didn't call her up 2 days ago.
I haven't called her uo for 2 days
Did you finish the test an hour ago?
Have you finished the test for an hour?
I started playing tennis last year.
I've played tennis since last year
I haven’t seen him for a week
It’s a week since I last saw him
When did you first see her?
How long have you first seen her?
She didn't learn hard in 2005.
She hasn't learned hard since 2005
He has used the computer since he was 19
He began using the computer when he was 19
Peter has watched that film since last month
It’s last month since Peter last watched that film
The boys began playing soccer a year ago.
The boys have played soccer for a year
Has Dad worked here since I was born?
Did Dad work here when I was born?
The last time We saw her was 2 months ago
We haven ‘t seen her for 2 months
Tom did not work here when I met him on the street
Tom has not worked here sice I met him on the street
This is the first time he forgot his bag
He has never forgotten his bag before
Haven’t you used this car for a long time ?
Did you use this car a long time ago?
Is it the first time your father drunk that wine
Did your father drink that wine before?
This car is the most mordern I’ve used
I’ve never used such the most modern car before
It’s four years since I learnt in Hoa Lien school
I have learnt in Hoa Lien School for 4 years
She last wore that dress at her sister’s wedding
she hasn’t worn that dress since her sister's wedding
When did you start working in that factory?
How long have you worked in that factory?
Nam hasn’t written to his friend since 2005
It is 2005 since Nam last wrote to his friend
It is the first time I have heard about that
I have never heard about that before
They have’t played volleyball since last year
It is last year since they last played volleyball
Mr Nam has worked in this factory for years
Mr Nam started working in this factory years ago
Hoa hasn’t met me since she went abroad
Hoa last met her when she went abroad
Mr Lam started learning French on september 2nd
Mr Lam has learned French since September 2nd
He has used this car since he bought a new house
He began using this car when he bought a new house
She didn't learn hard in 2005.
She hasn't learned hard since 2005
Peter watched this film when he came home.
Peter has watched this film since he came home
It's a week since I last saw her.
I haven't seen her for a week
The boys began playing soccer a year ago.
The boys have played soccer for a year
Did Dad start to work here when I was born?
Has Dad worked here since I was born?
When did you first see her?
How long have you first seen her?
The last time We saw her was 2 months ago
We haven ‘t seen her for 2 months
Tom did not work here when I met him on the street
Tom has worked here since I met him on the street
This is the first time he forgot his bag
He has never forgotten his bag before
Children began to play games at 9pm
Children have played games since 9 p.m
When did you first know her ?
How long have you first known her?
I have never tasted the cake before
This is the first time I've ever tasted the cake
I haven’t played tennis since 1990
The last time I've played tennis was in 1990
I haven’t been to Briton for three years
The last time I've been to Briton was three years ago
I have never met such a famous person before
It’s the first time I've vẻ met such a famous person
I’ve never eaten this before
It’s the first time I've ever reaten this

1.I have never met him before

-> It is the first time I have met him

2.I have never eaten this kind of food before

-> It is the first time I have eaten this kind of food

3.I've never seen this film before

-> This is the first time I have seen this film

4.We've never drunk this kind of water before

->This is the first time I have drunk this kind of water

5.He's never been to HCM city before

->It is the first time I been to HCM city

6.It is the first time I've seen this man

->I've never seen this man before

7.This is the first time he phoned me

->He has never phoned me before

8.This is the first time I've talked to her

->I've never talked to her before

9.This is the first time Nam has used computer

->Nam has never used computer before

10.It is the first time Tom has sung

->Tom has never sung before

11.Ba had never listened to classical music before

->This was the first time Ba has listened to classical music

12.Nam had never seen him before

->It was the first time Nam has seen him

13.I had never seen him before

->It was the first time I have seen him

14.It was the first time Ba had killed chickens

->Ba had never killed chickens before

15.It was the first time she had eaten apple

->She had never eaten apple before

16.He last saw me a week ago

->He hasn't seen me for a week

->It is a week since he last saw me

17.Ba stopped playing soccer when he was 30

->Ba hasn't played soccer since he was 30

18.Hung began listening to music at 8 o'clock

->Hung has begun listening to music since 8 o'clock

19.He didn't smoke two years ago

->He hasn't smoked for two years

->It is two years since he last smoked

1.The last time I played football was in 1970.
=> I haven't played football since 1970.
2. The last time it rained was a fortnight ago.
=> It hasn't rained for four night.
3. The last time Lucy wore that dress was at Barbara’s wedding.
=> Lucy hasn't worn that dress since Barbara's wedding.
4. The last time my father was to Vung Tau was 2 years ago.
=> My father hasn't been to Vung Tau for 2 years.
5.The last time Betty rode to work was a fortnight ago.
=> Betty hasn't ridden to work for fornight.
6.He hasn’t played tennis since 1990.
=> The last time he played tennes was in 1990.
7.I haven’t met her for 2 months.
=> The last time I met her was 2 months ago.

B –

S + V QKĐ – start / begin + ………………… + ago

↔ S + V HTHT / HTHTTD + ………………… + since / for (bỏ start / begin)


Rewrite the following sentences, using the words given.
Ex: - He started workingfor this factory a year ago.
(He has been working for this factory since last year / for a year.
1.Tom began playing the piano 4 years ago.
=> Tom has been playing the piano for 4 years.
2. I started cooking for the party 4 hours ago.
=> I have been cooking for the party for 4 hours.
3. She started working as a secretary 2 years ago.
=> She has been working as a secretary for 2 years.
4. My father is reading a newspaper. He started 2 hours ago.
=> My father has been reading a newspaper for 2 hours.
5.My sister began to study English a year ago.
=> My sister has been studying English for 1 year.
6.Scientists began to fight against AIDS in 1980.
=> Scientists have been fighting against AIDS since 1980.
7.The Browns have been living in London for 20 years.
=> The Browns began to living in London 20 years ago.
8. John has worked for this electronics firm since 1999.
=> John started working for this electronics firm in 1999.
9. Women have been fighting for their rights since the middle of the 20thcentury.
=> Women began to fight for their rights in the middle of the 20th century.
10. Jack and Jill have learned to drive for 2 weeks.
=> Jack and Jill started learning to drive 2 weeks ago.
11. How long have you studied English?
=> When did you started studying English?
12. When did you begin to do research on lung cancer?
=> How long have you begun to do research on lung cancer?
C-

S + V HTHT – PĐ + ………… +before
↔ It / This is the first time + S + V HTHT – KĐ +………… (bỏ before)


Rewrite the following sentences, using the words given:
Ex : I haven’t seen that film before.
(It / This is the first time I have seen that film.
1.My father hasn’t driven a car before.
=> This is the first time my father has driven a car.
2.I’ve never met such a famous singer before.
=> It’s the first time I have met such a famous singer.
3.She has never been to the ballet before.
=> It’s the first time she has been to the ballet.
4.She hasn’t drunk Coca Cola before.
=> This is the first time she has drunk Coca Cola.
5.I have never read this book before.
=> It’s the first time I have read this book.
6.I have never met such an intelligent student before.
=> It’s the first time I have met such an intelligent student.
7.This is the first time my grandfather has been to

Cross out any improbable answer

1 I've understood / I understand biology a lot better now that we've got a new teacher

2 I went / had gone to see a Formula One race last week ,but I admit / I'm admiting that don't know much about cars

3 Do you find / Have you found it difficult to concentrate on your work with this music on ?

5 I've just started / I just started to learn how to drive . Now I'm knowing / I know how difficult is it

6 She says that she wasn't in the kitchen when the bottle was smashed / smashed,but I refuse / I'm refusing to believe her

7 I'm certainly agreeing / I certainly agree with you that people shouldn't drink and adrive

8 I know the company made / has made a loss this year . But I won't apologize / I don't apologize for that

9 It's very difficult for us to get jobs here, so we're considering / we consider emigrating to Canada

10 Since I has won / I won the lottery , my telephone didn't stop / hasn't stopped ringing . People phone / are phoning to ask how / spend the money

11 In tonight's World Cup match , France currently beat / are currently beating Gremany 2-1 with five minute of the match to go . If the score remains / is remained the same it will be the first time Germany lost / have lost to France since 1998

13 She goesl She's going up to this man and looksl / looking straight into his eyes. He's not wearing / He doesn't wear his glasses ,and he's not recognizing / he doesn't recognize her

1/ We have NEVER seen a shooting star. But we hope to some day

2/ They have been in classroom SINCE 8 a.m

3/ She has been in the kitchen FOR hours

4/ You have been to the cinema twice THIS WEEK

5/ Have you EVER eaten cheesecakes ?

6/ We have ALWAYS wanted to go to Tokyo, but I never got the change.

7/ I have not been to the new stadium YET. I think I will go sometimes this week.

8/ She is not hungry. She has JUST eaten.

9/ HOW LONG have you been in Greece ?

10/ I have ALREADY finished my homework. I finished it ten minutes ago.

III)Correct the mistake in each sentence, if necessary.

1. Tony has phoned me twice so far

2. I water flowers for my neighbour this week

3. Some of the boys don't know the English alphabet

4. Many drivers are smoking while driving.

5. We have owned this villa since 2004

6. This is the first time I have eaten this food

7. I don't eat sweets these days as I am on a diet

8. Don't wait for me because I don't come with you

9. The new manager gives a party next week

10. Is this total including new students ?

11. Excuse me, but do you wait for someone ?

IV. Rewrite each of the following sentences

1. They have moved Canada since December

2. So far I have been writing ten pages of the letter

3. Since arriving here,I have felt better

4. I have never seen Dick before 1985

5. Peter has never been to Paris before

6. He has been working since 6 o'clock

7. I haven't gone to the dentist for six months

8. Peter hasn't gone to the cinema for long time

9. We have been writing to each other for six years

10. This is the first time I have eaten this kind of food

thanks you

b. already,still,yet : matching exercise

1. you don,t have to do it. i 've ..already... done it

2.i've had no time ... i haven't ..yet..

3 don't wake him. he's ..still. asleep

4. i've ..already told you what to do. listen carefully this time

5 the plane has already... arrived. it was really early

6. we broke up six months ago but i ..still. miss him

7. are you .still.. working for same campany

8 there's no need to tell him. he .already.. knows

9. we haven't finished ..yet.

10. nobody else knows ..yet..

11. i have ..already. done this type of work before

12. it's old but it .still.. works well

13. i bought it seven years ago and i haven't had any problems .yet...

14. i read your report but i .still.. need to talk to you

15. is it already... nine o'olock

16. oh no! It's .still.. raining.

17 im feeling lazy.i'm .already.. in bed

18.is the pizza cooked .yet..

19.i cannot take on any more jobs. i've .already.. got to much work

20 i cannot believe it. haftpast four in the morning and you are...already. up

1.Complete using the words in the box

already ever just never for since yet

1.I haven't listened to their new CD..........yet............Is it any good?

2.We're been waiting for you.........for........over an hour.Where have you been?

3.Have you...............ever.........been to the UK before?

4.I'm afraid we're.........already...........made phans for this week,so we won't be free.

5.Pedro has been having English lessons.......since...........he has five years old.

6.It's strange that you mention the film Crash.I've.............just..............been reading about it in the paper.

7.I've...........never............heard of a "sudoku".What is it?

#maymay#

1. This is the first time he went abroad  ->

He hasn't.gone.abroad before......

2.She started driving 1 month ago    -> She has..driven for 1 month....

3. We began eating when it started to rain -> We have.eatten before it started to rain...

4. I last had my hair cut when i left her -> I haven't..cut my hair since the last time I left her........

5.The last time she kissed me was 5 months ago -> she hasn't..kissed me for 5 month......

6.It is a long time since we last met  -> We haven't..met for a long time.....

7.When did you have it ? -> How long.is it since you had it..?....

8.This is the first time i had such a delicious meal   -> i haven't.had such a delicious meal before..........

9.I haven't seen him for 8 days -> The last...time I seen him was 8 days........

10.I haven't taken a bath since Monday -> It is...Monday since I last took a bath.................

1. he hasn't gone abroad before.

2. she has driven for a month.

3. we have eaten since it started to rain.

4. i haven't my hair cut since i left her.

5. she hasn't kissed me for 5 month.

6. we haven't met each other for a long time.

7. how long have you had it?

8. i haven't had such a delicios meal before.

9. the last time i saw him was 8 days ago.

10. it is monday since i took a bath.