1.He last paid taxes in 1970

~ He hasn't paid taxes since 1970.

2. I last ate meat 5 years ago 

~ I haven't eaten meat for 5 years.

3. It's 3 months since the windows were cleaned 

~ The windows haven't been cleaned for 3 months.

4. It's years since I took photographs

~ I haven't taken photographs for years.

5. I last watched TV on new years's day

~ I haven't watched TV since new year's day.

6. It's 3 months since he wrote to me

~ He hasn't written to me for 3 months.

7. The last time I was aboard was in the summer of 1978

~ I haven't been abroad since the summer of 1978.

8. It's ten years since that house was lived in 

~ That house hasn't been lived for 10 years.

9.I haven't seen him for 2 months 

~ I last saw him 2 months ago.

10.I haven't been to a concert for over a year 

~The last time I was to a concert was over a year ago.

5 He has not written to me since April

->It’s

->He last

6 She hasn’t had a swim for five years 

->It’s

->The last time

7 They last talked to each other two months ago.

->It’s

->The last time

8 The last time she saw her elder sister was in 1999.

->It’s

->She last

9 She hasn’t written to me for years.

->She last

->The last time

11. It's two weeks since they last cleaned their room.

->they last

->the last time

12. It's over six months since John had his hair cut.

->John last

->the last time

22 I last drank champagne at my brother's wedding.

->the last time

23 It's years since I was

->the last time

24. I last ate raw fish when I was in Japan.

-> I haven't

-> The last time

25. It's years since Mary last spoke French.

-> The last time

-> Mary last

26. It's ten weeks since I last had a good night sleep.

-> I haven't

-> The last time

-> I last

27. He last paid taxes in 1970

-> The last time

28. I last ate meat 5 years ago.

-> The last time

-> It's

36 I haven’t been to a concert for over a year 

->the last time

5 He has not written to me since April

->It’s in April when he last wrote to me

->He last wrote to me in April

6 She hasn’t had a swim for five years 

->It’s five years since she hasn't had a swim

->The last time she had a swim was 5 years ago

7 They last talked to each other two months ago.

->It’s 2 months since they last talked to each other

->The last time they talked to each other was 2 months ago

8 The last time she saw her elder sister was in 1999.

->It’s in 1999 when she last saw her elder sister

->She last saw her elder sister in 1999

9 She hasn’t written to me for years.

->She last wrote to be years ago

->The last time she wrote to me was years ago

11. It's two weeks since they last cleaned their room.

->they last cleaned their room two weeks ago

->the last time they cleaned their room was 2 weeks ago

12. It's over six months since John had his hair cut.

->John last had his hair cut over six months ago

->the last time John had his hair cut was 6 months ago

22 I last drank champagne at my brother's wedding.

->the last time I drank champagne was at my brother's wedding

23 It's years since I was 

->the last time I was

24. I last ate raw fish when I was in Japan.

-> I haven't eaten raw fish since I was in Japan

-> The last time I ate raw fish was when I was in Japan

25. It's years since Mary last spoke French.

-> The last time Mary spoke French was years ago

-> Mary last spoke French years ago

26. It's ten weeks since I last had a good night sleep.

-> I haven't had a good night sleep for ten weeks

-> The last time I had a good night sleep was 10 weeks ago

-> I last had a good night sleep 10 weeks ago

27. He last paid taxes in 1970

-> The last time he paid taxes was in 1970

28. I last ate meat 5 years ago.

-> The last time I ate meat was 5 years ago

-> It's 5 years since I last ate meat

36 I haven’t been to a concert for over a year 

->the last time I was to a concert was over a year ago

1. he hasn't written to me for 3 months

2. i haven't been aboarded since the summer of 1978

3. the house has been lived in for 10 years

câu này tớ nghĩ có thể là that house chứ kph the house

11/ I last ate meat 5 years ago.
--> I haven't eaten meat for 5 years.
12/ It's 3 months since since the windows were cleaned.
--> The windows hasn't been clearned for 3 months.
13/ It's years since I took photographs.
--> I haven't taken photographs for years.
14/ I last watched TV on new years's day.
--> I haven't watched TV since new year's day.
15/ It's 3 months since he wrote to me.
--> He hasn't written to me for 3 months.
16/ I was last paid six months ago.
--> I haven't paid for 6 months.
17/ The last time I was aboard was in the summer of 1978.
--> I haven't been abroad since the summer of 1978.

11/ I last ate meat 5 years ago.
=> I haven't eaten meat for 5 years
12/ It's 3 months since the windows were cleaned.
=>The windows haven't been cleaned for 3 months
13/ It's years since I took photographs.

=>I haven't taken photographs for years.
14/ I last watched TV on new years's day.
=>I haven't watched TV since new years's day.
15/ It's 3 months since he wrote to me.
=>He hasn't written to me for 3 months
16/ I was last paid six months ago.
=> I haven't been paid for 6 months
17/ The last time I was aboard was in the summer of 1978.
=> I haven't been abroad since the summer of 1978.

11/ I last ate meat 5 years ago.
=> i haven't eaten meat for 5 years
12/ It's 3 months since since the windows were cleaned.
=the windows haven't been cleaned for ê months
13/ It's years since I took photographs.

=>i haven't taken photographs for years
14/ I last watched TV on new years's day.
=>i haven't watched tv since new years's day
15/ It's 3 months since he wrote to me.
=>he hasn't written to me for 3 months
16/ I was last paid six months ago.
=>i haven;'t paid for six months
17/ The last time I was aboard was in the summer of 1978.
=>i haven't been aboard since in the summer of 1978.

VIII. Rewrite the sentences.

1. John smoked a lot a year ago, but now he doesn’t smoke any more. àJohn used TO SMOKE A LOT 

2. It’s time for you to go to school. à  It’s time you WENT TO SCHOOL

3. How long is it since yu saw Tom? à When DID YOU SEE TOM?

4. please keep silent in the classroom. à I’d rather you KEPT SILENT IN THE CLASSROOM

5. He can’t pass the examination. à  He wishes HE COULD PASS THE EXAMINATION

6. We can’t go out because of heavy rain. à We wish WE COULD GO OUT

7. I don’t like you to come to class late. à  I’d rather you DIDN'T COME TO CLASS LATE

8. What a pity! He can’t come here. à I wish HE COULD COME HERE

9. They often went to Vung Tau at weekends. à They used TO GO TO VT AT WEEKENDS

10. Maryam and Lan have been pen pals for over 2 years. à Maryam and Lan have written WITH EACH OTHER FOR OVER 2 YEARS

VIII. Rewrite the sentences.

1. John smoked a lot a year ago, but now he doesn’t smoke any more. àJohn used  to smoke a lots a year ago.

2. It’s time for you to go to school. à  It’s time you  went to school

3. How long is it since yu saw Tom? à When  did you last see Tom ?

4. please keep silent in the classroom. à I’d rather you  kept silent in the classroom

5. He can’t pass the examination. à  He wishes  he could pass the examination.

6. We can’t go out because of heavy rain. à We wish  it didn't rain so heavily that we could go out.

7. I don’t like you to come to class late. à  I’d rather you

8. What a pity! He can’t come here. à I wish  didn’t come to class late.

9. They often went to Vung Tau at weekends. à They used to go to Vung tau at weekends.

10. Maryam and Lan have been pen pals for over 2 years. à Maryam and Lan have written  to each other for over two years. 

1. He has written to me since April.

=> The last time he wrote to me was in April

2. She hasn’t had a swim for five years.

=>  She last had a swim 5 years ago

3. They last talked to each other two months ago.

=> They haven’t talked to each other for 2 months

4. The last time she saw her elder sister was in 1999.

=>  She hasn’t seen her elder sister since 1999

5. She hasn’t written to me for years.

=>  It’s years since she last wrote to me

6. It’s two weeks since they deaned their room.

=>  They havent cleaned their room for 2 weeks

7. How long is it since you rode a bicyde?

=>  When did you last ride a bicycle

8. How long is it since he wrote to ỵou?

=>  When did he last wrote to you

9. When did he last talk to you?

=>  How long is it since he last talk to you

10. When did you last telephone him?

=>  Hong long is it since you last telephoned him

11. We have never eaten this kind of food before.

=>  It’s the first time we have eaten this kind of food

12. This is the fìrst time I have seen this fìlm.

=>  I have never seen this film before

13. This is the first time he went abroad.

=>  He hasn’t gone abroad before

14. She started driving 1 month ago.

=>  She has driven for 1 month

15. We began eating when it started to rain.

=>  We have eaten since it started to rain

16. I last had my hair cut when I left her.

=>  I haven’t had my hair cut since I left her

17. The last time she kissed me was 5 months ago.

=>  She hasn’t kissed me for 4 months

18. It is a long time since we last met.

=>  We haven’t met for a long time

19. When did you have it ?

=>  How long have you had it

20. This is the first time I had such a delicious meal .

=>  I haven’t had such a delicious meal before

21. I haven’t seen him for 8 days.

=>  The last time I saw him was 8 days ago

22. I haven’t taken a bath since Monday.

=>  It is Monday when I last took a bath

23. It's 2 years since I had a punture.

=>  I have had a punture for 2 years

24. It's 2 months since he earned any money.

=>  He has not earned any money for 2 months

1. He has written to me since April.

=> The last time he wrote to me was April.

2. She hasn’t had a swim for five years.

=>  She last had a swim 5 years ago

3. They last talked to each other two months ago.

=> They haven’t talked to each other for two months.

4. The last time she saw her elder sister was in 1999.

=>  She hasn’t seen her elder sister since 1999

5. She hasn’t written to me for years.

=>  It’s years since she last wrote to me

6. It’s two weeks since they deaned their room.

=>  They haven't cleaned their room for two weeks

7. How long is it since you rode a bicyde?

=>  When did you last ride a bicycle?

8. How long is it since he wrote to ỵou?

=>  When did he last write to you?

9. When did he last talk to you?

=>  How long is it since he talked to you?

10. When did you last telephone him?

=>  Hong long is it since you telephoned him?

11. We have never eaten this kind of food before.

=>  It’s the first time we have ever eaten this kind of food

12. This is the fìrst time I have seen this fìlm.

=>  I have never seen this film before

13. This is the first time he went abroad.

=>  He hasn’t gone abroad before.

14. She started driving 1 month ago.

=>  She has driven for 1 month

15. We began eating when it started to rain.

=>  We have eaten since it started to rain

16. I last had my hair cut when I left her.

=>  I haven’t  cut my hair since I left her

17. The last time she kissed me was 5 months ago.

=>  She hasn’t  kissed me for 5 months

18. It is a long time since we last met.

=>  We haven’t met for a long time

19. When did you have it ?

=>  How long have you had it ?

20. This is the first time I had such a delicious meal .

=>  I haven’t had such a delicious meal before

21. I haven’t seen him for 8 days.

=>  The last time I saw him was 8 days ago

22. I haven’t taken a bath since Monday.

=>  It is Monday since I last took a bath

23. It's 2 years since I had a punture.

=>  I have not had a punture

24. It's 2 months since he earned any money.

=>  He hasn't eared any money for 2 months

1. He has written to me since April.

=> The last time he wrote to me was in April

2. She hasn’t had a swim for five years.

=>  She last had a swim 5 years ago

3. They last talked to each other two months ago.

=> They haven’t talked to each other for 2 months

4. The last time she saw her elder sister was in 1999.

=>  She hasn’t seen her elder sister since 1999

5. She hasn’t written to me for years.

=>  It’s years since she last wrote to me

6. It’s two weeks since they deaned their room.

=>  They havent cleaned their room for 2 weeks

7. How long is it since you rode a bicyde?

=>  When did you last ride a bicycle

8. How long is it since he wrote to ỵou?

=>  When did he last wrote to you

9. When did he last talk to you?

=>  How long is it since he last talk to you

10. When did you last telephone him?

=>  Hong long is it since you last telephoned him

11. We have never eaten this kind of food before.

=>  It’s the first time we have eaten this kind of food

12. This is the fìrst time I have seen this fìlm.

=>  I have never seen this film before

13. This is the first time he went abroad.

=>  He hasn’t gone abroad before

14. She started driving 1 month ago.

=>  She has driven for 1 month

15. We began eating when it started to rain.

=>  We have eaten since it started to rain

16. I last had my hair cut when I left her.

=>  I haven’t had my hair cut since I left her

17. The last time she kissed me was 5 months ago.

=>  She hasn’t kissed me for 4 months

18. It is a long time since we last met.

=>  We haven’t met for a long time

19. When did you have it ?

=>  How long have you had it

20. This is the first time I had such a delicious meal .

=>  I haven’t had such a delicious meal before

21. I haven’t seen him for 8 days.

=>  The last time I saw him was 8 days ago

22. I haven’t taken a bath since Monday.

=>  It is Monday when I last took a bath

23. It's 2 years since I had a punture.

=>  I have had a punture for 2 years

24. It's 2 months since he earned any money.

=>  He has not earned any money for 2 months

Bài tập viết lại câu thì hiện tại hoàn thành và quá khứ đơn

How long is it since you rode a bicyde?

=>When did you ride a bicycle?

How long is it since he wrote to ỵou?

=>When did he write to you?

When did he last talk to you?

=>How long has he talked to you ?

When did you last telephone him?

=>How long have you telephoned him?

We have never eaten this kind of food before.

=>It’s the first time we have eaten this kind of food

This is the fìrst time I have seen this fìlm.

=>I have never seen this film before.

This is the first time he went abroad.

=> He hasn’t gone abroad before.

She started driving 1 month ago.

=>She has driven for 1 month.

We began eating when it started to rain.

=>We have eaten since it started to rain.

I last had my hair cut when I left her

=>I haven’t had my hair cut since I left her.

The last time she kissed me was 5 months ago.

=>She hasn’t kissed me for 5 months.

It is a long time since we last met.

=>We haven’t met for a long time.

When did you have it ?

=>How long have you had it?

This is the first time I had such a delicious meal .

=>I haven’t had such a delicious meal before.

I haven’t seen him for 8 days.

=>The last time I saw him was 8 days ago.

I haven’t taken a bath since Monday.

=>It is since Monday I last took a bath.
Its 2 months since he earned any money.

=>He has earned money for 2 months

He last shaved the day before yesterday.

=>He hasn’t shaved the day since yesterday.

Its 2 years since I was last in Rome.

=>I haven’t been to Rome for 2 years

I saw Tom last on his wedding day.

=>I haven’t seen Tom since on his wedding day

I last ate raw fish when I was in Japan.

=>I haven’t eaten raw fish since I was in Japan

Its ten weeks since since I last had a good night sleep.

=>I haven’t had a good night sleep for ten weeks

He last paid taxes in 1970.

=>He hasn’t paid taxes since 1970

I last ate meat 5 years ago.

=>I haven’t eaten eat for 5 years.

Its years since I took photographs.

=>I haven’t taken photographs for years.

I last watched TV on new years

=> I haven't watched TV since on new years.

Its 3 months since he wrote to me.

=>He hasn’t written to me for 3 months.

The last time I was aboard was in the summer of 1978.

=>I haven’t been abroad since the summer of 1978
Ihavent seen him for 2 months.

=> I last saw him 2 months ago.

Its nearly 20 years since my father saw his brother.

=>My father hasn’t seen his brother for nearly 20 years.

When did you learn to drive?

=>How long is it since you learned to drive?

The last time I went swimming was when we were in Spain.

=>I haven’t gone swimming since we were in Spain.

ThisisthefirsttimeIve been to a night club

=>I haven’t been to a night club before

They have never heard such a thing before.

=>This is the first time they have heard such a thing

Mary rang hours and hours ago.

=>It it hours since Mary rang

It is ages since Alan visited his parents.

=>Alan hasn't visited his parents for ages.

How long is it since you rode a bicyde?

=>When did you ride a bicycle?

How long is it since he wrote to ỵou?

=>When did he write to you?

When did he last talk to you?

=>How long has he talked to you ?

When did you last telephone him?

=>How long have you telephoned him?

We have never eaten this kind of food before.

=>It’s the first time we have eaten this kind of food

This is the fìrst time I have seen this fìlm.

=>I have never seen this film before.

This is the first time he went abroad.

=> He hasn’t gone abroad before.

She started driving 1 month ago.

=>She has driven for 1 month.

We began eating when it started to rain.

=>We have eaten since it started to rain.

I last had my hair cut when I left her

=>I haven’t had my hair cut since I left her.

The last time she kissed me was 5 months ago.

=>She hasn’t kissed me for 5 months.

It is a long time since we last met.

=>We haven’t met for a long time.

When did you have it ?

=>How long have you had it?

This is the first time I had such a delicious meal .

=>I haven’t had such a delicious meal before.

I haven’t seen him for 8 days.

=>The last time I saw him was 8 days ago.

I haven’t taken a bath since Monday.

=>It is since Monday I last took a bath.
Its 2 months since he earned any money.

=>He has earned money for 2 months

He last shaved the day before yesterday.

=>He hasn’t shaved the day since yesterday.

Its 2 years since I was last in Rome.

=>I haven’t been to Rome for 2 years

I saw Tom last on his wedding day.

=>I haven’t seen Tom since on his wedding day

I last ate raw fish when I was in Japan.

=>I haven’t eaten raw fish since I was in Japan

Its ten weeks since since I last had a good night sleep.

=>I haven’t had a good night sleep for ten weeks

He last paid taxes in 1970.

=>He hasn’t paid taxes since 1970

I last ate meat 5 years ago.

=>I haven’t eaten eat for 5 years.

Its years since I took photographs.

=>I haven’t taken photographs for years.

I last watched TV on new years

=> I haven't watched TV since on new years.

Its 3 months since he wrote to me.

=>He hasn’t written to me for 3 months.

The last time I was aboard was in the summer of 1978.

=>I haven’t been abroad since the summer of 1978
Ihavent seen him for 2 months.

=> I last saw him 2 months ago.

Its nearly 20 years since my father saw his brother.

=>My father hasn’t seen his brother for nearly 20 years.

When did you learn to drive?

=>How long is it since you learned to drive?

The last time I went swimming was when we were in Spain.

=>I haven’t gone swimming since we were in Spain.

ThisisthefirsttimeIve been to a night club

=>I haven’t been to a night club before

They have never heard such a thing before.

=>This is the first time they have heard such a thing

Mary rang hours and hours ago.

=>It it hours since Mary rang

It is ages since Alan visited his parents.

=>Alan hasn't visited his parents for ages.

Chúc bn hok tốt !

1,How long is it since you rode a bicyde?

=>When did you ride a bicycle?

2,How long is it since he wrote to ỵou?

=>When did he write to you?

3,When did he last talk to you?

=>How long has he talked to you ?

4,When did you last telephone him?

=>How long have you telephoned him?

5,We have never eaten this kind of food before.

=>It’s the first time we have eaten this kind of food

6,This is the fìrst time I have seen this fìlm.

=>I have never seen this film before.

7,This is the first time he went abroad.

=> He hasn’t gone abroad before.

8,She started driving 1 month ago.

=>She has driven for 1 month.

9,We began eating when it started to rain.

=>We have eaten since it started to rain.

10,I last had my hair cut when I left her

=>I haven’t had my hair cut since I left her.

11,The last time she kissed me was 5 months ago.

=>She hasn’t kissed me for 5 months.

12,It is a long time since we last met.

=>We haven’t met for a long time.

13,When did you have it ?

=>How long have you had it?

14,This is the first time I had such a delicious meal .

=>I haven’t had such a delicious meal before.

15,I haven’t seen him for 8 days.

=>The last time I saw him was 8 days ago.

16,I haven’t taken a bath since Monday.

=>It is since Monday I last took a bath.
17, It 's 2 months since he earned any money.

=>He has earned money for 2 months

18,He last shaved the day before yesterday.

=>He hasn’t shaved the day since yesterday.

19, It's 2 years since I was last in Rome.

=>I haven’t been to Rome for 2 years

20, I saw Tom last on his wedding day.

=>I haven’t seen Tom since on his wedding day

21, I last ate raw fish when I was in Japan.

=>I haven’t eaten raw fish since I was in Japan

22, It's ten weeks since since I last had a good night sleep.

=>I haven’t had a good night sleep for ten weeks

23,He last paid taxes in 1970.

=>He hasn’t paid taxes since 1970

24,I last ate meat 5 years ago.

=>I haven’t eaten eat for 5 years.

25,It's years since I took photographs.

=>I haven’t taken photographs for years.

26,I last watched TV on new years

=> I haven't watched TV since on new years.

27,Its 3 months since he wrote to me.

=>He hasn’t written to me for 3 months.

28,The last time I was aboard was in the summer of 1978.

=>I haven’t been abroad since the summer of 1978
29, I havent seen him for 2 months.

=> I last saw him 2 months ago.

30, It's nearly 20 years since my father saw his brother.

=>My father hasn’t seen his brother for nearly 20 years.

31, When did you learn to drive?

=>How long is it since you learned to drive?

32, The last time I went swimming was when we were in Spain.

=>I haven’t gone swimming since we were in Spain.

33, This is the first time I have been to a night club

=>I haven’t been to a night club before

34,They have never heard such a thing before.

=>This is the first time they have heard such a thing

35,Mary rang hours and hours ago.

=>It it hours since Mary rang

36,It is ages since Alan visited his parents.

=>Alan hasn't visited his parents for ages.

Chúc bn học tốt !!!!!

PAST SIMPLE TENSE + PRESENT PERFECT TENSE (3) Exercise 1: Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences

1. There _________ a serious food in this area last year.

A. was B. has been C. were D. have been

2. She _________ me good health and success on my last birthday.

A. wished B. wishes C. has wished D. wishing

3. The last time they __________Ha Noi was in 2008.

A. visit B. visited C. visiting D. have visited

4. She __________her project yet.

A. hasn’t finished B. has finished C. finished D. didn’t finish

5. I __________English since I was a child.

A. have learn B. has learnt C. learnt D. have learnt

6. Last week, I ___________Ha Long Bay with my family.

A. visited B. visit C. am visiting D. have visited

7. She ___________five novels so far.

A. have written B wrote C. writes D. has written

8. They first __________each other in 2009.

A. meet B. met C. will meet D. have met

9. We have been good friends since we________at School.

A. are B. were C. have been D. was

10. There ________an outbreak of coronavirus in the world lately.

A. were B. was C. has been D. have been

Exercise 2: Rewrite the following sentences using past simple and present perfect tenses.

11. I began watching TV three hours ago.

A. I have watched TV for three hours.

B. I have watched TV for three hours ago.

C. I have watched TV since three hours.

12. The last time she ate fast food was in January.

A. She has eaten fast food since January.

B. She hasn’t eaten fast food since January.

C. She hasn’t eaten fast food for January.

13. He has played soccer since three o’clock.

A. He started to play soccer at three o’clock.

B. He started to play soccer three o’clock ago.

C. He started to play soccer three o’clock before.

14. I haven’t met her for a long time.

A. It’s a long time since I have met her.

B. It’s a long time since I haven’t met her.

C. It’s a long time since I last met her.

15. Tuan started to do his homework ten minutes ago.

A. Tuan has done his homework since ten minutes.

B. Tuan has done his homework for ten minutes.

C. Tuan have done his homework for ten minutes.

16. When did you study English?

A. How long have you studied English?

B. How long did you study English?

C. How long has you studied English?

17. They began building this house 2 months ago.

A. They haven’t built this house for 2 months.

B. They have built this house for 2 months ago.

C. They have built this house for 2 months.

18. My father started to work in this factory last week.

A. My father has worked in this factory in last week.

B. My father has worked in this factory for last week.

C. My father has worked in this factory since last week.

19. How long has he worked in the garden?

A. When has he worked in the garden?

B. When did he start to work in the garden?

C. When did he started to work in the garden?

20. How long ago did you learn music?

A. How long have you learnt music?

B. How long have you started to learn music?

C. How long did you learn music?

1.She last had a swim was five years ago

2.They haven’t talked to each other for two months.

3.She hasn’t seen her elder sister since 1999

4. It’s years since she wrote to me.

5.It’s ten years since Robert and Catherine were married.

Mình chỉ giải được 5 câu đầu à

1. She hasn’t had a swim for five years.

=>  She last had a swim five years ago.

2. They last talked to each other two months ago.

=> They haven’t talked to each other for two months.

3.The last time she saw her elder sister was in 1999.

=> She hasn’t seen her elder sister since 1999.

4. She hasn’t written to me for years.

=> It’s years since she didn't write to me.

5. Robert and Catherine have been married for ten years.

=> It’s ten years since Robert and Catherine married.

6. It’s two weeks since they cleaned their room.

=> They haven't cleaned their room for two weeks.

7. It’s over six months since John had his hair cut.

=> John haven't had his hair cut for over six months.

8. How long is it since you rode a bike?

=> When did you last ride a bicycle?

9. How long is it since he wrote to you?

=> When did he last write to you?

10. When did he last talk to you?

=> How long has he talked to you?

11. When did you last telephone him?

=> How long is it since you telephoned him?

12. We have never eaten this kind of food before.

=> It’s the first time I have ever eaten this kind of food.

13. This is the fist time I have seen this film.

=> I have never seen this film before.

14. This is the first time he went abroad.

=> He hasn’t gone abroad before.

15. She started 1 month ago.

=> She has driven for 1 month.

1. She hasn’t had a swim for five years.

=> She last had a swim five years ago

2. They last talked to each other two months ago.

=> They haven’t talked to each other for two months

3.The last time she saw her elder sister was in 1999.

=> She hasn’t seen her elder sister since 1999

4. She hasn’t written to me for years.

=> It’s years since she wrote to me

5. Robert and Catherine have been married for ten years.

=> It’s ten years since Robert and Catherine married

 6. It’s two weeks since they deaned their room.

=> They have deaned their room for two weeks

7. It’s over six months since John had his hair cut.

=> John has had his hair cut for over six months

8. How long is it since you rode a bike?

=> When did you ride a bike ?

9. How long is it since he wrote to you?

=> When did he write to you ?

10. When did he last talk to you?

=> How long is it since he talked to you ?.

11. When did you last telephone him?

=> How long is it since you telephoned to him ?.

12. We have never eaten this kind of food before.

=> It’s the first time we heve eaten this kind of food

13. This is the fist time I have seen this film.

=> I have never seen this film before

14. This is the first time he went abroad.

=> He hasn’t went abroad before

15. She started 1 month ago.

=> She has started for month