IPorcelli_Homework_1.10.2015

 

Exercise 1 page 143

 

a)     I’ve been living here for three months.

b)     Sophie has been going to the shops.

c)      I’ve been studying French since March.

d)     I’ve been reading this book yet.

e)     Paul has just left the room

f)       I’ve been going to the cinema for ages.

g)      I’ve never eaten snails before.

h)     I’ve never remembered Helen’s phone number.

 

Exercise 2 page 143

 

a)     I’ve been receiving lots of junk email since I registered with that website.

b)     I’ve received Tony and Barbara’s wedding invitation. I didn’t Know they were getting married.

c)      The doctor has been visiting patients all morning.

d)     The doctor has visited five patients so far.

e)     Tom’s been seeing Meg for almost a year now.

f)       Tom has seen Meg only in a photograph.

g)      Lee’s been watching videos since he woke up.

h)     Lee’s watched at least three videos since he woke up.

i)       Who’s been eating my chocolates? There are only two left.

j)       Who’s eaten my chocolates? There is none left.

 

Exercise 3 page 143

 

a)     A: The new Harry Potter is on at the multiplex cinema. Have you seen it?

B: No, not yet. I’ve been looking forward to seeing it for ages.

b)     A: What’s the matter ?You look really tired.

B:I am! I’ve been studying all day , and I haven’t finished yet.

A: Oh well, time for a break.

c)      A: I’ve been phoning Carol all day, but there’s no reply.

B:I expect she has gone swimming with her friends.

d)     A: Have you heard the news?

B: What news?

A: Someone has been robbing the bank at the end of the road.

e)     A: Why is your leg in plaster?

B: That’s a silly question! I ‘ve broken it, of course.

 

Exercise 4 page 144

 

a)     A: Sorry I’m late. Have you been waiting along?

b)     B: No, problem. I have only just got here my self.

c)      A: Guess what? I have stopped smoking.

d)     B: Really? I have never smoked.

e)     A: How long have you been following this diet?

B: For a while. But I have also done physical exercise.

f)       A: I have seen a lot of Ken recently.

B: How long have you known each other?

g)      A: We have got problems with our television lately.

B: Has it ever broken down before ?

h)     A:I need to stretch my legs. I have been sitting all day.

B: Let’s go for a walk. I have finished reading this newspaper now.

 

Exercise 5 page 144

 

I have been really busy all day in the office. People have come in asking for all sorts of things and the phone hasn’t stopped ringing. The computer technician has come twice already to fix my computer, but he hasn’t solved the problem. My computer has been making strange noise since I switched it on this morning. I have only done half of what I wanted to do, but it’s not my fault. How about you? What have you been doing all day ?

 

Exercise 6 page 144

 

O:Hello, Emergency Services, can I help you ?

D:Yes, I’m in trouble. My car has stopped on the motorway, and I can’t start it.

O:Where are you exactly ?

D:Well, I’ve been managing to push the car to the side of the motorway. It’s just past the exit for Dorchester, direction south.

O:I see. Have you bee waiting there for long ?

D:I’ve been sitting here for 20 minutes, but I can’t get the car to start.

O:Have you checked the battery recently ?

D:I t seemed ok yesterday. I don’t think it’s the battery.

O:And what about petrol. Have you filed the car recently ?

D:I stopped this morning the petrol tank is full.

O:Has this happened before ?

D:No, never. I’ve been driving this car for 18 months with no problems.

O:In this case I’ll send someone out to you as soon as possible.

 

Exercise 7 page 145

 

a)     My English has really improved since my trip to Great Britain.

b)     The train hasn’t been stopping yet.

c)      She has been in bed with a fever all day long.

d)     Mario has been studying Chinese for 4 years but without any real improvement.

e)     How long have they been discussing the Stretto di Messina.

f)       We have been visiting her twice since she went to the hospital.

g)      They have loved each other secretly for years.

 

Exercise 8 page 145

 

d) The dog has been barking all day- what’s the matter with him?

e) My digital camera has broken down again.

 

 

Exercise 9 page 145

 

a)     She’s been drinking again.

b)     He has already been smoking two packets of cigarettes.

c)      What are you learning so far ?

d)     We have known that family for years.

e)     He has been looking at me all evening.

f)       She hasn’t said a word since you left.

g)      What have you done lately?

h)     I have forgot to reserve a table.

 

Exercise 10 page 145

 

Dear Sir or Madam,

I haven’t been living in this town for long, but I have already noticed some important things about it. First of all, some local people have just decided to open a new youth club on a volunteer basis. This is very positive for young people, but I see that your newspaper hasn’t reported the fact. Also, there is an excellent art club and a music group which has recently been opening an exhibition. But no publicity from you! Why haven’t you reported this event ?

Another good thing about this town is the sport centre-people of all ages have been going to the lessons since 1998 when the centre opened: but why haven’t you been informing the public about these lessons in your newspapers?

Please give more space to local events!

 

Your faithfully,

Julia Brown

 

Exercise 3 page 151

 

For his 18th birthday Roddie Lewis’s parents gave him an unusual birthday present: a course in First Aid. Roddie is interested in medicine and hopes to become a doctor. He has been studying science and mathematics at school for several years, but hadn’t seen any practical medical subjects. Roddie is now the youngest person in our county to work with the medical volunteers who assist ambulance personnel. He had worked for 4 months. ‘While assisting the experts, I had tried to observe and learn,’ says Roddie. ‘Before I started this job, I had learnt a heart attack or injury exceot in books and films and I had never helped a sick person. Now I feel confident I can assist people in emergencies. ‘ ‘We have been working with Roddie for several months,9 said Derek Gilliam, professional ambulance paramedic,’ and although he hadn’t had any experience before he started, he is very enthusiastic and quick, and had helped a lot. He has the qualities of an excellent doctor.’ Roddie takes his final school exam later this year, and hopes to win a place at medical school.

 

Exercise 4 page 151

 

a)     I’ve been studying English since I was 6 years old.

b)     Yes, I had.

c)      Over the past month I’ve been studying as vocabulary groups clothes, family, food and sports.

d)     Yes, I have. I’ve visited England and Wales.

e)     Yes, I have. I’ve watched “Disconnect”.

f)       Yes, we have. We’ve read “New York short stories”.

 

Exercise 5 page 151

 

a)     Non sono mai stati all’estero prima d’ora.

b)     Loro hanno giocato a tennis insieme per anni.

c)      Noi siamo stati fortunati, il tempo era bello.

d)     Lei non ha mai visto niente simile a questo.

e)     Non l’ho mai incontrata finora. È carina ?

f)       Da quanto tempo vivevi in questa casa prima di trasferirti?

g)      Ti eri appena spostato quando hai deciso di trasferirti in spagna.

h)     Mio padre ha lavorato per l’Alitalia per 30 anni.

 

Exercise 6 page 151

 

a)     Marco has been living in Paris for 1 year.

b)     We have never been in Greece.

c)      Have you met the new secretary yet ?

d)     I’ve never seen anything like that before.

e)     Sally and Peter have been working together for years.

f)       Last Saturday we went to Carlo and Daniela’s house.

g)      When met Mike he had just moved to Miami.

h)     My son was born in that house.