Communicating » 2A Interacting
Ex.4 p.51
Sue: Have you heard the news? Ian and Monica have decided to get married.
Mike: No way! Did he tell his parents yet?
Sue: Yes, he has told them last night.
Mike: When did they meet?
Sue: They met last year.
Mike: Did she finish the college?
Sue: No, she hasn’t finished yet.
Ex.6 p.51
1 A. Have you heard from Ben yet?
B. Yes, I’ve just talked to him. He phoned a minute ago.
2 A. When are you going to tidy your room?
B. Mum, I’ve already done it. I did it an hour ago!
3 A. Can I use the computer, Joe? I’ve just remembered – I have to send an email!
B. Hang on. I haven’t finished checking my emails yet. I need five more minutes.
4 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 just started…
Ex.7 p.51
A Have you ever met anyone famous?
B No, I haven’t. I’ve never met anyone famous.
A Have you ever done a blind date?
B No, I haven’t. I don’t like the blind date.
A Have you ever seen your favourite band in a concert?
B No, I haven’t. I haven’t a favourite band.
Ex. 10 p. 53
1 They’ve know each other for 56 years.
2 They’ve lived in Stretford since the wedding.
3 They’ve lived in their for twenty years, since 1991.
4 No, They haven’t. They’ve had a few little arguments.
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 in this room since 9 o’clock.
2 Have you lived here for two years?
3 Our teacher has worked here since 2001.
4 From how much time have you studied English?
5 We’ve know the Smiths for ten years.
6 Norm and Jean have been in love for a long time.
Ex.13 p.53
He has got up since 7 o’clock.
She hasn’t received a text message for ten minutes.
I’ve started piano lessons since Tuesday.
I’ve known him for a long time.
I’ve studied science since last night!
We have been together for a week.
The year 2012 have started since 1 January.
I’ve loved him for most of my life.
We’ve been friends since 2004.
Ex.14 p.53
A How long have you been a student at this school?
B I’ve been here for two years.
A How long have you known your best friend?
B I’ve known her for six year.
A How long have you lived in your house?
B I’ve lived here since I was born.
A How long have you liked your favourite artist?
B I’ve liked my favourite artist for two years.
A How long have you had your pullover?
B I’ve had my pullover for two 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?