MY GARAGE

Read Ethan’s social media post

about what’s in his garage.
It’s time for a big cleanup! Have you ever felt that way? We’ve lived here
since 2013, but a lot of our stuff is still in the garage. Our car has been
outside for two years! So we’ve finally decided to do something with all of
the stuff. But I’ve never sold anything in my life, so I’m not sure which
things people will want to buy and which things are useless.
For example, we have two old bikes. We haven’t ridden them for years. I have some
boxes of comic books. I’ve had them since I was 12, but they’re in good condition. I
also found a box of outdated computer games. A friend gave them to me, but I’ve
never actually played them. There’s also a brand new bookcase in the garage. It’s
plain, but it’s OK. And I’ve collected a lot of travel souvenirs over the years: pictures,
plates, hats... They’re all in a big box. I have no idea if anyone else would think they’re
special.
So, if you have any ideas about what I can sell – great! And if you want to buy
something – even better!
When do you think it’s important to buy something brand new? Why?

Do you have items at home that are damaged, outdated, or useless? Why
do you keep them?

Can you think of any stores that sell used things? What do they sell? Are
the items usually in good condition?
Match the expressions with their opposites.

1. brand new 6 useful

2. In good condition 1 used

3. plain 5 common

4. outdated 4 modern

5. special 2 damaged

6. useless 3 fancy
Present Perfect
Base form Simple Past Past Participle
begin began begun
blow blew blown
wash washed washed
fell felt felt
go went gone
study studied studied
hear heard heard
clean cleaned cleaned
Present Perfect with ever, never, for, and since.
Have you ever played video games?
Yes, I have. I’ve played them many times.
No, I haven’t. I’ve never played them.

Has he ever traveled to another country?

Yes, he has. He’s traveled to tem countries.
No, he hasn’t. He’s never traveled anywhere.
Present Perfect with ever, never, for, and since.
How long has your car been outside?
It’s been outside for two years.

How long have you had your comic book?

I’ve had them since I was 12.

Have you ridden your bikes lately?

No, We haven’t ridden them since college.
Make complete sentences or questions in the presente perfect from these
words. Add for or since when needed.

1. you / ever / buy / car /?

2. We / not see / Maria / a few years / .

3. They / never / clean / their garage / !

4. You / live in / the same house / 11 years / .

5. I / not eat / meat / 2015 / .