Present Perfect/Test

Theme: The world of work Grammar: Conditionals Present Perfect Vocabulary: Phrasal verbs. Literal or idiomatic? Everyday English: On the phone Reading: “Dream jobs” Speaking: discussion-what is in the news today? Listening: The busy life of a retired man-a man talks to his granddaughter about life Writing: a letter of application

Plan of the lesson:

• Warm up
• Introduction to the present perfect

The same form (have+past participle) exists in many European languages, but the uses in English are different. In English, the Present Perfect is essentially a present tense, but it also expresses the effect of past actions and activities on the present

Present perfect means before now. The present perfect does not express when when an action happened. If we say the exact time, we have to use the past simple.

PAST

PRESENT PERFECT

PRESENT

Positive and negative form

Question

I

WE

He

You

`ve

`s

She

haven`t

They

hasn`t

lived in London

How long have

How long has

I

She

we

you

he

Known Peter?

Have you always lived in Bishkek?

Yes, I have

No, I haven`t

• The present perfect expresses
• 1. An action that began in the past and still continues (unfinished)
• Present perfect past simple
• We`ve lived in London for 5 years We lived in London for 5 years
• I`ve written several books Aitmatov wrote a lot of plays
• Aynur`s worked as a teacher since 2000
• Note: many languages express this idea with a present tense, but it is wrong
• Ulan has been a teacher for 10 years./ (n ot) Ulan is a teacher for 10 years
• 2. an experience that happened at some time in one`s life. The action is in the past and finished, but the effects of the action are still felt.
• I have been to the United states (I still remember). How many times has he been married.
• 3. a past action that has a present result. The action is usually in the recent past.
• The taxi hasn`t arrived yet. (we still waiting for it)/ What have you done to your lip?

• Be careful with this morning, afternoon
• Have you ever seen Amy this morning? (it`s still morning)
• Did you see Amy this morning? (it`s the afternoon or evening)

Reading and speaking Dream jobs

• Work in 3 groups read the stories. P.58

• Group A: read about Stanley, the hurricane hunter
• Group B: read about Linda the trapeze artist
• Group C: read about Nick, the cowboy in the sky
• Answer the questions: Which of the jobs do you find most interesting?
• Would you like to do any of them?

• What is your dream job? Close your eyes and think about it. then answer these questions.
• Does the job require a lot of training or experience?
• Is it well paid?
• Doest it involve working with other people?
• Is it indoors or outdoors?
• Do you need to be physically strong to do it?
• It it dangerous?
• Does it involve travel?

Role play

• You are journalist. Interview your partner about his/her dream job.
• What do you do?
• How did you get the job?
• What do you like most about it?
• Have you made any sacrifices to do this job?
• What would you like to do next?
• What advice would you give to some one who wanted to do your job? (student B will answer)

Every day English

• Complete the conversations with phrases from the box. p. 61

• 1. A:Hello. Could I _____ Saltanat, pease?
• B: ___ She is in a meeting. It won`t be over until 3.00. can I _____?
• A: Yes, please. Could you ask him to phone me? I think he`s got my number, but ___ to you again just in case. It`s 0777 123 321

I`ll give it, to hold, I`m phoning, line`s busy, Speaking, leave a message, speak to, we`ll get back to you, This is, phone back later, take a message, I`m afraid, have extension, putting you through, take your call, at her desk

• 2. A: Can I __ 2172, please?
• B: The ____ at the moment. Would you like _____?
• A: Yes, please (5 seconds later)
• B: I am ___ now.
• A: Thank you.
• 3. A: Could I speak to Alisa?
• B: I` m afraid she isn`t ___ at the moment. Do you want to hold?
• A: No, don`t worry. I`ll ____.
• 4. A: can I speak to Tamara, please
• B: _______
• A: Ah, Tamara! ___ Lucas. ____ about a letter I got this morning.
• 5. A: Hello. This is Incom International. There`s no one here to
• _____ at the moment. Please ____ and ___ as soon as we can.

Listening and speaking look at the photo of Wilson and his grandoughter, Philippa. Listen to them talking

• Underline the correct verb form.
• How long was he/has he been retired?
• How long did he work/has he worked for Russia?
• When did he go/has he gone to Russia?
• How long was he married/has he been married?

• Who do you think is happier? Why
• Is anyone in your family retired? Who?
• What job did they do before retiring?
• What do they do now?

Put if, as soon as, or before into each box. Put the verbs in the correct form

• David: Bye, darling! Good luck with the interview!
• Sue: Thanks. I`ll need it. I hope the trains are running on time. If I am (be) furious with myself!
• David: Just stay calm! Call me when you can.
• Sue: I will. I ______ (call) you on my mobile ___ I ___ (get) out of the interview.
• David: When ____ you _______ (know) __ you`ve got the job?
• Sue: They ___ (tell) me in the next few days. ___ they _____ (offer) me the job, I (accept) it. you know that, don`t you?
• David: of course, But we`ll worry about that later.
• Sue: Ok, Are you going to work now?
• David: Well, I _____ (take) the children to school ___ I ___ (go) to work.
• Sue: Don`t forget to pick them up ___ you ____ (finish).
• David: Don`t worry, I won`t forget. You`d better get going. ___ you ___ (not hurry), you ___ (miss) the train.
• Sue: Ok. I ____ (see) you this evening. Bye!

Listen and check. Practise the conversation with a partner.

• How/Sue feel if/late for the interview?
• When/call David?
• When/know if she`s got the job?
• What/she/do if they offer the job?
• What/ David do before/go to work?
• When/David pick up the children?
• (How will Sue feel iif she`s late the interview. She`ll be furious with herself)

• The busy life of a retired man
• P: how long have you been retired now, grandpa?
• G: Oh, let me see. It`s four years. Yes, I have been retired nearly four years now. I suppose I`m used to it after all this time. But, you know, I worked for Coutrould`s for over forty years. Can you believe that?
• P: One job forty years. Incredible! Remember when you retired and they gave you that gold watch. Do like being retired? I`d get bored, I`m sure I would. Don`t you get bored?
• G: Well, I`m lucky. I`ve got my health so I can do a lot. I can get out a lot. I`ve just taken up golf, you know. It`s a wonderful sport for an old man like me. It`s a good excuse for a walk.

A letter of application R ead Nancy`s letter of application and complete it using the phrases and words in the box

I consider myself, experience, widely, as you will see, hard-working, fluently,

I`m writing in response, advertisement, CV, I look forward to hearing, on business, deadlines

• Worldwatch Europe IPA
• 56 Merritts avenue
• Overland park
• Reading
• RG2 6HD
• Dear David Benton,

• ____ to your ___ in today`s Guardian for a journalist based in Geneva.
• ___ from the closed ___, I studied journalism and modern languages at University college, London, and went on to do a master`s in journalism at Quenn Mary`s College, London.
• ___the ideal candidate for the job because I have all the relevant __. In my present job I am in charge of Eastern Europe publications for Intertec Publishing. Before this, I worked for the BBC World service, at first converting Mexico and Argentina, then Europe. I have travelled __ in South America and Europe. In my present job I frequently go to Japan ___. I speak French, German, and Spanish__. I am an enthusiastic and ____ person. I am good at organizing people and can meet___.
• ___from you in the near future.
• Yours sincerely,
• Nancy Mann