Ex.1. Read and translate the sentences. Write out the verbs in the Present Perfect

1. Alex has always wanted to go to Tibet, but he has never had such a chance.

2. Put your wallet away, I’ve already paid for everything.

3. Gabi has just told me that she is getting married.

4. Where did you buy that round Persian rug you’ve got in the hall?

5. You’ve missed her – if you hurry, you’ll catch her in the street.

6. I often see this guy but I have never spoken to him.

7. I have a gut feeling that he has failed the interview.

8. Dick has been out of work for about a year, and he has been desperate all this time.

9. Calm down, Liz. John has just phoned! He has got the job!

- Has he? Oh, I’m so glad for him. It has never been easy to find a job, particularly a good one.

10.- You’re right. There has been an increase in unemployment in our country recently.

- Moreover, the situation is getting worse and worse these days.

Ex.2. The Present Perfect: full and short forms.

Task A: Change the full Present Perfect forms to contractions:

1. I have forgotten her address. – I’ve forgotten her address.

2. I have not noticed anything so far. – I haven’t noticed anything so far.

3. You have said that. – _____________________________________________.

4. It (The train) has already arrived. – ___________________________________.

5. It has not rained this month. – _______________________________________.

6. Dr. Adamson is not here. He has just left. – ____________________________.

7. Look! She has caught a big fish! – ___________________________________.

8. Patricia has not been at home for three years. – _________________________.

9. We have never enjoyed Christmas as much as this one. – _________________.

10. They have been here before. – _______________________________________.

Task B: Are these contractions has or is?

1. She’s arrived. → She has arrived.

2. She’s tired. → She is tired.

3. He’s worried.

4. He’s eaten.

5. She’s outgrown all her school clothes.

6. The dog’s escaped.

7. The cat’s hungry.

8. She’s ill.

9. She’s had a cold.

10. She’s never met his ex-wife.