2A Grammar present perfect simple and continuous
a Complete the dialogue with the verbs in parentheses in the present perfect simple or continuous.
Sometimes both tenses are possible.
DOCTOR So, what seems to be the problem?
PATIENT Well, for about a week now I 1’ve been feeling very dizzy. I even thought I was going to faint
once or twice. (feel)
DOCTOR I see. 2 as usual? (you / eat)
PATIENT Well, to tell you the truth I 3
much of an appetite recently. I’m
just not hungry. (not have)
DOCTOR You need to eat regularly, you know, even if you’re not hungry.
PATIENT I know, but I 4 to eat anything recently. (not want).
DOCTOR Hmm. Any other symptoms? 5 headaches or any other aches
or pains? (you / have)
PATIENT Well, I 6 my blood pressure three times this week, and it’s a
little bit high. (take)
DOCTOR I’ll check that in a minute. 7 harder than usual? (you / work)
PATIENT Yes, I suppose I have. This is a very important time of the year for us and things
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incredibly busy recently. I 9
home very late, and to be honest, I 10 very well for the last few
days. (be, get, not sleep)
DOCTOR I think you 11 . I want you to take a week off work and have a
complete rest. (overwork)
PATIENT I couldn’t possibly take a week off right now. I 12 to head of the
department. (just / be promote).
DOCTOR Well, I’m afraid they’ll just have to manage without you. You can’t take risks with your health.
b Write questions with either the present perfect simple or continuous.
1 How long have you had your phone? (have)
2 you ever in an accident? (be injure)
3 How long you to this school? (come)
4 How many classes you this year? (miss)
5 How long you in your current home? (live)
6 you ever abroad? (study)
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c Work with a partner. Ask and answer the questions in b. Ask your partner for more
information.
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2B Grammar adjectives
a Circle the correct form. Check (✓) if both phrases are correct.
1 The unemployed / Unemployed people can apply to do these training courses free of charge. ✓
2 The French / The Frenchs are very proud of their language and culture.
3 There are a lot of homeless / homeless people sleeping on the streets at night.
4 I met a very nice Japanese / Japanese girl in Chicago. She was really friendly.
5 The rich / Rich people always live in the best part of a city.
6 The Spanish / Spanish are now famous for their world-class restaurants.
7 “President, a lot of people say that your government just doesn’t care about poor / the poor.”
8 Don’t talk like that – you should show more respect for elderly people / the elderly.
9 The Chinese / The Chineses invented paper.
10 The young / Young are finding it very difficult to buy their first apartment or house.
b Complete the sentences with the adjectives in parentheses in the correct order. Use your instinct
if you are not sure.
1 A Can I help you?
B Yes, I’m looking for some stylish high-heeled sandals. (high-heeled / stylish)
2 A Did you see either of the robbers?
B It all happened so fast. I saw a young man wearing a jacket running out
of the restaurant. (denim / blue)
3 A Your granddaughter’s boyfriend is a rock musician, isn’t he, Mrs. Jones?
B Yes, he is, but I can’t stand the music he plays! (modern / awful)
4 A Your son looks very much like you – he has your eyes. (dark / big)
B Do you think so? I think he looks more like my husband.
5 A Are you looking for something?
B Yes. I’ve lost a scarf. Have you seen it? (silk / long / black)
6 A We used to live in a house near the river. (wooden / beautiful / old)
B How nice. It must have been really peaceful.
7 A I just arrived on the flight from Mexico City, but my suitcase hasn’t arrived.
B Can you describe it?
A It’s a case. (black / leather / small)
8 A
Ever since Simon came back from Bangkok he’s been cooking me
curries. (delicious / Thai)
B Lucky you! I love curries.
9 A What does Adam’s wife look like?
B She’s very slim and she has hair. (brown / curly / short)
10 A I’m going to wear my shirt to the party. (new / striped)
B Good idea. It really looks good on you.
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c Describe three items that you own, e.g., clothes, a car, a guitar, etc., using two or three adjectives
in the correct order. Use the frame to help you.
item adjectives description
bag beautiful, leather, brown I have a beautiful brown leather bag that I bought in Italy last summer.
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