Communicating » 2A Interacting
Es.4 pag.51)
Sue: Have you heard the news? Ian and Monica have decided to get married.
Mike: No way! Has he told his parents yet?
Sue: Yes, he told them last night.
Mike: When have they met?
Sue: They met last year.
Mike: Has she finished college?
Sue: No, she hasn't finished yet.
Es.5 pag.51)
Monica: Well, have you told your parents yet?
Ian: Yes - I've just told them! Gran's really pleased but my parents aren't too happy.
Monica: Oh, dear. I'm so glad that my parents have already accepted the idea.
Ian: I'd really like to see you. Have you finished your work yet?
Monica: No, I haven't finished it yet. It's really difficult. Have you ever felt that you just can't concentrate?
Ian: Hold on a minute...
Margaret: Sorry to interrupt. I've just talked to your mum and dad and everything's going to be OK. Oh, and give my love to Monika.
Ian: Thanks, Gran! Did you hear that, Monica?
Monica: Yes, I did. Listen - I'll do my work tomorrow. We need to celebrate!
Es.6 pag.51)
- 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 to 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.
Es.7 pag.51?)
- A Have you ever met anyone famous?
B Yes, I have. I met Vasco Rossi in Milano last week!
A I haven't met anyone famous.
2. A Have you ever had a blind date?
B Yes, I have. I had a blind date last month.
A I've never had a blind date.
3. A Have you ever seen your favourite band in a concert?
B Yes, I have. I saw my favourite band this Sunday.
A I've never seen my favourite band.
Es.10 pag.53)
- How long have Norm and Jean known each other?
They have known for 56 years.
- How long have they lived in Stretford?
They've lived there for twenty years.
- How long have they lived in their house?
They've lived in their house since 1991.
Es.11 pag.53)
- Who is my boyfriend?
Ian has been my boyfriend for five months.
- Who still lives here?
Pat has lived here for ten days.
- Who is still married?
Karen has been married for two years.
- Who is on holiday now?
Jane has been on holiday since July.
Pag.53 es.12)
- Joe has been in this room since 9 o'clock.
- Have you lived here for two years?
- Our teacher has worked here since 2001.
- How long have you studied English?
- We've known the Smiths for ten years.
- Norm and Jean have been in love for a long time.
Pag.53 es.13)
FOR | SINCE |
Ten minutes | Tuesday |
A long time | Last night |
ages | 1 January |
A week | 7 o'clock |
Most of my life | 2004 |
For:
He has played football for ages.
I've studied German for a long time.
They've been in England for a week.
I've waited you for ten minutes.
Since:
I've had breakfast since 7 o'clock.
She has attended this school since 2004.
I've bought my new car since 1 January.
You've worked in that office since Tuesday.
Pag.53 es.14)
1.A How long have you been a student at this school?
B I've been here since 2011.
2.A How long have you known your best friend?
B I've known her for six years.
3.A How long have you lived in your flat?
B I've lived here since I was two years old.
4.A How long have you liked your favourite band?
B I've liked it for eight years.
5.A How long have you had your pullover?
B. I've had this pullover since last winter.
Pag.53 es.15)
- How long have you taught at this school? I've taught here for twenty years.
- How long have you spoken English? I've spoken English since I was a student.
- How long have you been a teacher? I've been a teacher for ages.
- How long have you lived in your house? I've lived in my house for thirty years.
- How long have you owned your car? I've owned my car since 2009.
- How long have you had your watch? I've had my watch for a month.