Listening (Present Perfect)

Unit 73

1.

- What’s the matter? Why’s the bus stopped?

- There’s been an accident.

- Has there? Again?

- Yes. There’s been three here this week.

- Yes, I know. But it’s only Wednesday.

- Yes, it’s the most dangerous corner I’ve ever seen.

2.

- Look at this girl!

- What about her?

- Look at her dress!

- What about it?

- It’s the same as mine! That’s what!

- No, it isn’t. It’s different from yours.

- Is it?

- Yes! Hers is shorter than yours.

3.

- Are you a new student?

- No, I am not.

- Oh, how long have you been here?

- As long as you!

- Why haven’t I seen you?

- I’ve been ill.

4.

- Can I borrow ten pounds?

- Why don’t you go to the bank?

- My check hasn’t arrived yet.

- Oh, I am sorry, but I’m broke.

- What can I do?

- Ask George! He is as rich as Rockefeller.

Unit 65

Elmer Celt is from Kansas. He’s on a fourteen-day tour of Europe. The tour started in London. At the moment he is in Prague. This is the eighth day of the tour. He’s already been to 7 countries and stayed in capital cities. He’s never been to Europe before and he’s already seen a lot of new places. He’s done a lot of interesting things and the tour hasn’t finished yet.

Unit 66

- Hello Elmer! Is that you?

- Yes, mama.

- Where’re you now, Elmer?

- I’ve just arrived in Prague, mama.

- You haven’t sent me any postcards yet, Elmer?

- Yes, I have. I sent one from every city.

- Have you been to Paris yet, Elmer?

- Yes, I have.

- Have you been to Vienna yet?

- No, I haven’t. We’re going to Vienna tomorrow.

- Elmer, are you still there?

- Yes, mama.

- How many countries have you seen now, Elmer?

- Well, this is the eighth day, so I’ve already seen 8 countries.

- Have you spent much money, Elmer?

- Yes, mama. I’ve bought a lot of souvenirs and I wanna buy some more. Can you send me a thousand dollars?

- All right, Elmer. Elmer, are you listening to me?

- Yes, mama.

- Have you taken many photographs, Elmer?

- Yes, mama. I’ve taken a lot. I’ve made a tree-rolls film.

- Have you met any nice girls yet, Elmer?

- Oh, yes, mama. There’s a girl from Texas on the tour. We’ve done everything together.

- Elmer, Elmer are you still there?

Упражнение № 1

Complete using the correct form of the verb in brackets.

1. It's the first time (I/ ever/ eat)octopus!

2. Sandy (not/see)his sister since she went to university.

3. They (go) on holiday to Spain and won't be back until the end of the month.

4. Poor Mary! She (write)that essay for hours now and she still hasn't finished!

5. (you/ ever / meet)anyone famous?

6. (1 / try)to get in touch with Jenny all morning, but I can't find her anywhere.

7. (1/ not finish)the book yet so I can't tell you what happens.

8. (you/ already / decide)where you're going this summer?

9. (We/ live)here for the last six years.

10. (I/ never/ hear}such nonsense!

Упражнение № 2

Choose past simple or present perfect simple

1. When (you/go) … to San Francisco?

2. How many times (you/be) … to London?

3. (he/be) … in the office yesterday?

4. I (not/see) … Peter last week because he was ill.

5. President Clinton (visit) … our country five years ago.

6. I (meet) … Prince Charles twice - once five years ago and once this year.

7. How often (you/go) … on holiday when you were a child?

8. Welcome back, John. (you/have) … a good holiday?

9. How many times (you/try) … to pass your driving test?

10. When (you/go) … to Rome?

11. You look different. (you/have) … a haircut?

12. I (not/see) … David at all this week. I don't even know where he is.

13. (you/speak) .. to John yet?

14. My sister (be) … to New York three times and she's going again next month.

Упражнение № 3

Translate the following sentences:

1. Сколько вы здесь живете? – Всю жизнь.

2. Я знаю ее с детства. Это моя лучшая подруга.

3. Это уже четвертая таблетка, которую ты сегодня выпил. В чем дело?

4. Вы когда-нибудь были в США? – Да. Я был там три раза. Когда вы ездили туда в последний раз? – Прошлым летом.

5. Он очень изменился за последнее время.

6. Не ждите его, он ушел.

7. Никто не видел ее с прошлой недели.

8. Мы знаем друг друга много лет.

9. Он очень изменился с тех пор, как умерла его мама.

10. Сколько времени он носит бороду? – Полгода.

11. Она в пятый раз печет этот торт.

12. Это самый большой гриб, который я когда-либо находила.

13. Вы когда-нибудь работали на ферме? - Нет, никогда.

Упражнение № 4

How often have you been to the different kinds of entertainment? Write sentences. Example:

1. I’ve been to the circus once in my life. I’ve been to a rock concert twice this year. I’ve never been to the opera

the cinema the circus the opera a rock/jazz/classical music concert a rock festival

Упражнение № 5

Write three things that you didn’t do yesterday, and three things that you have never done.

Model: 1,2, 3 I didn’t …… yesterday.

4,5,6 I have never …

Упражнение № 6