Ex. 71. Underline the correct word or phrase in each sentence

Ex. 70. For each question, complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first, using no more than three words.

Ex. 69. Complete each sentence with a time word or phrase from the box.

So far, how long, just, for, since, how long ago, yet, this week, ago, just now, already

Ex. 67. Complete the text using since or for.

Maria has lived in England 1) since 1988. She has been married to James 2) …….four years. She has known him 3)……..1987 when they met in Paris. They have lived in central London 4)……….two years. They have lived at their present address 5)…………last summer. Maria has worked for the French Embassy 6)…….nine months. James and his family have run a small hotel in the heart of London 7)…………many years. James has been the manager 8)……..Christmas, when his father retired. Maria and James have saved a lot of money 9)……..last year, so they are planning to go on a trip to France.

Ex. 68. Fill in the blanks with time adverbs or expressions from the list below:

1.They got married a month ago.

1. ……………….have you been to Rome?
2. He hasn't called us…………………..
3. The boss came………………………
4. I've had this car…………..a year.
5. Carol has been to the cinema twice………………
6. He has…………..left.
7. ………………did he move house?
8. She's typed three letters………………
9. I've studied Maths ………………1991.

11. She's………………cooked dinner.

12. Peter has been here 5 o'clock.

yet for since often ever never already so far just always

a) Luis has lived in the city centre....since....... 1996.

b) Thanks for the present! I've..................... wanted a pet goldfish!

c) Have you..................... drunk pineapple juice? It's fantastic!

d) I've..................... heard some fantastic news! I've passed my exams!

e) Hurry up! Haven't you finished.....................? You're so slow!

f) Nina has worked in this company..................... five years.

g) I've..................... been on a big ship before. It's an interesting experience!

h) We're very busy today...................... we've sold over a hundred bikes.

i) I've..................... passed this building, but this is the first time I've been inside.

j) Can I have a different book? I've..................... read this one.

a) We started working here three years ago.

We’ ve worked here … for three years.

b) This is the first time I've been on a plane.

I.............................................. on a plane before.

c) That's strange! My pen isn't here!

That's strange!.............................................. disappeared!

d) Nicky and Jan aren't at this school any more.

Nicky and Jan.............................................. this school.

e) I saw a friend of yours a few moments ago.

I.............................................. a friend of yours.

f) I'm still writing my letters.

I.............................................. writing my letters yet.

g) Is this your first visit to South America?

Have.............................................. to South America before?

h) Oh no! My wallet is still in the car.

Oh no! I.............................................. my wallet in the car.

i) It's a long time since we spoke to your sister.

We.............................................. to your sister for a long time.

j) Is Anna still asleep?

Has.............................................. up yet?

a) I live here/I've lived here since the end of last year.

b) I'm afraid the last train left/has left an hour ago.

c) Someone has just stolen/has just been stealing my bicycle.

d) Thank you for your offer, but / decided/I've decided not to accept.

e) Yesterday / lost/I've lost my wallet.

f) Take your umbrella with you. It started/It's started raining.

g) We're enjoying our trip. We visited/We've visited two countries so far.

h) I'm standing here/I've been standing here for hours and I feel tired,

i) This was/has been a busy day and it isn't over yet!

j) I feel really tired. We went/We've been to a party last night.

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