Communicating » 2A Interacting
Per 29.10.2012
PaG 51 e 53
Es 4 )
Sue Have you heard the news ? Ian and Monica have decided to get married.
Mike No way! Has he told his parent yet ?
Sue Yes, he told them last night.
Mike When did they met ?
Sue They met last year.
Mike Has she finish college ?
Sue No, she hasn't finished yet.
Es 5 )
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..
Margare 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.
Es 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 e-mail!
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 pm. You can do it now.
A But my favourite TV programme has already started.
Es 7 ) ??
Es 10)
How long have Norm and Jean known each other ?
They have known each other for 56 years.
How long have they lived in Stretford ?
They have lived in Stretford since 1961. ( 14 February 1961 )
How long have they lived in their house ?
They have lived in their house for 20 years, since 1991.
Have they had a serious argument recently ?
No, they haven't . They haven't a serious argument since Christmas Day 1977.
Es 11 )
Ian has been my boyfriend for five months. Leo was my boyfriend for five years.
Who's my boyfriend ? Ian is her boyfriend.
Pat has lived here for ten days. Pan lived here for ten years.
Who still lives here ? Pat still lives here.
Karen has been married for two years. Kevin was married for ten years.
Who is still married ? The person that is still married, is Karen.
Jane has been on holiday since July. Pete was on holiday in July.
Who's on holiday now ? Jane is on holiday now.
Es 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.
6. Norm and Jean have been in love for a long time.
Es 13)
FOR → ten minutes
a long time
ages
last night
a week
SINCE → Tuesday
1 January
7 o' clock
2004
most of my life
I've been on holiday since Tuesday.
I've studied for ten minutes.
I've lived here for a long time.
I've married since 2004.
Es 14 )
1 A How long have you been a student at this school ?
B I've been a student at this school since 2010.
2. A How long have you known your best friend ?
B I've known my best friend for 4 years.
3 A How long have you lived in your house ?
B I've lived in my house since 1997.
4 A How long have you liked your favourite artist ?
B I've liked my favourite artist for two years.
5.A How long have you had this book
B I've had this book for one year.
Es 15 )
How long have you taught at this school ? I've taught at this school since 1985.
How long have you spoken English ? I've spoken English for 30 years.
How long have you been a teacher ? I've been a teacher for 35 years.
How long have you lived in your house ? I've lived in my house since 2007.
How long have you own ( own ?? ) your car ? I've own my car for 7 years.
How long have you had your watch ? I've had my watch for 3 years.