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Unit 17

The document explains the use of the present perfect tense, particularly in the context of asking about experiences using 'Have you ever...?' It provides examples of how to form questions and responses, as well as the distinction between 'gone' and 'been.' Additionally, it includes exercises for practice with the present perfect tense.

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Unit 17

The document explains the use of the present perfect tense, particularly in the context of asking about experiences using 'Have you ever...?' It provides examples of how to form questions and responses, as well as the distinction between 'gone' and 'been.' Additionally, it includes exercises for practice with the present perfect tense.

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Unit

17 Have you ever … ? (present perfect 3)


A
Have you been
to Rome? Yes, I have.
Many times.

Have you ever


been to Japan? No, I’ve never
been to Japan.

We use the present perfect (have been / have had / have played etc.) when we talk about a time from
the past until now – for example, a person’s life:

Have you ever been to Japan?


time from the past until now
past now
‘Have you been to France?’ ‘No, I haven’t.’
I’ve been to Canada, but I haven’t been to the United States.
Mary is an interesting person. She has had many different jobs and has lived in many places.
I’ve seen that woman before, but I can’t remember where.
How many times has Brazil won the World Cup?
‘Have you read this book?’ ‘Yes, I’ve read it twice.’ (twice = two times)

B present perfect + ever (in questions) and never:


‘Has Ann ever been to Australia?’ ‘Yes, once.’ (once = one time)
‘Have you ever played golf?’ ‘Yes, I play a lot.’
My sister has never travelled by plane.
I’ve never ridden a horse.
‘Who is that man?’ ‘I don’t know. I’ve never seen him before.’

C gone and been

two weeks later


Where’s Ben?
Hello, Ben.

Hi. I’ve been


He’s on holiday. on holiday. I’ve
He’s gone to Spain. been to Spain.
BEN
Ben has gone to Spain. Ben has been to Spain.
(= he is in Spain now) (= he went to Spain, but now he is back)

Compare:
I can’t find Susan. Where has she gone? (= where is she now?)
Oh, hello Susan! I was looking for you. Where have you been?

present perfect ➜ Units 15–16, Unit 18 present perfect and past simple ➜ Unit 20
Exercises Unit

You are asking Helen questions beginning Have you ever … ? Write the questions.
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Helen

1 (be / London?) Have you ever been to London? No, never.


2 (play / golf?) Have you ever played golf? Yes, many times.
3 (be / Australia?) Have Yes, once.
4 (lose / your passport?) No, never.
5 (fly / in a helicopter?) Yes, a few times.
6 (win / a race?) No, never.
7 (be / New York?) Yes, twice.
8 (drive / a bus?) No, never.
9 (break / your leg?) Yes, once.

Write sentences about Helen. (Look at her answers in Exercise 17.1.)


1 (be / New York) She’s been to New York twice.
2 (be / Australia) She
3 (win / a race)
4 (fly / in a helicopter)
Now write about yourself. How often have you done these things?
5 (be / New York) I
6 (play / tennis)
7 (drive / a lorry)
8 (be / late for work or school)

Mary is 65 years old. She has had an interesting life. What has she done?
have be all over the world a lot of interesting things
do write many different jobs a lot of interesting people
Mary travel meet ten books married three times

1 She has had many different jobs.


2 She
3
4
5
6
Write gone or been.
1 Ben is on holiday at the moment. He’s gone to Spain.
2 ‘Have you ever to Mexico?’ ‘No, never.’
3 My parents aren’t at home at the moment. !ey’ve out.
4 !ere’s a new restaurant in town. Have you to it?
5 Rebecca loves Paris. She’s there many times.
6 Helen was here earlier, but I think she’s now.
7 ‘Where’s Jessica?’ ‘She’s not in the office. I think she’s home.’
8 Hello, Sue. I was looking for you. Where have you ?

➜ Additional exercise 16, Additional exercise 18

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