Ex.8. Choose the correct word (adverb of time) in italics. In some sentences both variants are possible. Translate the sentences.

1. John Grisham is a well-known American writer. He has written about twenty novels still/so far.

2. They have already/still employed a new supervisor.

3. Jeff is very sad. He has ever/just failed the exam.

4. We’ve just/already gone through the customs.

5. Have you never/ever tasted paella? – Yes, I have. I tasted it when I was on holiday in Spain.

6. You’re just in time. The concert hasn’t begun still/yet.

7. I have never/just seen this film before.

8. Have you seen any good films since/ lately?

9. The secretary has typed ten letters this morning yet/so far.

10. Our neighbours have moved to another town recently/so far.

 

Ex.9. Fill in for or since.

1. ______ 2010 – since 2010

2. ______ two hours

3. ______ I was five.

4. ______ ages

5. ______ they moved to Italy

6. ______ six months

7. ______ we were at college

8. ______ half an hour.

9. ______ last spring

10. ______ a long time

 

Ex.10. Complete the sentences, choosing for or since and putting the verbs into the correct form. The first two sentences have been done for you.

1. Claudia __________ (not, learn) very much ______ the term began. She needs to study harder. – Claudia has not learnt very much since the term began. She needs to study harder.

2. The Browns __________ (live) here ______ a long time. They __________ (live) here ______ 1990. – The Browns have lived here fora long time. They have lived here since1990.

3. I _________ (not, see) Molly ______ she left the office.

4. He _________ (not, phone)us ______ Sunday.

5. Ann and Andy __________ (move) three times ______ they got married.

6. They ________ (be married) ______ last year.

7. We __________ (not, be) to the cinema ______ ages.

8. Jenny ________ (be ill) ______ last week.

9. I _________ (not, talk) to her ______ days.

10. It _________ (not, rain) ______ the end of July.

11. Sylvia ________ (be) with the publishing company ______ 1995.

12. You must have bought your Porsche quite recently. It looks great! – Nothing of the kind. I __________ (have) it ______ three years.

13. How many invitations _____ you__________ (writе) ______ morning?

14. How long _____ you __________ (know) Paul? – Uh, ______ many years.

15. We __________ (be) friends ______ our schooldays.

 

Ex.11. Fill in the gaps with have/has gone to, have/has been to or have/has been in.

1. Alice isn’t here at the moment. She ______ just ______ the trading centre, and I don’t think she’ll be back very soon.

2. Sheila __________ the USA twice.

3. How long ______ they ______ Stoke-on-Trent?

4. ______ you ever ______ London?

5. Mr. Smith __________ New Orleans for nearly four years.

6. Phil, are you alone in the house? Where is everybody? – Mum __________ the cinema with Julia. As for Dad, he _________ the golf club.

7. Are you going to the sports centre? – No, I ______ already ______ there.

8. Hi, Jim! Have you seen Mark? – Yes. He ______ just ______ the newsagent’s to get some envelopes.

9. I hear you are going to Bern? – That’s right. I have always wanted to go there. I ______ never ______ Switzerland.

10. My sister Amy lives in Bern with her family. They __________ Switzerland for three years. I can ask her to show you around the city if you want.

Ex.12. Change the sentences using the construction It’s/This is the first/second/third/fourth time I/he + the Present Perfect.

Model:

Bill is a bit nervous. He has never driven a car before.(the first time) →

Bill is a bit nervous. It’s the first time he has driven a car.

1. Don’t be so critical! Mathew has never played baseball before.(the first time)

2. I have never ridden on a camel before. It is so unusual!

3. I have never eaten Indonesian food before.

4. You say the Four Seasons? That must be very expensive. – It is expensive, but the hotel is very comfortable and the service is impeccable. I have never stayed in such a luxury hotel before.

5. The children are very excited. They have never been on a plane before.

6. We have never raised and seriously discussed such a question.

7. We have complained to the manager twice.

8. Ron, how’s that? You’ve lost your keys again. (the second time this month.)

9. Oh, dear! You’ve damaged your car again! (the third time)

10. Robert has phoned her three times this evening. (the fourth time)