Ex.15. Correct the mistakes if there are any.
Ex.14. Read the sentences in the box, and then match them with their description. Explain your choice.
Ex.13. Read the sentences below and express the same idea in a different way.
Model:
I have never seen such a good comedy. → It/This is the best comedy I have ever seen.
1. We have never had such a wonderful New Year party before!
2. I have never visited such an old castle before.
3. How do you like his new novel? - Honestly, I have never read such a boring book!
4. I have never eaten at such a nice restaurant. The meal is delicious here!
5. The coffee is disgusting! I have never tasted such awful coffee.
6. Cathy is so patient and tolerant of other people. – You’re right. I have never met such a patient person.
7. Do you enjoy your new job? – Oh, yes. I have never had such a good job.
8. I’m glad Steve agreed to work with us. I have never met anyone more reliable and responsible than he is.
9. This painting of yours is really fantastic! I have never seen anything better.
10. Your new song is brilliant! I have never heard anything better!
Model:
· My elder brother has been in Stockholm since 2006. – (a) It started in the past
and continues up to the present. My elder brother lives and works there now.
· Look! They have finally painted the house! – (d) The result is visible. You can
see it now.
| 1. Rachel is the most intelligent person I’ve ever met. 2. She has been the manager of your firm since last year, hasn’t she? 3. I’ve received five faxes from them today. 4. Have you heard the news? Mark has bought a horse. - I know. He is crazy about horses and horse-riding. 5. Hurray! Our football team has won! 6. I’ve known Paul for a few months, but I’ve met his sister only once. 7. This is the nicest restaurant I have ever been to! 8. Sorry, Liz, I can’t go now. I’ve just washed my hair. 9. Aunt Sonia has bought a house. 10.Be careful where you walk. Samantha’s broken a vase, and Johnny’s already cut himself. 11. They have developed a new brand of toothpaste. 12. Amazing news! Our country has won the right to host the Games. 13. A cup of coffee, Vic? – No, thank you. I’ve drunk two cups this morning. 14. Why aren’t you going home, Tommy? It’s going to rain. – I can’t. I’ve lost the key. 15. Ow! I’ve burnt myself! | a - action which started in the past and continues up to the present; b - action which happened in an unfinished time period (today, this morning, and it is still morning.) c - action which happened at an unstated time in the past (the exact time is not mentioned, unknown or unimportant. What is important is only the action / the fact itself); d - action which happened in the past and the result can be seen now; e - giving recent news or fresh information; f - something that describes personal experience with superlatives or ordinals. |
1. Let’s wait a little. He hasn’t phone yet.
2. Have you heard the news? Tom and Lucy got married.
3. Is Jill in the office? - I don’t know. I haven’t seen her all day.
4. I am at university since nine o’clock.
5. It’s the first time he have given us an interview.
6. Sorry, Colin, I haven’t still booked the flight.
7. Karen has been to the baker’s. She’ll be home very soon.
8. Have you finished the project? – Yes, we have. We’ve finished it two days ago.
9. Sharon has been on the phone for ages.
10. John hasn’t answered my letter not yet.
11. My husband doesn’t sleep very well recently.
12. He has been one of the leading fashion designers from the early 1980s.
13. I haven’t saw Martha for months. How’s she?
14. This is the third time Alan goes to Milan this year.
15. Really? He is lucky. By the way, did you ever go to Italy?