1.The last time I played football was in 1970.
(I have .
2. The last time it rained was a fortnight ago.
(It has .
3. The last time Lucy wore that dress was at Barbara’s wedding.
(Lucy has .
4. The last time my father was to Vung Tau was 2 years ago.
(My father .
5.The last time Betty rode to work was a fortnight ago.
(Betty has .
6.He hasn’t played tennis since 1990.
(The last time .
7.I haven’t met her for 2 months.
(The last time .

B –

S + V QKĐ – start / begin + ………………… + ago

↔ S + V HTHT / HTHTTD + ………………… + since / for (bỏ start / begin)


Rewrite the following sentences, using the words given.
Ex: - He started workingfor this factory a year ago.
(He has been working for this factory since last year / for a year.
1.Tom began playing the piano 4 years ago.
(Tom has .
2. I started cooking for the party 4 hours ago.
(I have .
3. She started working as a secretary 2 years ago.
(She .
4. My father is reading a newspaper. He started 2 hours ago.
(My father .
5.My sister began to study English a year ago.
(My sister .
6.Scientists began to fight against AIDS in 1980.
(Scientists have .
7.The Browns have been living in London for 20 years.
(The Browns began .
8. John has worked for this electronics firm since 1999.
(John started .
9. Women have been fighting for their rights since the middle of the 20thcentury.
(Women began .
10. Jack and Jill have learned to drive for 2 weeks.
(Jack and Jill started .
11. How long have you studied English?
(When .
12. When did you begin to do research on lung cancer?
(How long .
C-

S + V HTHT – PĐ + ………… +before
↔ It / This is the first time + S + V HTHT – KĐ +………… (bỏ before)


Rewrite the following sentences, using the words given:
Ex : I haven’t seen that film before.
(It / This is the first time I have seen that film.
1.My father hasn’t driven a car before.
(This is the first time .
2.I’ve never met such a famous singer before.
(It’s the first time .
3.She has never been to the ballet before.
(It’s the first time .
4.She hasn’t drunk Coca Cola before.
(This is the first time .
5.I have never read this book before.
(It’s the first time .
6.I have never met such an intelligent student before.
(It’s the first time .
7.This is the first time my grandfather has been to

didn't call her up 2 days ago.
I haven't
Did you finish the test an hour ago?
Have
I started playing tennis last year.
I've
I haven’t seen him for a week
It’s
When did you first see her?
How long
She didn't learn hard in 2005.
She hasn't
He has used the computer since he was 19
He began
Peter has watched that film since last month
It’s
The boys began playing soccer a year ago.
The boys have
Has Dad worked here since I was born?
Did
The last time We saw her was 2 months ago
We haven ‘t
Tom did not work here when I met him on the street
Tom has
This is the first time he forgot his bag
He has
Haven’t you used this car for a long time ?
Did you
Is it the first time your father drunk that wine
Is your father?
This car is the most mordern I’ve used
I’ve
It’s four years since I learnt in Hoa Lien school
I have
She last wore that dress at her sister’s wedding
she hasn’t
When did you start working in that factory?
How long
Nam hasn’t written to his friend since 2005
It is
It is the first time I have heard about that
I have
They have’t played volleyball since last year
It is
Mr Nam has worked in this factory for years
Mr Nam started
Hoa hasn’t met me since she went abroad
Hoa last
Mr Lam started learning French on september 2nd
Mr Lam've
He has used this car since he bought a new house
He began
She didn't learn hard in 2005.
She hasn't
Peter watched this film when he came home.
Peter has
It's a week since I last saw her.
I haven't
The boys began playing soccer a year ago.
The boys have
Did Dad start to work here when I was born?
Has
When did you first see her?
How long
The last time We saw her was 2 months ago
We haven ‘t
Tom did not work here when I met him on the street
Tom has
This is the first time he forgot his bag
He has never
Children began to play games at 9pm
Children have
When did you first know her ?
How long
I have never tasted the cake before
This is the
I haven’t played tennis since 1990
The last
I haven’t been to Briton for three years
The last
I have never met such a famous person before
It’s
I’ve never eaten this before
It’s

didn't call her up 2 days ago.
I haven't
Did you finish the test an hour ago?
Have
I started playing tennis last year.
I've
I haven’t seen him for a week
It’s
When did you first see her?
How long
She didn't learn hard in 2005.
She hasn't
He has used the computer since he was 19
He began
Peter has watched that film since last month
It’s
The boys began playing soccer a year ago.
The boys have
Has Dad worked here since I was born?
Did
The last time We saw her was 2 months ago
We haven ‘t
Tom did not work here when I met him on the street
Tom has
This is the first time he forgot his bag
He has
Haven’t you used this car for a long time ?
Did you
Is it the first time your father drunk that wine
Is your father?
This car is the most mordern I’ve used
I’ve
It’s four years since I learnt in Hoa Lien school
I have
She last wore that dress at her sister’s wedding
she hasn’t
When did you start working in that factory?
How long
Nam hasn’t written to his friend since 2005
It is
It is the first time I have heard about that
I have
They have’t played volleyball since last year
It is
Mr Nam has worked in this factory for years
Mr Nam started
Hoa hasn’t met me since she went abroad
Hoa last
Mr Lam started learning French on september 2nd
Mr Lam've
He has used this car since he bought a new house
He began
She didn't learn hard in 2005.
She hasn't
Peter watched this film when he came home.
Peter has
It's a week since I last saw her.
I haven't
The boys began playing soccer a year ago.
The boys have
Did Dad start to work here when I was born?
Has
When did you first see her?
How long
The last time We saw her was 2 months ago
We haven ‘t
Tom did not work here when I met him on the street
Tom has
This is the first time he forgot his bag
He has never
Children began to play games at 9pm
Children have
When did you first know her ?
How long
I have never tasted the cake before
This is the
I haven’t played tennis since 1990
The last
I haven’t been to Briton for three years
The last
I have never met such a famous person before
It’s
I’ve never eaten this before
It’s

II. Supply the correct verb form: Past simple or Present Perfect
1. Mr. Greenm (teach) English in this school since he (graduate) from the
university in 1986
2. He (write) a book since last year
3. You (watch) TV last night?
4. I (read) the novel written by Jack London several times before
5. Someone (steal) my handbag on the bus
6. Last month, I (be) in the hospital for ten days
7. My father (not smoke) for 5 years
8. You (receive) any letter from your parents yet?
9. He (leave) home two weeks ago and we (not hear) from him since then
10. A: You (speak) to Mrs. Baker yesterday?
B: No, I (not see) her for a long time
A: I (not can) remember when I last (see) her

11. My brother (join) the army when he (be) young
12. Mr. Jackson (paint) his house since last month
13. Columbus (discover) America more than 400 years ago
14. We (study) French for five years at school but we (not learn) very much
15. A: You (teach) English before?
B: Yes, I (have). I (teach) English for three years in Hong Kong and when I
(come) back, I (start) teaching at the Kensington school of English and I (teach)
there since then
16. A: I (see) Jack last night
B: Oh really? I (nor see) him for three months. How is he?
17. A: you (ever/win) a competition? B: Yes, I (win) a photographic competition
in 2001
18. Geoge (work) at the university so far
19. We (not live) in England for two years now
20. When I (be) a child, I (want) to be a doctor
III. Rewrite the second sentence in such a way that it has the same meaning as
the one before it
1. I have never read such a romantic story
This is
2. We started cooking for the party four hours ago
We have
3. How long is it since they bought the house?
When
4. It’s years since we decorated this room
We haven’t
5. She hasn’t been to the hairdresser for three months
It’s
6. I’ve never met such a famous person before
It’s
7. They last visited me five years ago
They haven’t
8. I haven’t been to Bristol for 3 years
The last time
9. Laurence hasn’t seen his sister since she left for Japan
Laurence last
10. Lucy hasn’t worn that dress since Barbara’s wedding
The last time
11. My sister has studied French for 2 years
My sister began
12. I have never seen such a mess in my life

Mng ơi tui đang cần gấp lắm :((

1. We haven’t met Tom since he got married

- We last

2. This is the first time I ate this kind of food

- I haven’t

3. It’s 4 years since i got married

- I have

4. He has been working for this factory for 3 years

- He

5. This is the first time I have read this book

- I have

6. The last time I heard him was in June

- I have

7. We last saw Tom when he went to London

- We haven’t

8. I’ve never met such a famous singer before

- It’s

9. It’s 2 years since I was last in rome

- I

20. My father started to write 5 years ago. Now he’s still writing

- My father

III. Rewrite the second sentence in such a way that it has the same meaning as the one before it
1. I have never read such a romantic story
This is
2. We started cooking for the party four hours ago
We have
3. How long is it since they bought the house?
When
4. It’s years since we decorated this room
We haven’t
5. She hasn’t been to the hairdresser for three months
It’s
6. I’ve never met such a famous person before
It’s
7. They last visited me five years ago
They haven’t
8. I haven’t been to Bristol for 3 years
The last time
9. Laurence hasn’t seen his sister since she left for Japan
Laurence last
10. Lucy hasn’t worn that dress since Barbara’s wedding
The last time
11. My sister has studied French for 2 years
My sister began
12. I have never seen such a mess in my life
It’s
13. Robert and Catherine have been married for 4 years
It’s
14. When did Catherine and Henry get engaged?
How long
15. I have never seen a dirtier-looking dog
It’s
16. Mary rang hours and hours ago
It’s
17. Tom is ill. He became ill three days ago
Tom
18. It’s 2 years since she left university
She

19. I have never tasted such a delicious cake in my life
This is
20. How long is it since you saw Mary?
When

viết lại câu sao cho không đổi nghĩa

1)this is the first time we've done this kind of work: we have

2)I last saw him when I was a student: I haven't

3)how long have Cathrine and henry been angaged?:When

4)It is ages since Alan visited his parents: Alan

5)I haven't laughed so much for ages : It's

6)John has not had his hair cut for over 6 months:It's

7)I haven't spoken to her for two weeks:the last time

8)he fell ill on friday morning: he has

9)the last time I saw her was at Peter's party

10)I haven't played tennis since 1990:the last time

11)I haven't been to Bristol for three years:I last

12)I've never met such a famous person before

13)I haven't seen him since I was a student:I last

14)I last heard from him in July:I haven't

15)the last time she wrote to us was last year: she hasn't

16)It's the first time she has seen that boy:She's