I've already done/gone/eaten/read...

Exercise 2. I’ve already done…

1 a.  Would you like to have lunch with us?

   b.  Thanks for the offer, but I’ve already eaten.

   a.  Well, maybe another time, then.

   b.  Yes, I would like that.

2 a.  Would you like to borrow this book after I finish it?

   b.  Thanks, but I’ve already read it.  It’s good, isn’t it?

   a.  Yeah, I’ve read all the books he has written.

3 a.  Would you like a ride home?                                                                

   b.  It’s nice of you to offer, but I’ve already called my friend.  But thanks, anyway.

   a.  O.K.  Well, just let me know if you ever need one.  I always drive.

   b.  Thanks.  I’ll remember that.                                                                                        

4 a.  Do you want to see Gone with the Wind with us?

   b.  Thanks a lot, but I’ve already seen it.  In fact, I rented it last week!

   a.  Oh, really?  How did you like it?

   b.  It was a good story, but way* too long for me. *much

Present Perfect Quiz

Exercise 8.  True or False?

__ 1.   You usually use the present perfect with lately.

__ 2.   With so far and up to now, you must use the simple past.

__ 3.   The verb in the following sentence should be in simple past: She (verb) here since 1999.

__ 4.   Over the past three years and in the last five months are time expressions you use with the present perfect if the time period continues to the present.

__ 5.   You can use the present perfect with ago.

__ 6.   With recently, you sometimes use the present perfect and sometimes the simple past.

__ 7.   With before, you always use past tense.

1. true

2. false

3. false

4. true

5. false

6. true

7. false

Exercise 9.  Fill in the blanks with the appropriate forms of the verb. Some might be negative.

a.    (study) Can you use the grammar that we have studied so far? 

1.    (come)  I ________________ to this city seven years ago.

2.    (get)  Over the last six months, his English ________________ much better, and now he can communicate quite well.

3.    (see)  I ________________ Mark lately.  I wonder where he is.

4.    (be)  He ________________ absent since last Thursday.  He has been too busy to come to class.

5.    (have to)  She was absent yesterday.  She ________________ work, so she couldn’t come.

6.     a.   (be)  What ________________ the weather like when I was gone? 

        b.  It rained every day.

        a.   (go) Oh, really?  It was beautiful in Hawaii.  I _____________ to the beach every day!

1. came

2. has gotten

3. haven't seen

4. has been

5. had to

6. was

went

Wh- Questions: Work/Job Interviews

Student A.  Ask me wh- questions. Look at the example.

You:  Your break* is from 10:15 to 10:30.  When?   

* 休, descanso, перерыв, استراحة

Your partner:        When is my break?

1.  The job begins on Monday, December 5.  When? 

     Answer:  When does the job begin?

2.  You get two weeks of vacation.  How  many? 

     Answer:  How many weeks of vacation do I get?

3.  We will make our decision* on Friday.  When? 

     Answer:  When will you make your decision*?  *决 定

4.  The company provides medical and dental benefits.  What benefits?

     *奖金, 补贴, 福利, beneficios, условия, إكراميات    

     Answer:  What benefits does the company provide?

Student B.  Ask me wh- questions. Look at the example.

You:  Your break is from 10:15 to 10:30.  When? 

Your partner:  When is my break?

5.  You should wear a shirt and a tie.  What?  Answer:  What should I wear?

6.  The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 to 5:00.  What? 

     Answer:  What is the work schedule?

7.  You will work the swing shift*.  Which shift? 

     Answer:  Which shift will I work?

     *日班,  el turno de, смена, نوبة  

The End of Google Reader and Google Blogger!!!

I received a message that both Google Reader and Google Blogger are going to "retire" (end, stop working) in a month!

It appears you can keep a copy of Google Reader. Sign on to your account, and then go to:
https://www.google.com/takeout
Click on CREATE ARCHIVE at the bottom.

I should have finished loading the rest of our class materials onto the blog by June 1.

Pics from Our Party

Dear Students,

I had a great time at the party and hope you did, too!

Thank you for the very thoughtful gifts, but most of all, thank you for working hard and taking your studies seriously. It is wonderful to see English become your language. I look forward to seeing you next semester. Enjoy the summer!

Mr. Trego

Common Job Interview Questions with Possible Answers

Are you looking for a job? Would you like to know some questions that employers frequently ask? What are  some good ways to answer those questions? Listen to the recordings.

http://eslhigherlevel.podomatic.com/

The Creative Spirit