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I've never heard of that!

CONVERSATION Have you ever? Book 2 page22.
Listen and practice.

( 21 unit -4 Ex-04 .mp3)

Steve: Hey, this sounds strange snails with garlic. Have you ever eaten snails?
Kathy: Yes, I have. I had them here just last week.
Steve: Did you like them?
Kathy: Yes, I did. They were delicious! Why don't you try some?
Steve: No, I don't think so.
Waiter: Have you decided on an appetizer yet?
Kathy: Yes. Ill have a small order of the snails, please.
Waiter; And you, sir?
Steve: I think Ill have the fried brains.
Kathy: Fried brains? Ive never heard of that
It sounds scary.
Simple past vs present perfect
Have you ever eaten snails?
Vietnamese restaurant?
Yes, I have. I tried them last month.
restaurant last night.
Did you like them?
Yes, I did. They were delicious.

Have you ever been to a

No, I haven't. But I ate at a Thai
Did you go alone?
No, I went with some friends.

Complete these conversations.

1.
A: Have you ever______________________
to a picnic at the beach?
B: Yes, I___________
We_________________. (cook) hamburgers.
2.
3.
4.
5.

A: Have you _______________(try) sushi?.

B: No. I ________________but
Id like to
A: Did you _________________ (have) breakfast today?
B: Yes, I___________ I ____________ (eat) a huge breakfast.
A: Have you ever
______________(eat) Mexican food?
B: Yes, I____________ In fact, I_____________
(eat) some just last week.
A: Did you ____________ (drink) coffee this morning?
B: Yes, I_________ I ________________
(have) some on my way to work.

May I take your order?

Conversation book 1

(16 unit 13-2 .mp3)

Waiter: May I take your order?

Customer: Yes. I'd like the lamb kebabs.
Waiter: All right. And would you like a salad?
Customer: Yes, I'll have a mixed green salad.
Waiter: OK What kind of dressing would you like? We have blue cheese and vinaigrette.
Customer: Blue cheese, please.
Waiter: And would you like anything to drink?
Customer: Yes, I'd like a large iced tea, please.

What would you like?

What kind of dressing would you like?
What would you like to drink?
Would you like anything else?
I'd like the lamb kebabs.
I'll have a small salad.
I'd like blue cheese, please.
I'll have vinaigrette.
I'd like an iced tea.
I'll have coffee.
Yes, please. I'd like some water.
No, thank you. That'll be all.
Could you tell me?

Conversation book 2 ( 10 unit -2 ex 08)

Erica: Excuse me. Could you tell me where the bank is?
Clerk: There's one upstairs, across from the duty-free shop.
Erica: Do you know what time it opens?
Clerk: It should be open now. It opens at 8:00 A.M.
Erica: Oh, good. And can you tell me how often the buses leave for the city?
Clerk: You need to check at the transportation counter. It's right down the hall.
Erica: OK. And just one more thing. Do you know where the rest rooms are?
Clerk: Right behind you. Do you see where that sign is?
Erica: Oh. Thanks a lot.
INDIRECT QUESTIONS.
Wh-questions with be
Where is the bank?
Where are the rest rooms?
Wh-questions with do or did
How often do the buses leave?
What time does the bank open?

Indirect questions
Could you tell me where the bank is?
Do you know where the rest rooms are?
Indirect questions
Can you tell me how often the buses leave?
Do you know what time the bank opens?
Do you know when Flight 566 arrived?

When did Flight 566 arrive?

Write indirect questions using these Wh-questions

1. How much does a newspaper cost?
_________________________________________________
2. Where is the nearest cash machine?
________________________________________________
3. What time do the banks open?
_____________________________________________________
4. How often do the buses come?
____________________________________________________
5. Where can you get a good meal?
___________________________________________________
6. How late do the nightclubs stay open?
______________________________________________

7. How early do the trains run?

______________________________________________________
8. What is the best hotel in the area?
________________________________________________
CON VERSATION.
A visit to New Orleans book 1 unit 10 pg 64
unit 10-2 )
Jan: It's great to see you, Todd. Have you been in New Orleans long?
Todd: Just a few days. I'm really excited to be here.
Jan: I can't wait to show you the city. Have you been to a jazz club yet?
Todd: Yeah, I've already been to one.
Jan: Oh. Well, how about a riverboat tour?
Todd: Uh, I've already done that, too.
Jan: Have you ridden in. a streetcar? They're a lot of fun.
Todd: Actually, that's how I got here today.
Jan: Well, is there anything you want to do?
Todd: You know, I really just want to take it easy. My feet are killing me!

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PRESENT PERFECT:
ALREADY, YET
The present perfect is formed with the verb have + the past participle.
Present perfect:
already, yet
The present perfect is formed with the verb have + the past participle.
Questions in Present Perfect

Have you been to a jazz

club?
Has she ridden in a
streetcar?
Has he called home lately?
Have they eaten dinner
yet?

Questions in Present Perfect

Have you been to a jazz

club?
Has she ridden in a
streetcar?
Has he called home lately?
Have they eaten dinner
yet?
Contractions

Affirmative answers
Yes, I've been to several.
Yes, she's ridden in one.
Yes, he's called twice this
week.
Yes, they've already eaten.

Negative answers
No, I haven't been to one.
No, she hasn't ridden in
one.
No, he hasn't called in
months.
No they haven't eaten yet.

Affirmative answers
Yes, I've been to several.
Yes, she's ridden in one.
Yes, he's called twice this
week.
Yes, they've already eaten.

Negative answers
No, I haven't been to one.
No, she hasn't ridden in
one.
No, he hasn't called in
months.
No they haven't eaten yet.

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you've
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we've
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haven't
not
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CONVERSATION Actually, I have. Book 1 unit 10.

33 unit 10 -4. Mp3

Peter: I'm sorry I'm late. Have you been here long?
Mandy: No, only for a few minutes.
Peter: Have you chosen a restaurant yet?
Mandy: I can't decide. Have you ever eaten Moroccan food?
Peter: No, I haven't. Is it good?
Mandy: It's delicious. I've had it several times.
Peter: Or how about Thai food? Have you ever had green curry?
Mandy: Actually, I have. I lived in Thailand as a teenager. I ate it a lot there.
Peter: I didn't know that. How long did you live there?
Mandy: I lived there for two years.
Use the present perfect for an indefinite time in the past. Use the simple past for a
specific event in the past.

Have you ever eaten Moroccan food?

Have you ever had green curry?

Yes, I have. I ate it once in Paris.

No, I haven't. I've never eaten it.
Yes, I have. I tried it several years ago.
No, I haven't. I've never had it.

Complete these conversations. Use the present perfect and simple past
of the verbs given and short answers.
1. A: ____________you ever ________________ in a karaoke bar? (sing)
B: Yes, I __________ I _______________ in one on my birthday.
2. A: _____________ you ever __________________ something valuable? (lose)
B: No, I ____________ But my brother __________________his camera on a trip once.
3. A: _______________ you ever __________________ a traffic ticket? (get)
B: Yes, I ____________________ Once I _______________ a ticket and had to pay $50.
4. A: ___________________ you ever _________________ a live concert? (see)
B: Yes, I ___________I ______________ U2 at the stadium last year.
5. A: ______________ you ever _________________ late for an important appointment?
(be)
B: No, I _______________ But my sister _______________ 30 minutes late for her
wedding!

FOR AND SINCE

How long did you live in Thailand?

I lived there for two years. It was wonderful.

How long have you lived in Miami?

I've lived here for six months. I love it here.

I've lived here since last year. I'm really

happy here.

Complete these sentences with for or since.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

EXPRESSIONS WITH FOR

Pam was in Central America ________________ a month last year.

two weeks
a few months
I've been a college student __________________ almost four years.
several years La long time
Hiroshi has been at work _____________ 6:00 A.M.
I haven't gone to a party ______________ a long time.
EXPRESSIONS WITH SINCE
Josh lived in Venezuela _______________ two years as a kid. 6:45
My parents have been on vacation ________________ Monday. last weekend
Natalie was engaged to Danny _______________six months. 1 997
Pat and Valeria have been best friends _________________ highelementary
school. school

How
How
How
How

long
long
long
long

have
have
have
have

you
you
you
you

had your current hairstyle?

studied at this school?
known your best friend?
been awake today?

Going out for dinner.

(book 1. 16 unit 13- 2. May I take your order?)
Jeff: Say, would you like to go out to dinner tonight?
Bob: Sure. Where do you want to go?
Jeff: Well, what do you think of Indian food?
Bob: I love it, but I'm not really in the mood for it today.
Jeff: Yeah. I'm not either, I guess. It's a bit spicy.
Bob: Hmm. How do you like Japanese food?
Jeff: Oh, I like it a lot.
Bob: I do, too. And I know a nice Japanese restaurant near here - it's called Iroha.
Jeff: Oh, I've always wanted to go there.
Bob: Terrific! Let's go!
CONVERSATION

What would you like?

I'd like the lamb kebabs.

I'll have a small salad.

What kind of dressing would you like?

What would you like to drink?
Would you like anything else?

I'd like blue cheese, please.

I'll have vinaigrette.
I'd like an iced tea.
I'll have coffee.
Yes, please. I'd like some water.
No, thank you. That'll be all.

Complete this conversation.

Waitress: What. . . . . . ..you like to order?
Customer: I .................... have the fried chicken.
Waitress: . . . . . .you like rice or potatoes?
Customer: Potatoes, please.
Waitress: What kind of potatoes would you . . . . . . . . . . . ?
Mashed, baked, or french fries?
Customer: I . . . . . . like mashed potatoes.
Waitress: OK And . . . . . . . . . . . you like anything to drink?
Customer: I guess I . . . . . . . . . . . have a cup of coffee.
Waitress: Would you . . . . . . . . . . . anything else?
Customer: No, that . . . . . . . . . . . be all for now, thanks.
Later
Waitress: Would you . . . . . . . . . . dessert?
Customer: Yes, I . . . . . . . . . . . like ice cream.
Waitress: What flavor . . . . . . . . . . . you like?
Customer: Hmm. I . . . . . . . . . . . have chocolate, please.
Waitress: OK I'll bring it right away.
Contractions
I'll = I will
I'd = I would