Pag.143 n.1

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

b)Sophie has gone to the shops.

c)I have been having French since March.

d)I haven't been reading this book yet.

e)Paul has just left the room.

f)I haven't gone to the cinema for ages.

g)I have never eaten snails before.

h)I've lost Helen's phone number.

 

N.2

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 being 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 are none left.

 

N.3

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

    B:No, not yet. Shall we go? 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 have been phoning Carol all day, but there's no reply.

    B: I expect she has been going 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 have broken it, of course.

 

Pag.144 n.4

a) A:Sorry I'm late have you been waiting long?

    B:No problem. I have only just got here myself.

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

    B:Really? I have never smoked.

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

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

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

    B:How long have you been knowing each other?

e) A: We have been having problems with our television lately.

    B:Has it ever broken down before?

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

   B:Let 's go for a walk. I have been finishing reading this newspaper now.

 

N.5

I have been really busy all cay in the office. People have been coming 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, but hasn't solved the problem. My computer has been making a 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?

N.6

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

DRIVER: Yes, Im in trouble. My car has stopped on the motorway, and I can't start it.

OPERATOR: Where are you exactly?

DRIVER: Well, I've managed to push the car to the side of the motorway. It's just past the exit for Dorchestee, direction south.

OPERATOR: I see. Have you been waiting there for long?

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

OPERATOR: Have you been filling the car recently?

DRIVER: It seemed OK yesterday. I don't think it's the battery.

OPERATOR: And what about petrol. Have you been filling the car recently?

DRIVER: I stopped this morning, the petrol tank is full.

OPERATOR: Has this happened before?

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

OPERATOR: In that case I'll send someone out to you as soon as possible.

 

PAG.145 n.7

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

b) The rain hasn't stoppet yet.

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

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

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

f) We have visited her twice since she went into hospital.

g) They have been loving each other secretly for years.

 

N.8

a) How long have you been going to yoga classes?  CORRETTA

b) They have gone out together for quite a while.   SBAGLIATA-->eliminare while

c)The new Tarantino film has just come out.  CORRETTA

d)The dog has barked all day-what's the matter with him?   SBAGLIATA-->The dog has been barking all day

e)My digital camera has been breaking down again!   SBAGLIATA--> My digital camera has broken down again!

f)How many mistakes have you found?  CORRETTA

 

N.9

a)She's been drinking again!

b)He has already smoked two packets of cigarettes.

c)What have you been learning so far?

d)We have been knowing that family for years.

e)He has been looking at the all evening.

f)She hasn't been saying a word since you left.

g)What are you been doing lately?

h)I have forgotten to reserve a table.

 

N.10

Dear Sir or Madam,

I haven't been living in this town for long, but I 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 peoplre, but I see that your newspaper haven't been reporting the fact. Also, there is an excellent art club and a music group which have recently opened an exhibition. But no publicity from you! Why haven't you reported this event? Another good thing about this town is the sports centre-people of all ages have been going to lessons since 1998 when the centre opened: but why haven't you informed the public about these lessons in your newspaper? Please give more space to local events!

Yours faithfully,

Julia Brown

 

Pag.151 n.3

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 haven't tried any practical medical subjects. Roddie is now the youngest person in our country to work with the medical volunteers who assist ambulance personnel. He has been working for 4 months. 'While assisting the experts, I haven't studied to observe and learn,' says Roddie. 'Before I started this job, I have learned a heart attack or an injury except in books and films and I haven't helped a sick person. Now I feel confident I can assist people in emergencies.'   'We have beeb working with Roddie for several months,' said Derek Gilliam, professional ambulance paramedic', amd although he haven't had any experience before he started, he is very enthusiastic and quick, and have been helping 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.

N.4

a)How long have you been studying English? For 10 years.

b)Had you studied and English before secondary school? No, I had not.

c)What vocabulary groups have you been studying over the past month? I have been studying the vocabulary groups of the body.

d)Have you ever visited and English-speaking country?Yes, I have visited London this year.

e)Have you ever watched a film in English? Yes, I have watched Harry Potter in English.

f)Have you been reading any English books or magazines in class? Unfortunately not.

 

N.5

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

b)Hanno praticato tennis assieme per anni.

c)Siamo stati fortunati, il tempo era bello.

d)Lei non ha mai visto nulla di simile.

e)Non l'ho ancora incontrata. É carina?

f)Per quanto tempo hai vissuto in quella casa prima di trasferirti?

g)Vi eravate appena sposati quando ho deciso di trasferirmi in Spagna.

h)Mio padre ha lavorato all'Alitalia per 30 anni.

 

N.6

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

b)We have never been in Greece.

c)Have you already met the new secretary?

d)I have never seen anything like that.

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

f)Last Saturday we have gone at Carlo and Daniela's house.

g)When I have known Mike, he had just moved in Miami.

h)My son has born in this house.