Exercise number 4 page 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 did they meet?

SUE: They met last year.

MIKE: Has she finished college?

SUE: No, she hasn’t finished yet.

Exercise number 5 page 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 Monica.

IAN: Thanks, Gran! Did you hear that, Monica?

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

Exercise number 6 page 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...

Exercise number 7 page 51

1 A Have you ever met anyone famous?

   B I’ve never met anyone famous.

   C Yes, I have. I met Daniel Craig in a pub last week!

2 A Have you ever had a blind date?

   B I’ve never had a blind date.

   C Yes, I have. I had one last year.

1 A Have you ever saw your favourite band in a concert?

   B I’ve never saw anyone famous.

   C Yes, I have. I saw it last Saturday.

Exercise number 10 page 53

1 They have known each other for 50 years.

2 They have lived in Stretford for twenty years.

3 They have lived in their house since 1961.

4 They haven’t had a serious argument since Christmas 1977.

Exercise number 11 page 53

1 Who is my boyfriend?  Ian has been my boyfriend for five months.

2 Who still lives here?   Pat has lived here for ten days.

3 Who is still married?  Karen has still been married for two years.

4 Who is on holiday now?  Jane has been on holiday since July.

Exercise number 12 page 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 How long have you studied English?

5 We’ve known the Smiths for ten years.

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

Exercise number 13 page 53

FOR: ten minutes, a long time, ages, a week, most of my life.

SINCE: 7 o’clock, Tuesday, last night, 1 January, 2004.

FOR:

 I haven’t received a text message for ten minutes.

I have loved Daniel for a long time.

I have played swimming for ages.

I have eaten pasta for a week.

I have worked in a bookshop for most of my life.

SINCE:

I have studied since 7 o’clock

I have taken English lessons since Tuesday.

I have lost my phone since last night.

I have played basketball since 1 January.

I have lived here since 2004.

Exercise number 14 page 53

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

   B I’ve been here for two years.

2 A How long have you known your best friend?

   B I’ve known my best friend for a long time.

3 A How long have you lived in your house?

   B I’ve lived in my house since 2011.

4 A How long have you liked your favourite band?

   B I’ve liked my favourite band since I was born.

5 A How long have you had your book?

   B I’ve had my book since 1997.

Exercise number 15 page 53

1 How long have you taught at this school?

My teacher has taught at this school for twenty years.

2 How long have you spoken English?

My teacher has spoken English since primary school.

3 How long have you been a teacher?

My teacher has been a teacher for ages.

4 How long have you lived in your house?

My teacher has lived in her house for a long time.

5 How long have you owned your car?

My teacher has owned her car for two years.

6 How long have you had your watch?

My teacher has had her watch since 2010.