Exercise #23 – present perfect tense verbs
Directions: Complete each sentence or question with the present perfect tense.
1. Where __________ you __________?
2. How long __________ you ___________ here?
3. Tom __________ ___________ there for ten years.
4. Michelle __________ __________ anything to eat yet today. (negative)
5. __________ you ___________ all of your homework?
6. We _________ __________ that movie yet. (negative)
7. __________ she __________ with the teacher?
8. It __________ ___________ since last week. (negative)
9. __________ you ___________ any coffee?
10. Bob __________ __________ several times over the last year.
Do you want to see the answers?
Here they are:
1. Where have you been?
2. How long have you lived here?
3. Tom has worked there for ten years.
4. Michelle hasn’t had anything to eat yet today. (negative)
5. Have you done all of your homework?
6. We haven’t seen that movie yet. (negative)
7. Has she spoken with the teacher?
8. It hasn’t rained since last week. (negative)
9. Have you had any coffee?
10. Bob has moved several times over the last year.
Describe a foreign country you have never been to.
Describe a beautiful place you once visited. You should say:
when you went to this place
where it was
who you went with and say why you liked it so much.
Example of the Part 3 task
This is more of a discussion on the same topic with the examiner where you talk for up
to 5 minutes. You will speak for the most part and need to have opinions on many topics
as well as good vocabulary to answer the question very well. The examiner will look at
your ability to explain your viewpoint. I would advise memorising chunks of language
that you would be able to use at the right time. Remember, you need to be fluent and
convincing here.
Do you think the growth of international tourism is a good thing?
How do people tend to choose a destination for their holiday?
People sometimes say flying is a luxury? Do you agree?
Last time I went on holiday to the Lake District. It was already autumn in the UK but I
was desperate to get some peace and quiet. I got so exhausted commuting to work 5
times a week that I needed a break. I have been there before and I must say I really
love breathing in the fresh air there. Anyway, I spent a long weekend by the
Windermere lake and drove to see other lakes. I must say, even though it was a bit
frosty at the time, there were quite a few foreign tourists happily taking picture of
themselves and the nature. So it is a well-known holiday destination. Several years
ago, I used to stay in youth hostels because it worked out cheaper and I could meet
new people but last time I just went there to enjoy the breathtaking views and
lovely picturesque villages. Luckily, in the autumn, it’s not as busy as in the summer
and you can avoid hordes of tourists. I would have preferred it warmer but generally
but it didn’t really bother me. I didn’t do much shopping there because there are loads of
shops in London. I did buy an odd thing or two but I feel on a short break like this one,
one would like to enjoy the stunning views and landscape.
