have you had a blind date?

B Yes, I have. It was on the 23th October 2011.

A Have you seen your favourite band in a concert?

B Yes, I have.

 

Ex. 10 p. 53

 

1) How long have Norm and Jane known each other?

They’ve known each other for 56 years.

 

2) How long have they lived in Stretford?

They’ve lived in stretford since 1961.

 

3) How long have they lived in their house?

They lived in their house for 20 years.

 

4) Have they had a serious argument recently?

No, they haven’t any arguments since Christmas Day 1977.

 

Ex. 11 p. 53

 

1)   Ian is your boyfriend.

2)   Pat still lives here.

3)   Karen is still married

4)   Jane is on holiday now.

 

Ex. 12 p. 53

 

1) Joe has been i this room since 9 o’clock.

2) Have you lived here for two years?

3) Our techer has worked here since 2001.

4) How long have studied English?

5) We’ve known the Smiths for ten years.

6) Norm and Jean have been in love for a long time.

 

Ex. 13 p. 53

 

For                                                   Since

 

Ten minutes                                  7 o’clock

A long time                                    Tuesday

ages                                                  last night

a week                                             1 January

most of my life                               2004

 

Ex. 14 p. 53

 

A How long have you been a student at this school?

B I’ve been here for 2 years.

A How long have you known your best friend?

B I’ve known him for 5 years.

A How long have you lived in your house?

B I’ve been lived here for 12 years.

A How long have you liked your favourite band?

B I’ve liked it for 2 years.

A How long have you had this book?

B I’ve had it for 4 months.

 

Ex. 15 p. 53

 

1) How long have you taught at this school?

2) How long have you spoken English?

3) How long have you been a teacher?

4) How long have you lived in your house?

5) How long have you owned your car?

6) How long have you had your watch?