Communicating » 2A Interacting

CUrban - Grammar Exercises
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Es 4 p 51

S: Did you hear the news? Ian and Monica have decided to get married

M: No way!Did he tell his parents yet?

S: Yes, he’ve told them last night

M: When have they met?

S: Thry’ve met last year

M: Did she finish college?

S: No, she didn’t finish yet

 

Es 5 p 51

M: Well have you told your parents yet?

I: Yes- I’ve just told them! Gran’s really 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’t finished it yet. It’s really difficult. Have you ever felt that you just can’t concentrate?

I: Hold a minute..

M: 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

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

M: yes I did. Listen- I’ll do my work tomorrow. We need to celebrate!

 

Es6 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 a 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 don my homework yet!

   B Well, it’s only 7 pm you can do it now

   A But my favourite tv programme has already started..

 

Es 7 p 51

Have you ever met anyone famous? Yes I have. I met julieta Cantaluppi a famous gymnast

Have you ever had a blind date? No, I haven’t

Have you ever saw your favourite band in a concert? No, I haven’t because my parents didn’t bring me to it.

 

Es 10 p 53

How long have Norm and Jean known each other? They have known each other since 1955.

How long have they lived in Stretford? They have lived there since the wedding.

How long have they lived in their house? They have lived in their house since 1991.

Have they had a serious argument recently? No, they haven’t, the last argument was in Christmas day in 1977

 

Es 11 p 53

Who is my boyfriend? Her boyfriend is Ian.

Who still lives here? Pat lives here.

Who is still here? Karen is married.

Who is on holiday now? Jane is on holiday.

 

Es 12 p 53

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.

 

Es 13 p 53

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

SINCE: Tuesday, last night, 1 January, 2004

 

Es 14 p 53

How long have you been a student at this school? I’ve been a student of this school since 2011.

How long have you knoen your best friend? I’ve known my best friend since 2008.

How long have you lived in your house? I lived in my house since I was born.

How long have you liked your favourite artist? I’ve liked my favourite artist since last year.

How long had this book? I’ve had this book since September.

Es 15 p 53

How long have you spoken English? She’s spoken English since she was eleven years old.

How long have you been a teacher? She’s been a teacher since for 20 years.

How long have you lived in your house? She’s lived in her house since 2000.

How long have you owned your car? She’s owned her car for 3 years.

How long have you had your watch? She’s had her watch for 5 years.