Unit 73
1.
- Whats the matter? Whys the bus stopped?
- Theres been an accident.
- Has there? Again?
- Yes. Theres been three here this week.
- Yes, I know. But its only Wednesday.
- Yes, its the most dangerous corner Ive ever seen.
2.
- Look at this girl!
- What about her?
- Look at her dress!
- What about it?
- Its the same as mine! Thats what!
- No, it isnt. Its 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 havent I seen you?
- Ive been ill.
4.
- Can I borrow ten pounds?
- Why dont you go to the bank?
- My check hasnt arrived yet.
- Oh, I am sorry, but Im broke.
- What can I do?
- Ask George! He is as rich as Rockefeller.
Unit 65
Elmer Celt is from Kansas. Hes 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. Hes already been to 7 countries and stayed in capital cities. Hes never been to Europe before and hes already seen a lot of new places. Hes done a lot of interesting things and the tour hasnt finished yet.
Unit 66
- Hello Elmer! Is that you?
- Yes, mama.
- Wherere you now, Elmer?
- Ive just arrived in Prague, mama.
- You havent 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 havent. Were 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 Ive already seen 8 countries.
- Have you spent much money, Elmer?
- Yes, mama. Ive 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. Ive taken a lot. Ive made a tree-rolls film.
- Have you met any nice girls yet, Elmer?
- Oh, yes, mama. Theres a girl from Texas on the tour. Weve done everything together.
- Elmer, Elmer are you still there?
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!
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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.
3
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How often have you been to the different kinds of entertainment? Write sentences. Example:
1. Ive been to the circus once in my life. Ive been to a rock concert twice this year. Ive never been to the opera
| the cinema the circus the opera a rock/jazz/classical music concert a rock festival |
5
Write three things that you didnt do yesterday, and three things that you have never done.
Model: 1,2, 3 I didnt yesterday.
4,5,6 I have never
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