5. Unit 5 Present Perfect (experiences)

Question 1

Present Perfect (experiences)

Answer 1

We can use the present perfect to describe experiences we have had in life

Question 2

Subj + have/has + past participle
* I have been to Paris

Answer 2

When speaking, we usually make the contraction - I have becomes I’ve
* I’ve been to Paris
* I’ve run a marathon
* I’ve never seen a lion

If we continue to talk about this experience, the following sentences usually use the simple past tense.
I’ve run a marathon once. It was 2 years ago and took place in Australia.

_Note_When talking about the experiences don not tell when
I’ve been to paris last week FALSE
I’ve been to paris. I went last week.

رفته و برگشته

I’ve gone : برگشت نداره

Question 3

Part 1 Quest
Q: Have you ever grown a plant?

Answer 3

A:
Actually, no I haven’t. I’ve never learnt how to do it.
but I’d love to try.

Question 4

Q: Have you ever been to an art gallery?

Answer 4

A:
Oh yes. I have been to a few actually.
I went to a great one in Italy last year, it had some famous masterpieces, that were really impressive.

Question 5

Q: Have you ever seen wild animals before?

Answer 5

A:
Yes, I have seen loads, well, if animals in a zoo count.
I have been to the zoo in my city several times and it’s full of wild animals; like gorillas and giraffes.

Possible substitutes for several:
A number of / a couple of / a handful of

Question 6

Q: Do you play any water sports?

Answer 6

A:
Not really to be honest,
I’ve never really liked water sports.
I was brought up in the city, so I didn’t have much chance to practice them.

Possible substitutes for was brought up:
Was raised / was born and bred / grew up