We pronounce have and has with the /ə/ sound when they are weak.
Tham khảo
We pronounce have and has with the /ǝ/ sound when they are weak.
We pronounce have and has with the /ə/ sound when they are weak.
Tham khảo
We pronounce have and has with the /ǝ/ sound when they are weak.
Study the examples of the present perfect simple and continuous from the blog on page 32. Then complete rules 1-3.
Present perfect simple
She has stopped off in Mexico...
“I've worked hard!”
“It hasn't always been easy or fun.”
Present perfect continuous
Liz Clark has been living that dream…
I've been following her inspirational blog...
Adverts on Liz's blog have been paying for her trip.
RULES 1. The present perfect continuous is formed by: subject + have(n’t) / _____(n’t) + _______ + verb + -ing. 2. The present perfect simple / continuous describes general life experiences or recent events. 3. The present perfect simple / continuous also describes events in the past that are still happening now. It emphasises the duration of the activity. |
Read the text and choose the correct form of the verbs.
Sophie: Hey George, how are you? We're still on our trip in Kenya and 1 it's been / it’s been being fantastic. 2 I’ve been sitting / I’ve sat in a jeep for the last three hours and the animals don’t seem shy. 3 I haven’t been using / I haven’t used binoculars because they come very close. Look at this photo which 4 I’ve been taking / I’ve taken from the jeep. This is such a great experience - 5we've had / we've been having a great time. I don't want it to end!
USE IT! Work in pairs. Ask and answer questions using the present perfect continuous, the words in the box and the ideas below.
do feel listen live speak use |
……. English recently? What music ……. to recently?
……. in this town for long? How ……. lately?
What ……. all day? How long ……. this book?
Complete the sentences with the correct present perfect form of the verbs in brackets.
1. I ______ (swim) in the Atlantic. I remember it clearly.
2. They ______ (run) for hours, so they’re feeling tired.
3. We ______ (visit) Argentina a couple of times.
4. _____ (you / sit) in the sun for long? Your face is very red.