Communicating » 2A Interacting
Es. n°4 pag. 51
Sue: Did you heard the news? Ian and Monica have decided to get married.
Mike: No way! Has he tell his parents yet?
Sue: Yes, he has told them last night.
Mike: When did they met?
Sue: They met last year.
Mike: Has he finished college?
Sue: No, she hasn’t finished yet.
Es. n°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 mom 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!
Es. n°6 pag. 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 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. n°7 pag. 51
Have you ever met anyone famous? I’ve never met anyone famous.
Have you ever have a blind date? No, I haven’t.
Have you ever saw your favourite band in concert? No, I haven’t.
Es. n°10 pag. 53
1. How long have Norm and Jean known each other? They’ve known each other for 56 years.
2. How long have they lived in Stretford? They have lived there since 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? Yes, they had on Christmas 1977.
Es. n°11 pag. 53
1. Ian has been my boyfriend for five months.
Leo was my boyfriend for five years.
-Who is my boyfriend? He’s Ian.
2. Pat has lived here For ten days.
Pam lived here for ten years.
-Who still lived here? Pat still lives here.
3. Karen has been married for two years,
Kevin was married for ten years.
-Who is still married? Karen is still married.
4. Jane has been on holiday since July.
Pete was on holiday in July.
-Who is on holiday now? Jane is on holiday now.
Es. n°12 pag. 53
1. Joes 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 since ten years.
6. Norm and Jane have been in love for a long time.
Es. n°13 pag. 53
I haven’t received a text message for ten minutes.
I don’t eat anything since 7 o’clock.
Our team hasn’t a volleyball match since Tuesday.
I live in Friuli since 2004.
I’ve played the piano for most of my life.
For a lots ages I’ve fell in love to a bad boy.
I haven’t had an affair for a long time.
Es. n°14 pag. 53
How long have you:
1. Been a student at this school? I have for one year and a half.
2. Known your best friend? It depends on which best friend.
3. Lived in your house? I’ve lived here since 1998.
4. Liked your favourite band/artist? I’ve been liked him for 1 year.
5. Had your pullover? I’ve had this since last year.
Es. n°15 pag. 53
1.How long have you taught at this school? I’ve did it for 23 years.
2. How long have you spoken English? I’ve spoken it for 48 years.
3. How long have you been a teacher? I’ve been a teacher since 1975.
4. How long have you lived in your house? I’ve lived in my house for 12 years.
5. How long have you owned your car? I’ve owned my car since 2006.
6. How long have you had your watch? I’ve had my watch for 3 years.