UNIT 7 _The price of fame {5B The following dialogue contains a number of examples of the Present Perfect Simple. Which of them should be changed to the Present Perfect Continuous to make the conversation sound more natural? eipc Hil How are you? I haven't seen you for ages What have you done? ‘anne: Oh, not much, but! did get a job! Heuew: Really! Where? ANNE: At the big supermarket near the church. I've worked there for about six weeks now ... But what about you? You look great, really fit! Heten: Yes, wel, I've played a lot of sport recently and I had a week’s holiday in the south of Spain. Have you heard from Alan at all? No, it funny. ve tried to contact him, but keep getting an answerphone message. Its very irftating. I've phoned him at least five times. WD Work with a partner and roleplay the following situation. Use the Present Perfect Continuous where appropriate Student A is a tenant in a block of flats. Shethe is not at all happy because of the behaviour of one of the other tenants Student B is the landladyllandiord of the block of flat. Student A should go and see Student B and explain \what has been happening and why sheshe is not happy. Here are some examples of what shefhe might want to complain about = loud music late at night = DIY noises (hammering, sawing, etc.) on Sundays ~ constant rows and shouting = rubbish left in the corridors = children drawing graffiti on the walls Student B should listen to Student As complaints and then say what she/he can or can’t do about each one. Te: Exam focus Paper 2 Writing (a report) In Paper 2 you may be asked to write a report of some kind. This may involve you assessing good and bad points of something and making a recommendation. To answer this question well it is particularly important that you: ‘¢ organise your report appropriately. ‘+ do exactly what the question asks. 4 se appropriate linking expressions 1 Before you write @ report, join the following two clauses in as many different ways as possible. You should use the linking words and expressions below, paying attention to word order and punctuation. he is rch and famous/he isn’t happy but even though/although however in spite offdespite con the one hand ..., but on the other hand Grammar reference p.169 (9.4/9.5/9.6) 2 Complete the following sentences in an appropriate way. 2) The seats in the theatre were comfortable, but ) He wanted to be a famous actor. However, ©) She refused to star in his new film despite the fact that 4d) On the one hand he enjoyed being recognised in the street, but e) Although the film received good reviews in the press, £) In spite of needing a holiday, she decided to 3. Now write each of your sentences again, using one Of the other linking expressions.1. Read the following question which asks you to write a report. ‘You recently started to work in local tourism and you had to visit a new tourist attraction (for example, theatre, museum or disco) in your area. Now you must write a report for your boss, ‘Write your report in 120-180 words describing the attraction, ‘what it has to offer to tourists and commenting on its good and bad points. 2 Look at the following answer to the question and fill in the gaps with appropriate linking words. To: Michael Fenton Fem: Sanden Words Re: The Leicester Square Disco a ic re the new biece, which ts becoming increas fe net trie, Ben ia semary of he moet pa with some recommenQAHons. 1 he genera fale tthe cco are tens OS Theres a Fc ae th ie ete OF ett eR rae ‘a ae (at present one men’s and one women’s) needs be increased. twas rather expensive, bat (5) —~ ayia = rot at all gooa and the service Wat slow ‘and accasionally FHee. es disco. (predict it will fe well-run and attractive fn oars ne in time, (do recommend, (4) fiector about: - Mere (ee suggest a 60's night’ or & "70's night’) 6) the prices ‘and general standard of the restaurant, urs 3B) Now you are going to write 2 report on a local tourist attraction in your area, Follow this procedure: ‘# Note the key points in the instructions. (Remember you were asked what it has to offer to tourists and to comment on its good and bad points.) Think of the various areas to consider (for example, if it's a theatre, how close to the centre of town, general condition of theatre, price of tickets, frequency of performances, types of plays performed, comfort of seats, interval facilites, et.) ‘Note the good and bad points under each area ‘© Write your report in 120-180 ‘words following the layout in the report opposite. Start each numbered paragraph with a general point and use the various expressions you practised above to link good and bad points. Finish with your conclusion and recommendations. ‘¢ Check to see that you have covered the main points in the instructions and that you have written about the right number of words. he price of Fame