AMilan - revisione dei tempi passati

Inside Grammar Pag.143 es.1

a. I've been living here for three month

b. Sophie has gone to the shops.

c. I've been studying French since March.

d. I haven't finished reading this book yet.

e. Paul has just left

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

g. I have never eaten snails before.

h. I have forgotten Helen's phone number.

 

es.2

a. I have been receiving lots of junk email since I registered with taht website.

b. I've received Tony and Barbara's wedding invitation. I din't know they were gettin 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's has seen Meg only in a photograph.

g. Lee's been watching videos since he woke up.

h. Lee's watched al least thrhee videos since he woke up

i. Who's been eating my chocolatetes? There are only two left.

j. Who's eaten my chocolates? There are none left

 

es.3

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

   B:No, not yet. Shall I 've been looking foeward to seeing it for ages.

b.A:What's the matter? You look really tired!

   B:I am. I have been studying all day, and I haven't finished yet.

   A: Oh well, time for a break.

c.A:I have phoned 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's news?

   A: Someone has robbed 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 es.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 been doing physical exercise.

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

  B: How long have you known each other?

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

   B:Has it ever broken before?

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

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

 

es.5

I have been really busy all day in the office. People have been coming in asking for all sorts of things and phone hasn't stopped ringing. The computer technician has come twice already to fix my computer, but he han't solved the problem. My computer has been making a strange noise since I swiched 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?

 

es.6

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

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

O: Where are you exacly?

D: Well, I have maneged to push the car to the side on the motorway. It's just past the exit for Dorchester, direction south.

O: I see. Have you been 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: It seemed OK yesterday. I don't think it's the battery.

O:And what about petrol. Have you filled 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 month with no problems.

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

 

Pag. 145 es.7

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

b. The rain hasn't stopped 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 Streeto di Messina?

f. We have visited her twic since she went into the hospital.

g. They have loved each other sectretly for years.

 

es.8

b. They have been going out together for qiet a while.

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

e. My digital camera has broken down again.

 

es. 9

b. He has already smoken two packet of cigarette.

c. What have you learnt so far?

d. We have known that family for years.

e. He has been looking at me all evening.

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

g. What have you been doing lately?

h. I have forgotten to reserve a table

 

es. 10

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 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 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!

Your faithfully,

Julia Brown.

 

Pag. 151 es.3

For his 18^ birthday Roddie Lewis's parents give him an unhusual birthday present a course in First Aid. Robbie 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 studied science any pratical medical subjects. Roddie is now the youngest person in our contry to work with the medical volunteer who assist ambulance personnet. He has been helping for 4 mounths. 'While assisting the experts.

I have been trying to observe and learn' says Roddie. 'Before I started this job, I had't seen a heart attack of an injury except in books and films I have never helped a sick person. Now I feel confident I can assist people in emergencies'

'We have been working with Roddie for several mounths' said Derek G. professional ambulance paramedic and althought he hadn't had any experience before he started he is very enthusiastic and quick, and has been learning a lot. He has the qualities of an excellent doctor.'

Roddie takes his final school exams later this year, and hopes to win a place at medical school.

 

es.5

a. Loro non sono mai stati all'estero.

b. Noi abbiamo giocato a tennis insieme per anni.

c. Noi eravamo fortunati, il tempo era bello.

d. Lei non ha mai visto qualcosa come quello

e. Io non l'ho incontrata ancora. E' simpatica?

f. Quanto tempo hai vissuto in quella casa prima di andartene?

g. Voi eravate appena sposati quando ho deciso di andare in Spagna.

h. Mio padre ha lavorato per Alitalia per 30 anni.

 

es.6

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

b. We have never been to Greece.

c. Have you already met the new secretary?

d. I've never seen anything like that

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

f. Last saturday we went to Carlo and Daniela's house.

g. When I met Mike, he had just moved to Miami.

h. My son was born in this house.