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6.Henry … late yesterday so he … Geometry. (be; miss)

7.Yesterday Sue … a package from Tom. (receive)

8.Three years ago I … swimming with my friends. (go)

9.When I … in Italy, I … in a luxury hotel. (be; stay)

10.Kelly … her project a week ago. (finish)

4.10. Write the correct question for the following sentences, as in the model.

Model: – I watched TV last night. (When)

–When did you watch TV?

1.Joe went to bed at 10.30. last evening. (When)

2.I had a nice holiday in Rome. (Where)

3.Susan bought a fashion magazine yesterday. (What)

4.It wasn’t warm in the room so the teacher closed the window. (Why)

5.Helen received grant for her research work two weeks ago. (What)

6.Lora played tennis with her group-mates an hour ago. (Who)

7.I took a shower because the weather was hot. (Why)

8.The computer cost two thousand dollars. (How much)

9.The lecture began at 9.00. o’clock today. (When)

10.She took an interesting book in the library. (What)

4.11.Make the following sentences negative, as in the model.

Model: – She answered the first question. (the second question)

–She didn’t answer the second question.

1.Peter had dinner with Dorothy. (Fiona)

2.We knew her address. (phone number)

3.I bought some flowers. (chocolates)

4.They spoke Spanish. (English)

5.Lora wrote a letter to Jeremy. (Chris)

6.Fred felt well last night. (yesterday morning)

7.Our group traveled to London. (Oxford)

8.I visited my parents on Friday. (on Sunday)

9.You saw Mr. Little at the university. (Mrs. Swanack)

10.Jack sent an e-mail to his brother. (sister)

11.They finished the course of English last month. (the course of German)

12.Henry told me about his plans yesterday afternoon. (yesterday morning)

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4.12.Read the following answers and match the number of the question each speaker is answering.

1.Which faculty are you studying at?

2.Who is the dean of your faculty?

3.How old is your faculty?

4.How many departments and specialties are there at the faculty?

5.How long have you been studying at the university?

6.Have you taken part in international conferences?

Speaker 1: Well, I don’t know exactly how old my faculty is. I think more than twenty years. Yes, surely. Dr. Pet has been teaching computer science for more than twenty years. He told us about it during the lecture.

Speaker 2: The dean of our faculty is Gregory Watson. I know, he teaches optic electronics. He is very intelligent and helpful.

Speaker 3: No, never. I have never taken part in international conferences. One of my group-mates has already been to Germany and Holland with his scientific reports. I am not as clever as he is.

Speaker 4: Oh, my faculty is the best at the university. It’s the Faculty of Control Systems. I feel really happy because I am a student!

Speaker 5: I don’t know exactly. I am sure there are three departments. But I don’t know about specialties. Maybe eight or nine. The name of my department is the Department of Electronic Devices. My specialty is radioelectronics.

Speaker 6: I have been studying here for two years. Now I am a third-year student.

4.13.Write 10–12 sentences about your faculty. Mention the following things:

–the name of the faculty

–the departments of the faculty

–the specialty you are getting

–how old the faculty is

–the name of the dean

–the subjects you are having

–your future plans and wishes

4.15.Read the text “A Letter to a Penfriend” and answer the following questions.

1.Did Angela pass the last exam?

2.What mark did she get?

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3.When did Angela’s parents buy her a computer?

4.Was Angela good at Mathematics and Physics at school?

5.When did Angela have an interview?

6.How long has Mr. Bright been running computer business?

7.What did Mr. Bright ask Angela about?

8.Does Angela worry about finding a job? Why? Why not?

9.What is the most important thing for Angela at the moment?

10.Is it possible to imagine a modern society without computers? Why? Why not?

A LETTER TO A PENFRIEND

Hello Sally!

I am writing to you to share my success. I have just passed my last exam with an excellent mark and now I am free till the first of September. As I told you last time, I was always good at Mathematics and Physics at school. My parents bought me a computer when I was in the 11th grade. Since then I have always known that I will become a specialist in the sphere of computer design and technology. I have never failed the exams. I haven’t had any satisfactory marks yet.

You know that with the rapid development of economics it has become impossible to imagine modern society without computer systems and radioelectronics. No business is possible without computers so computer industry has already comprised almost all the spheres of professional life. Among recent trends in the engineering sciences computerization has become the most widespread.

A week ago I had an interview with the head of the computer firm, Mr. Bright. He asked me a lot of questions about my exam results, my plans and wishes. Mr. Bright has been running computer business for twelve years and now his firm is well-known all over the town where I live.

Recently I have read several advertisements in the newspaper. They offer a lot of vacancies in the sphere of computer design and engineering. So, there are a lot of employment opportunities in my specialty. I don’t worry about finding a job. The most important thing for me now is to work hard and to graduate from the university with excellent marks and to get the Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science.

Give my regards to Hillary and wish me luck.

Sincerely yours, Angela.

4.16.Match the following words and expressions with their equivalents.

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4.17.Complete the following sentences with the expressions from the box.

1.I am going to have the Red Diploma because I have passed my exams and credit tests with … … … … .

2.In newspaper advertisements there are … … … … in the sphere of business and finance.

3.According to statistics, every fifth highly-qualified specialist in computer engineering … … … the university.

4.… … … , the profession of a radioengineer has become one of the most important ones, especially at industrial enterprises.

5.Michael … … … History and Literature so he is going to enter the Humanity Department.

6.I have talked to some specialists and they have offered me a new direction … … … … … … .

7.It is impossible … … the further development of the university without taking part in some innovative programs.

8.Fred was offered a good job as a computer designer in the international company. He … … … yesterday and was asked a lot of questions.

9.‘Where is Susan?’ ‘She isn’t feeling well today because she … … her exam.’

10.I hope, my cousin will become … … … a big factory as he is good at organizing people. Besides, he is very intelligent and helpful.

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Table 4.3

Present Perfect Tense

I have already done my homework.

I have not (haven’t) gone shopping yet.

Have you washed the dishes yet?

– Yes, I have. / No, I haven’t.

She has written an article for the conference.

He has watched a new film.

I have known my friends since 2001.

I have read “Gone with the Wind” three times.

4.18. Complete the following sentences with the present perfect form of the verb in brackets, as in the model.

Model: – Kelly … no news from her parents for two weeks. (have)

–Kelly has had no news from her parents for two weeks.

1.I … Professor McKinley but I … a lot of him. (not meet; hear)

2.‘Do your parents know what university you are going to enter?’ ‘Yes, I … them.’ (tell)

3.Steve is taking part in the conference next week. He … a very interesting report. (prepare)

4.Mary likes this film very much. She … it twice this month. (see)

5.Look! Somebody … the books in the room. (leave)

6.Bill is on holiday. He … to Italy with his family. (go)

7.I … to her three times this week but I … the answer yet. (e-mail; not receive)

8.Henry … a great success in the sphere of telecommunications. (achieve)

9.‘Can I have this newspaper?’ ‘Yes, of course. I … it.’ (read)

10.Since 1998 our company … a lot of progress, so we have no problems with the clients. (make)

4.19.Find the verbs in the present perfect in the text “A Letter to a Penfriend”.

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–No, I haven’t read it so far. ever Have you ever been to Germany?

–No, never.

recently We have heard nothing of Sam recently. lately Sarah has been ill a lot lately.

never They have never discussed the problem with the group-mates. this week Barbara has had some new instructions from her boss this week.

4.20. Fill in for or since.

4.21. Write sentences with the time expressions from exercise 4.20.

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4.22.Complete the following sentences with since or for.

1.I haven’t been to the university … June.

2.My group-mate has had a computer … three years.

3.My mother has been a doctor … twenty-five years.

4.I haven’t seen you … ages.

5.It has been extremely cold … the last week.

6.Andrew has lived in Tokyo … the last three years.

7.I have become happier … I entered the university.

8.Ann graduated from the university in 1995 but she has worked as a shop assistant … ten years.

9.Karl has become a student of our faculty … he passed his last exam.

10.Lilly hasn’t visited her parents … three months already.

4.23.Read the interview between Angela and Mr. Bright. Which of the following things has Angela already done?

–present a diploma project

–pass the final exams

–buy a new flat

–choose a place of work

–give some advertisements to some local newspapers

–learn English

–get married

–have some English tests

–buy a new computer

–learn German

Mr. Bright: Hello, Angela! My name is Michael Bright and I am the head of the computer company. Every year I have interviews with the best students of the university because I am interested in finding some creative young people for my company. I have to ask you some questions. How long have you been living in Oxford?

Angela: I’ve been living in Oxford for six years already. I am a fifth-year student now and I have just presented my course project. I haven’t passed the final exams yet.

Mr. Bright: I liked you course project a lot. I have discovered some new ideas which can be useful in my business. How long have you been working on the project?

Angela: Mm… I’ve been working on my project for more than half a year. I have done my best and now I feel satisfied with the result.

Mr. Bright: Can you speak any foreign languages?

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Angela: I am not from England, you know. I was born in Argentina; my parents are still living in Buenos-Aires. But I have learnt English. I have had some English tests and they said that my English is nearly perfect. But I have not learnt German yet. I started the course in February and I am planning to finish it in two months’ time.

Mr. Bright: Oh, it is very important for my company as we have our brunch in Hanover in Germany. Have you chosen a place of work yet?

Angela: No, not yet. I have already given some advertisements to local newspapers but I have not got any suggestions yet. Still I believe that my specialty is really popular nowadays. I hope that after some time I will get some interesting information about international firms and companies as well as vacancies they have.

Mr. Bright: Are you married, Angela?

Angela: No, I am not. I have a boyfriend but we haven’t got married yet. Fred has just found a new job so we are planning to get married right after I pass my exams and got the Diploma. My parents have just bought a flat here in Oxford. They would like to live here and see me more often. They miss me a lot. They have also bought me a new computer as an award for my successful graduation. They feel proud of me.

Mr. Bright: Very good, Angela. I would really like to invite you to work for my company. I hope you will have a wonderful career and I wish you luck. I will e-mail you in June. Think about my suggestion, please. Good bye, Angela.

Angela: Good bye, Mr. Bright. Thank you for the interview.

4.24.Write questions and answers about Angela, as in the model.

Model: – Has Angela presented a diploma project yet?

–Yes, she has. Angela has already presented her diploma project.

–Has Angela passed the final exams yet?

–No, she hasn’t. Angela has not passed the final exams yet.

4.25.Read the interview between Angela and Mr. Bright again and tick true sentences.

1.Angela has been living in Oxford for six years.

2.She has been working on her project for more than a year.

3.Angela’s parents have just moved to Oxford.

4.Angela has been learning German since February.

5.Angela has already had some suggestions of work.

6.Angela has got married recently.

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Table 4.5

Present Perfect Progressive Tense

She has been working on her diploma project for half a year. I have been running computer business since 1995.

She has not (hasn’t) been working on her diploma project for a year. I have not (haven’t) been running computer business since 1993.

Has she been working on her diploma project for three months?

–Yes, she has.

–No, she hasn’t.

Have you been running computer business since 1995?

–Yes, I have.

–No, I haven’t.

How long has she been working on her diploma project?

–She has been working on her diploma project for half a year. How long have you been running computer business?

–I have been running computer business since 1995.

4.26.Complete the following sentences with the present perfect or present perfect progressive form of the verb in brackets, as in the model.

Model: – Where is Susan?

–She … for the university. (just / leave)

–She has just left for the university.

1.A: Henry looks tired.

B: He …volleyball for two hours. (play)

2.A: Is Kelly in the university library?

B: Yes, she is. She … since 4 o’clock. (prepare for exams)

3.A: Does Bob live in Brighton?

B: Yes, he … here for three years. (live)

4.A: Have you read the article which I gave you last week? B: No, I … it yet. (finish)

5.A: Does Lucy work for Microsoft Company?

B: Yes, she … as an engineer for ten years. (work)

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6.A: Has Joanna finished the laboratory work yet? B: No, she … it since the first lesson. (do)

7.A: Where is Violet?

B: She is in her room. She … her homework for the whole evening. (do)

8.A: Why are you happy?

B: I … my diploma project. (just / present)

9.A: Has John come back home yet?

B: No, he … the interview with the students since 10 a.m. and he …it yet. (have; finish)

10.A: How is Greg?

B: I don’t know. I … him this week. (see)

4.27.Work in pairs. Ask your partner the following questions and notice the answers.

1.How long have you been studying at the university?

2.Have you presented your course project yet?

3.Have you ever taken part in university conferences?

4.How long have you been learning English?

5.Have you ever had English tests?

6.Have you always passed your exams with good and excellent marks?

7.Have you bought anything recently?

8.How long have you been living in your present flat (room)?

9.Have you ever had a job interview?

10.Have you chosen a place of work yet?

4.28.Tell the results of the questionnaire to the class, as in the model.

Model: – My partner has been studying at the university for … years.

–He has presented his course project once.

OR: – He has not presented his course project yet.

4.29.Look at your notes. Then, decide if you will offer your partner to work for your company. Why? Why not?

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