Present perfect: An action that happened at an

unspecified time.
I havent eaten at McDonalds for ages.

Simple past: An action that began and ended at a

particular time in the past.
Oh, but didnt I see you there yesterday?
SINCE: Shows an undefined period of time or how long an action has
been taking place. It marks the begining of that period of time.
I havent cleaned my room since Monday.
FOR: Shows and specific period of time.
I havent cleaned my room for 5 days

Activities

Activity 1
Have you ever...?... and when did you?
For example:
- Have you ever visited Venice?
- When did you go there?
- How was it?
- Did you have a good time?

visit Venice

Activity 1 (contd)

appreciate a sunset

break up with
someone

go surfing

ski
drive a
sports cars

sing in public

break a bone

be on TV

see a tornado

try an extreme
sport

go climbing

Activity 2
In pairs, ask each other questions about the following situations:

Have you ever met a celebrity? Who? When?

Have you ever received a present that you really
hated? What was it? Who gave it to you?
Have you ever ridden a motorcycle? Who drove?
Have you ever told a big lie to someone you love?
What happened?
Have you ever kissed somebody by mistake? Who
was it? How did they react?
Have you ever received a card on Valentines day?
Who was it from? What did it say?
Have you ever forgotten an important date? Which
date was it?