4.4 Put the verb into the correct form, PRESENT PERFECT or PAST SIMPLE.

1. I haven’t been (I / not / be) to Canada, but I’d like to go there.

2. Paul and Lucy arrived (arrive) about ten minutes ago.

3. I’m tired. I didn’t sleep (not / sleep) well last night.

4. There was (There / be) a worker’s strike last week, so there were (there / be) no products.

5. Edward has worked (work) on ABC project for 3 days. Then, he sent (send) it to his clients. Now he works on project
#121.

6. Have you installed (install) the software yet?

7. She finished (finish) three jobs up to now. That’s impressive!

8. My grandfather died before I was born. I never met (I / never / meet) him.

9. It’s nearly lunchtime, and I haven’t seen (I / not / see) Martin all morning. I wonder where he is.

10. A: It has been (It / be) very warm here since we arrived.

B: Yes, It was (it / be) 35 degrees yesterday.

 4.5 Help Carolina send an effective job inquiry. Read her letter and correct 8 ERRORS she makes with PAST TENSE and
PRESENT PERFECT VERBS.

414 3rd Ave.

New York, NY 10026 

Dear Mr. Anderson, 

I have just learned from my friend Robert Shaw that he has decided to leave his position as a tour guide and that you
need to find a summer replacement quickly. I would like to apply for the position.

I came to this city two years ago to study at Columbia University. I was a student in history and economics since that
time. I am a hard worker and have held several part-time jobs at college: tutor, library researcher, and History
Department teaching assistant.

I am originally from Mexico City and speak Spanish and English fluently. My father is an English professor, and I have
learned to speak English as a child. When I lived in Mexico, I have worked at my uncle’s hotel. I helped tourists with
their travel arrangements in the city. I also gave city tours in both Spanish and English. I have a good sense of humor,
and my tours were a lot of fun.

Because of my history background, I have been very interested in this city since I arrived. I have done a lot of reading
and have discovered many fascinating stories about it.

I think I have the qualifications to make an excellent tour guide. Would it be possible to speak with you about the job
at a convenient time? I thank you in advance. 

Sincerely, 

Carolina Burns

 4.6 Read the passage and put the verbs in the PRESENT PERFECT or SIMPLE PAST.

David: I haven’t seen (not/see) those shoes before. Are they new?

Kate: Yes. I have just bought (just buy) them. Do you like them?

David: They’re OK. How much did they cost (cost)?

Kate: Oh, not much. They were (be) a bargain. Under $100.

David: You mean $99.99. That isn’t cheap for a pair of shoes. Anyway, we can’t afford to buy new clothes right now.

Kate: Why not?

David: Have you seen (see) this?

Kate: No. What is it?

David: The phone bill. It came (come) this morning. And we didn’t paid (not pay) electricity bill yet.

Kate: Well, what about the iPad you bought (buy) last week?

David: What about it?

Kate: You didn’t (not need) a new one. The old one worked (work) just fine.

David: But I need (need) the new model.

Kate: Well, I need (need) some new shoes.