Communicating » 2A Interacting
Exercise pag. 51 e 52
N°4
Sue: have you heard the news? Ian and Monica have decided tom 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 collage?
Sue: No, she hasn’t finished yet.
N°5
Monica: well, have you told your parents yet?
Ian: yes- I’ve already told them! Grand’s really pleased but my parents aren’t too hapy.
Monica: oh, dear. I’m so glad that my parents have just 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…
Monica: 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: tanks, Gran! Did you hear that, Monica?
Monica: yes, I did. Listen-I’ll do my work tomorrow. We need to celebrate!
N°6
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 already started….
N° 7
A Have you ever meet anyone famous?
B I’ve never meet anyone famous
A Have you ever had a blind date?
B I’ve never had a blind date
A Have you ever seen your favourite band in a concert?
B Yes, I had. I saw my favourite band in a concert in Lingnano.
N° 10
1 How long have Norm and Jean known each other?
They have know each other for 56 years
2 How long have they lived in Stretford?
They’ve lived in Stretford from 1961
3 How long have they lived in their house?
They’ve lived in their house for 20 years
4 Have they had a serious argument recently?
No, they haven’t. Not since Christmas day 1977
N°11
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 marred? Karen has been marred for two years.
4 Who is on holiday now? Jane has been on holiday since July.
N°12
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.
5 Norm and Jane have been in love for a long time.
N°13
FOR:
I haven’t received a text message for ten minutes.
I’ve attended you for long time.
We’ve lived here for ages.
You haven’t gone out for a week.
I’ve travelled for most of my life.
SINCE:
I’ve waited for you since 7 o’clock.
You’ve had this book since Tuesday.
I haven’t slept since last night.
We’ve been married since 1 January.
We’ve been here since 2004.
N°14
1 How long have you been a student at this school?
I’ve been here for two years.
2 How long have you know your best friend?
I’ve know my best friend for 12 years.
3 How long have you lived in your house?
I’ve lived in my house since 1999.
4 How long have you liked your favourite band?
I’ve liked my favourite band for 3 years.
5 How long have you had this book?
I’ve had this book since last week.
N°15
1 Haw long have you taught at this school?
I’ve taught at this school for 25 years.
2 How long have you spoken English?
I’ve spoken English for 45 years.
3 How long have you been a teacher?
I’ve been a teacher for 25 years.
4 How long have you lived in your house?
I’ve lived in my house for 30 years.
5 How long have you owned you car?
I’ve owned my car since 2000.
6 How long have you had your watch?
I’ve had my watch for ten years.