Present perfect continuous and simple tenses

Present perfect continuous and simple tenses are often used together. We use the continuous form to talk about activities, and the simple form to talk about individual actions:

I’ ve been getting ready for my trip. I’ ve packed my case, I’ ve collected my tickets I’ ve changed some money.

I’ ve been writing an essay. I’ ve written it in rough but I haven’t typed it out yet.

Exercise 1 You’re going to read an article about two people whose lives were changed by a holiday. Work in pairs. “A” read about Victoria, “B” about Sally.

Exercise 2 In pairs, take turns to tell each other about the two women. Answer these questions.

1. What is she doing now?

2. What was she doing before?

3. What made her change her life?

4. How does she feel now?

Exercise 3 In pairs, try to guess the meaning of the highlighted words. Then match them with their definitions below.