Form B • Extra Grammar

Lesson 17 – For fun

A Anna and her friend Julia are going on vacation next week to Peru. Look
at Anna’s checklist. Then complete her e-mail to Julia about their plans.
Use the present perfect.

Vacation Checklist
Hi Julia,
buy tickets I’m writing to let you know how our vacation plans are
going. Of course, we ’ve bought the tickets. We
find information
did that together last week. And we
online about
a lot of interesting information online about Machu
Machu Picchu
Picchu. I’ve done a lot this week. Don’t worry about
buy a camera taking pictures. I a great camera.
I got it at that little camera store near my house. I
get a guidebook
a guidebook about Peru, too. It has
about Peru
a lot of information about hotels and restaurants. I know
write to friends you’ll like it. I’m sorry, but I to my
in Lima friends in Lima! I forgot. I’ll write them tomorrow. That’s
a promise. And of course, we our
pack suitcases
suitcases. We’ll do that on Friday before we leave. I’m
really looking forward to this trip.
See you soon!
Anna

B What have you done this year? Mark the items in the chart. ✓ = Yes. = No.
Add two more activities. Write sentences with the present perfect, and
your own information.

What have I done?

have a karate lesson
travel to another country
play an exciting video game
eat at a good restaurant

1. I haven’t had a karate lesson.

2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

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Lesson 18 – Young entertainers

A Ned and Wendy want to work at a children’s bookstore on Saturdays.
Look at the chart. Write sentences about what they have or haven’t done.
Use the present perfect.

Who’s best for the bookstore job? Ned Wendy

get good grades in math this year No Yes
read a lot of children’s books Yes Yes
work with children at the Teen Center Yes No
work at the school library No No
talk to his or her parents about the job Yes No
talk to the owner of the bookstore Yes Yes
Ned and Wendy
1. Ned and Wendy have read a lot of children’s books.
2. They
3.
Ned
4. Ned
5. He
6.
Wendy
7. Wendy
8. She
9.

B Write affirmative or negative sentences about people you know. Choose

phrases from the box. Use the present perfect.

act in a play meet a famous movie star sing a song at a party

appear on a TV program play in a chess competition win an award at school
give an interview on the radio read five books this year
give money to charity record a CD
My best friend Eileen has met a famous movie star.
My parents haven’t appeared on a TV program.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

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Lesson 19 – Are you a fan?

A What do you know about famous people? Complete the questions in the quiz.
Use ever and the present perfect. Then write short answers. Check your
answers at the bottom of the quiz.

Famous People Quiz

1. Has Dakota Fanning ever been (be) in a movie with Tom Cruise?
Yes, she has.
2. the Jonas Brothers (have) their own television show?

3. Emma Roberts (win) an Oscar?

4. Haley Joel Osment (be) in a movie with his sister Emily?

5. Harrison Ford (make) an action movie?

6. Venus and Serena Williams (play) tennis in New York?

7. Corbin Bleu (act) in a Star Trek movie?

8. Miley Cyrus and her dad (appear) on TV together?

Answers: 2. Yes 3. No 4. No 5. Yes 6. Yes 7. No 8. Yes

B Answer Yes or No. Use your own information.

1. Have you ever met a famous person?
No, I haven’t.
2. Have you ever performed for a live audience?

3. Have you ever been to a rock concert?

4. Have you ever wanted to be a musician?

5. Have you ever acted in a school play?

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Lesson 20 – Pop culture trivia

A Adrian is talking to Paola about the school chess club. Complete the
conversation. Use the present perfect and for or since.
Adrian So, Paola, how long have you been (How long / you / be) a
member of the chess club?
Paola I joined last year, so I’ve been a member for (for / since) a year now.
Adrian Has the chess club traveled (the chess club / travel) to a lot of
competitions this year?
Paola Well, we’ve been to four competitions so far.
Adrian (you / win) all of the competitions?
Paola No. But we’ve won three. We lost to Richmond High. Their players
are incredible!
Adrian Yeah, but three out of four is pretty good.
(How long / our school / have) a chess club?
Paola Let’s see. I’m not sure, but my brother was in the club. I know we’ve
had a club (for / since) 2004.
Adrian And who’s the chess coach?
Paola Oh, that’s Mr. Bennett. He really knows a lot about chess.
Adrian (How long / he / be) the chess coach?
Paola Only (for / since) September. Last year Ms. James was the
chess coach.
Adrian Just one more question. (How long / people / play)
chess?
Paola I’m not sure. But I read that people in India were playing a game like chess
about 1,500 years ago. So people have played chess (for / since) a
long time.

B Complete the questions with your own information. Then answer the
questions. Use for or since.
1. How long have you played soccer ?
(name of game or sport)
I’ve played soccer for three years.
2. How long have you gone to ?
(name of your school)

3. How long have you lived in ?
(name of your city or town)

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4. How long have you studied ?

(name of school subject)

5. How long have you known ?
(name of your best friend)

6. How long have you had your ?
(something you own)

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