Language use and speaking
Exercise 8.a)Say what these people have bought lately.
b) What have you bought lately?
Exercise 9. Have you ever done this?
Ex.: I’ve never played golf.
I’ve stayed in a 5-star hotel once.
play golf
stay in a 5-star hotel
get up at 4 in the morning
stay up all night reading
take part in a demonstration
film a documentary
write a poem
compose a song
miss a flight
see a ghost
sleep in the open air
win an award
meet anyone famous
rent a car
Exercise 10. a) Say what has just happened using the prompts.
Ex.: I / wake up => I’ve just woken up.
I / come back home from university.
My dad / tell me about it.
He / start a new job.
We / hear the news.
A friend of mine / leave for Madrid.
They / send us an agreement.
The taxi / arrive.
What have you or someone you know just done?
Exercise 11. Take turns asking if your partner has done these things yet and answering
that you’ve already done this.
Ex.: to finish => Have you finished yet? – Yes, I’ve already finished.
to see this screen adaptation
to start editing
to read that critique
to book the hotel
to have a bite
to move house
to decide on the title
to upload your photos
Exercise 12. Put the word in brackets in the most natural place.
I’ve seen that slasher twice. (already)
He’s been to Austria. (never)
The programme has started. (just)
Prices have gone up dramatically. (recently)
Has she been married? (ever)
I haven’t finished writing this draft version. (yet)
Have you booked the flight? (yet)
To be honest I haven’t done much. (lately)
Language use and communication
Exercise 13. This is the way Nick’s flat looked a month ago.
This is what it looks like now.
What has Nick done over the last month?
In pairs. Find out what your partner has done recently and then tell the rest of the group about it.
Exercise 14. ’scan meanis, hasorPossessive Case. Which is it each time?
I hope he’s ready.
I don’t really like Mark’s idea.
He’s not in at the moment.
Everyone’s left.
Nobody’s seen Mary’s boyfriend yet.
She’s really very pretty.
He’s gorgeous!
Nick’s got a bedsit near here.
She’s worrying about her son.
Who’s got a mic stand?
I think he’s read the draft version.
Look! It’s started snowing.
Do you remember the film’s running time?
It’s getting dark.
Exercise 15. Put 5 types of questions to the sentences.
1. Helen’s brother has published two interesting reviews.
2. Russell has shot a feature short.
Exercise 16. Below there are 10 ways to answer the question “Have you ever been to (Greece)?”.
Complete each answer with “Yes” or “No”.
… , but I’d love to.
… , I went there a couple of years ago.
… . I’ve heard of it, but I’ve never been there.
… , but I’ve always wanted to.
… , it’s wonderful. I’m sure you’ll love it.
… , but I’ve never really wanted to.
… , and it was awful. I’ll never go there again.
… , but a friend of mine has.
… , but I’m thinking of going there.
… , but it’s brilliant from what I’ve heard.
b) Ask your partner if they have ever been to these places. Try to use the answers above.
Andorra, Malta, Canada, Mexico, Singapore, Nepal, Peru, India, Hawaii, Cuba, Egypt, Turkey, Scotland, Oslo, Tokyo, the Middle East.
c) Make a list of places you could speak about using the phrases from part a).
Swap the lists with your partner and question each other.
Don’t forget to use the answers above. Try and do it from memory.
Exercise 17. Put in been or gone.
Mark is away on holiday. He’s … to Norway.
Mark is back. He’s … to Norway.
Pat was here in the morning but I think she’s … now.
Where have your parents … ? Why aren’t they at home?
Rome is a really nice city. I’ve … there three times.
Have you … to that new Indian place round the corner?
Can I speak to Bill, please? – Sorry, he’s … to the bank.
Have you ever … to Sweden? – No, but a friend of mine has.
This is the first time I’ve … here.
I can’t find Sue. Where has she … ?
Sue’s just come back. Where has she … ?
Exercise 18. Do you know your groupmates well?
Ask them questions they’re bound to answer with “No, I haven’t”.