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2A GRAMMAR present perfect and past simple - answers exercise b2
b 2
A Have you
taught English abroad before, Ms Jenkins?
B Yes, I
taught from 2009-2011 in Bolivia ,
and I’ve just come back from a four-month job in Columbia
A How
long have you been a language teacher?
B Exactly
six years. Before that I was a primary school teacher.
A Do you
have any post-graduate qualifications?
B I
started an MA in Linguistics with the Open University last year, but I haven’t
finished it yet.
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2A GRAMMAR present perfect and past simple - answers exercise b1
b 1
A How
long. have you been married, Glenn?
B Twenty-two
years! Maxine and I had our wedding anniversary three weeks ago.
A Where
did you meet? At university?
B No, it
was long before that. Actually, we went to the same school. We’ve known each
other for a long time.
What about you?
What about you?
A I'm
divorced. I got divorced a year ago.
B How
long were you married?
A Just a
couple of years.
B So,
you're on your own now?
A Yes,
but I’ve just met someone new and I really like her.
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2A GRAMMAR present perfect and past simple - answers exercise a
a
Mike So, where
shall we go for our honeymoon?
Gina I don't know.
Maybe somewhere in North Africa . Have you ever
been to Morocco
Mike Yes, I’ve
been there.
Gina I didn't know
that. When did you go there?
Mike The year
after I finished university.
Gina What about Egypt
Mike I’ve been
there, too.
Gina Who did you
go with?
Mike With an
ex-girlfriend. But we only went to Cairo
Gina No, let's go
somewhere else.
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3A COMMUNICATIVE Questionnaire answers student b
a
English
1
Apart from English, what do you think is the most useful foreign language to
learn?
2 Do
you find listening is easier than speaking?
Travelling
1
What's the longest journey you've ever been on?
2 Do
you think travelling alone is more enjoyable than travelling with friends or
family?
Your
life
1
Which part of the day is most relaxing for you?
2 Do
you eat more healthily than in the past?
Friends
and family
1
What's your best friend like?
2
Who's the most fluent English speaker in your family?
Technology
1 Is
it cheaper to buy things online or in a shop?
2
What's the most expensive gadget you've ever bought?
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3A COMMUNICATIVE Questionnaire answers student a
a
English
1
Which do you think is harder to learn, your own language or English?
2
What's the most difficult thing about studying English?
Travelling
1
What's the worst holiday you've ever had?
2
Which do you use more often, public transport or a car?
Your
Life
1
During a typical day, are you more active in the morning or in the afternoon?
2
What's your most unhealthy habit?
Friends
and family
1
Who's the best-looking person in your family?
2 Who in your family are
you closest to?
Technology
1 If
you have a technical problem who's the best person you know to help you?
2 Which do you think is more practical, a laptop
or a tablet?
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3A GRAMMAR comparatives and superlatives answers
a
1
Cycling to work is quicker than
walking.
2
Olga drives more carefully than
Bill. ü
3 My
dad has less hair now than he had
five years ago.
4 Now
I've tried them on, these shoes are more
comfortable than I thought they were going to be.
5 In
this photo you look younger than
your sister.
6
Taxis are much more expensive than
buses or the Underground. ü
7
Anne's not as tall as Susie, but
she's thinner. ü
8 My
phone is more modern than yours.
It's got a better camera.
9 I
love riding my scooter, it's much better
than driving a car.
10
Can you say that again more slowly,
please? I didn't understand a word! ü
11
It's the most beautiful beach I've ever
been to. The sea looks amazing.
12
Sean's the worst actor in the group,
but he's the best singer.
13
What's the nicest thing anyone's ever
said to you? ü
14
Everyone thinks their mum's cooking is the
best in the world.
15
Which sofa looks nicer do you think?
The blue one or the red one?
16 I
think we should take this case. It's the
biggest one that we have. ü
17
It's usually hotter here in June
than it is in May.
18
Did you go to the same school as
your brother?
19
That restaurant over there is fantastic. It's cheap and you can eat as much food as you like.
20 I
read a lot faster than my brother.
I've finished the book, and he's still on page 30. ü
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2B GRAMMAR present perfect and present perfect continuous + for or since answers to exercise b
b
1 A How long has he been waiting to speak to someone?
B He's been waiting for half an hour.
B He's been waiting for half an hour.
2 A How long have you been working here?
B I’ve been working here for three months now.
B I’ve been working here for three months now.
3 A How long have you been going out with Rob?
B We’ve been going out since we left school.
B We’ve been going out since we left school.
4 A How long has Penny been single?
B I think she’s been single since she broke up with Paul.
B I think she’s been single since she broke up with Paul.
5 A How long have you had your driving
licence?
B I’ve had it for ten years.
B I’ve had it for ten years.
6 A How long has Pete been trying to find a
job?
B He’s been trying to find a job since he left university last year, but no luck!
B He’s been trying to find a job since he left university last year, but no luck!
7 A How long has your sister wanted to be a
doctor?
B She’s wanted to be a doctor since she was seven years old.
8 A How long have you known Terry?B She’s wanted to be a doctor since she was seven years old.
B I’ve known him for years. He's an old friend of the family.
2B GRAMMAR present perfect and present perfect continuous + for or since answers exercise a
a
1 He’s been cooking
2 She’s been practising/playing the violin since she
got up this morning.
3 Melanie hasn’t been feeling well since last week.
She has flu.
4 You’ve been looking at her for hours. Go and talk
to her!
5 Your face looks like a tomato! What have you been
doing?
6 Tim’s been reading the instructions for hours.
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2A VOCABULARY Money answers
1 We can’t afford to go on holiday this year, so we’re
staying at home.
2 That ring can’t be worth €20,000. It looks like
plastic!
3 Pete doesn’t have any money and basically he has to live
off his parents. They pay for absolutely everything.
4 My brother didn’t pay very much for his car. It was
second-hand.
5 How much do you think you’ll earn every month in your
new job?
6 Sorry, but I can’t pay back the money I owe you until
the end of the month.
7 Do you have any change for the supermarket trolley? I
only have a €10 note.
8 Some people think it’s a really bad idea to borrow
money from a close friend.
9 I get really angry with myself when I waste my money
on things I don’t really need.
10 I used to have a money box when I was young. That’s
how I learnt to save money.
11 Is it OK to pay by credit card?
12 Did the bank lend you the money to buy a new car?
13 Diana started spending a lot more money than she had
in the bank. She got into debt after six months.
14 Our gas bill was really high this month because we
had the central heating on all the time.
15 Our neighbour inherited a beautiful house in the
country when her aunt Jane died.
16 How can the lawyer charge you £200 for ten minutes’
work?
17 My grandmother’s afraid of using cash machines in the
street. She prefers to go into the bank to get money.
18 I’ve asked my bank for a mortgage because I want to
buy a flat.
19 The government is going to put up tax on cigarettes
and alcohol.
20 If you open an account with this bank, you get an
interest-free credit card for a year.
2A GRAMMAR present perfect and past simple - answers
a
Mike So, where
shall we go for our honeymoon?
Gina I don't know.
Maybe somewhere in North Africa . Have you ever
been to Morocco
Mike Yes, I’ve
been there.
Gina I didn't know
that. When did you go there?
Mike The year
after I finished university.
Gina What about Egypt
Mike I’ve been
there, too.
Gina Who did you
go with?
Mike With an
ex-girlfriend. But we only went to Cairo
Gina No, let's go
somewhere else.
b 1
A How
long. have you been married, Glenn?
B Twenty-two
years! Maxine and I had our wedding anniversary three weeks ago.
A Where
did you meet? At university?
B No, it
was long before that. Actually, we went to the same school. We’ve known each
other for a long time.
What about you?
What about you?
A I'm
divorced. I got divorced a year ago.
B How
long were you married?
A Just a
couple of years.
B So,
you're on your own now?
A Yes,
but I’ve just met someone new and I really like her.
b 2
A Have you
taught English abroad before, Ms Jenkins?
B Yes, I
taught from 2009-2011 in Bolivia ,
and I’ve just come back from a four-month job in Columbia
A How
long have you been a language teacher?
B Exactly
six years. Before that I was a primary school teacher.
A Do you
have any post-graduate qualifications?
B I
started an MA in Linguistics with the Open University last year, but I haven’t
finished it yet.
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