| Present Perfect: Indefinite Past 5 ADVENTURE TRAVEL ee WE eed Before You Read Look at the title of the article and at the photos. Discuss the questions. 1. What do you think the arti¢le is about? 2. Would you like to do the things in the photos? Why or why not? Read @ Read the article about unusual vacations. Been There? Done Thal? Maybe it's time for something new. ..(ormaybe not) by Rosa Garcia Today's world is getting smaller. People are traveting the globe" in record numbers.? They've been to Rome. They've visited Greece. They've seen the ancient pyramids of Egypt. They've gone skiing in the Swiss Alps. Now, they're looking for new places to see and new things to do. They want adventure. Travel Today has just come out with its annual Sa ) AS part of the survey, the magazine asks its readers the following question: “What would you like to do that you've never done before?” Here are some of their answers: T’ve made several trips to Eaypt, but I've never ridden a camel. I've always wanted to do that. Moving along. Camel ride in the desert } T globe: the word 2 in record numbers: much more than in the past (continued on next page) Present Perfect: Indefinite Past 133BR AF; 0, You Rei Riding choose from a Scean? These can be wonderfl adventures » Sense of adventures tne a ability to enjoy new things 4 ad jar meaning '9-~ sinil Al Vocabulary: Look at the reading Find a word or phrase with a 1. very old — 2. exciting, unusual experience — ! 3. every year — 4 4. questionnaire — a 5. way of traveling someplace Saal ui 4 6. cheaper —= ae ied? Check (V) them. 5! Comprehension: Which activities have the readers of Travel Today tried le 115, mountain climbing D A. skiing in the alps 03. hot 02. riding a camel ballooning ice climbing 4, ice-skating 06. ice cli Mea halo PRESENT PERFECT: INDEFINITE PAST 134 UNITI0 ia Se eae: ncnAR NOTES Use the present perfect to talk about things that, : happened at an indefinite (not exact) time in 7a the past. Use the present perfect when you don't know + They've traveled to Egypt. eel when something happened or when the specific (You don't know the exact ime) i time is not important. ‘ : i + We've been to Rome. F ow (The exact time isn'timportant) - Past ———x Future 4 We've been to Rome. ps ay Use the present perfect (not the simple past) + The hotel has closed. to show that the result ofthe action or state Is (So we can't stay there now.) important in the present. The present perfect, always has some connection to the present. USAGE NOTE: For many speakers been to and + He'sbeen to France, gone to have different meanings. (At some point in the past, he visited France, but he’s not there now.) + He's gone to France. (He's in France now.) (continued on next page) Present Perfect: Indefinite Past 135adele amidst We can also use the present perfect with nee tel Adverbs to talk abou the Indefinite past. reves 9% Use avers ke tke or often totatkabout_ weve ett de fepeated actions at some indefinite time in he waves ast aiways 02 : 08 ET gone: 1, Use always and never for actions or states that ve never 9 rorome? eae savy ea cM K © Use ever to ask questions. tmeans.at anvsIM® 49, china: E ck from before now, Use never for negative answers a back ON ately. + two just gs te 4, Use just, lately, and recently to stress that 1 they have ei at something happened in the very recent 1 es recent (but still indefinite) past. + Just=2a very short time before now i cag ik returned. + lately and recently =in the near past USAGE NOTE: In American Enalish, we often use Nort returned ately Just and recently with the simple past.You cant : use lately with the simple past. 5 BE CAREFUL! Do NOTuse the presentperfect NevHve-gerten| a with adverbs that refer to a definite past time. ‘Notice the word order in sentences with the Present perfect and adverbs: ‘8. Adverbs such as twice and expressions such «She's been there twice. as many times usually go at the end of the = ive bec Sk ‘Sentence. 'b. Adverbs of frequency such as always, often, + I've always wanted to stay there, and never usually go before the past participle. + We've often talked about it. |G + Just goes before the past participle. + lve just had dinner. + Lately goes at the end of the sentence, + |haven’t flown lately. + Recently can go before the past participle or + He's recentlyflown alot. at the end of the sentence, He's flown a lot recently. = REFERENCE NOTES Fora list of irregular past participles, see Appendix 1 on page A-1, Fora complete presentation of all he present perfect forms, see Unit on Page 110, For present perfect with already, yet, and stl see Unit 9 on page 123, : 136 UNITI0STEP 3 FOCUSED PRACTICE EXERCISE 1: Discover the Grammar Read the first statement, Then decide if the second statement is True (T) or False (F). Ifthere isn’t enough information in the first statement to know the answer, put a question mark (2) on the line. + Adventure vacations have become very popular They are popular now. 2. I've been to Italy twice Iwas there two years ago. 3. Thave never been to the Himalayas. I went to the Himalayas a long time ago. Ive just returned from China. Iwas in China a short time ago. 1u ever been to Costa Rica?” 5. Greg asks you, “Have y Gr wants to know when you were in Costa Rica, 6. Marta asks you, “Have you read any good travel books lately?” Marta wants to know about a travel book you read last year 7. We have visited Egypt several times. This is not our first visit to Egypt. 8. Tve been on an African safari.! I'm ona safari now. ‘safari 4 trip through the country areas of Africa in order to watch wild animals EXERCISE 2: Statements and Questions (Grammar Notes 1-2) Complete the interview between Travel Today (TT) and travel writer Rosa Garcia (RG). Use the present perfect form of the verbs in parentheses, Use contractions when possible. TH: Asa travel writer, you = vsited __ many places. Any favorites? RG: ‘Thailand: Teed besuuinllemaving comapet ae there five times. TT: What pa YOU most ‘unusual travel Saree (in. cage, of cours!),1______ dinner next toa very ative voleano, I ___ ian ice hotel in Finland... F-tseep) (continued on next page) Present Perfect: Indefinite Past 1377 jscovered” ! TE th i fi and f : ™“ ond fewer 9 lot smaller: There a jed not 10 tell our | Wibocome) and decid Suey 1 really great Plnce® i ee 3: (hndy a RG: No, ne nes, but! ea ‘ about doing that ® few times: aboutit To. thin ; 4 place secret. 1 always a,c) 1 TE Where ie RG: 1 iaibe i soning Pi" australia. It WS really ey from a hotealt balloonens. 14. (return) ation! Fantastic. In fact, bal ing is my new favorite form of transportatl mn TH Where are You going next? fi RG: Onan Afr on one, and T™ really ote ican safarit 1 never : 75.166) alway todo that 5 16: (want) TE Good luck! { look forward to your African safari article (Grammar Notes 1-3 EXERCISE 3: Affirmative and Negative Statements done and things fe has t ee at the survey. Then write sentences about things Andy has fone. Use contractions when possible. Travel Time Survey | idy Cheng, Name: Have you ever done the following activities? Check (/) the ones you have done. 1. rent acar 2. rent a motorcycle 3. ride a camel go up in a hot-air balloon w 4 5. have some really unusual food a) oO Yi 4 Oo 6. see ancient pyramids sail a boat on the Nile River swim with dolphins in the ocean 9. be ona safari fly around the world 138 UNIT10 a ee eee1. _He hasn't rented a car. on He's never rented a car Soe a He's rented a motoreyc aoe 2H ted yele. . 3. 6. 10. EXERCISE 4: Word Order (Grammar Note 3) Complete the conversation. Put the words in parentheses in the correct order. Use the present perfect form of the verbs. Include short answers. Use contractions when possible. Evan: Hot-air ballooning! What's it like? I've never dene this ______hefore! Tr(1/ do this /never) Axpy: You'll love it. — Zili7a few times /g0 up] but ___ E aA = 3 tnot doit /Tately Evan: ___ oe ee 7. (you a Tot travel Angi! Ves, 28 = De __. I'ma travel writer, so it's part of my job. Evan: That's great ona safari? 6 (you/be/ever) , but sone Axpy: No, 8, [want /to go /always/1) Evan: Me toc - 9. {17 several times /to Africa /be) In fact, back from a trip there. Taet /just) Bure a ona safari. Tis never /I7Be) ‘Axpy: Look. = 72: (they [finish /just) getting the balloon ready. Its time to go up! Present Perfect: Indefinite Past 139) UNIT 10 EXERCISE 5 Look from the box, Use At Some of Rosa 5: Statements s things. Write sentence adverbs when possible We idle os using the Pre HOTELROMAEXERCISE 6: Editing Read the comment: 's found on . the use of the pres ee ae @ hot-air ballooning website. There are twelve mistakes in binds fclek ’ct and adverbs. The first mistake is already corr more. ty corrected. Find and | eee upandaway.com he recata ed many comments from our clients. We'd like to share some with you. Comments @ | Ihave always be afrai i ‘on your website, ‘s be afraid of heights. But after | saw the beautiful photos on your website, Iknew ir knew | had to go hot-air ballooning! This have been one of the best experiences of my life. Thank you! Bricca Kessler, Germany | We've returt } eturned just from a fantastic vacation. I’ve told all my friends about your | company. | | James Hudson, Canada ve always wanted to go up in a hot-air balloon. | was not disappointed! |. Antonio Vega, Mexico | just seen some new photos posted on the website! Awesome! oe @ Bill Hampton, USA | - a a 5 Pve never went hot-air ballooning, but after visiting your wonderful website, I've \} decided to sign up! | | Amalia Lopes, Brazil We gave our parents a balloon trip as an anniversary gift. They've just wrote £0 $3Y it but now they want to go rafting! | was fantastic. They've ever been very adventurous, Pat Calahan, Ireland the face of a kid on a hot-air balloon ride? The SeiometE You have ever seen cost of the ri | That look on her face: priceless! t \ | | Lydia Hassan, New Zealand t broken my leg last month, so | haven't lately been able ro do sports—boring! Your srountain balloon trp has just gave mea lift—in more han one way! t | May Roa, Philippines Present Perfect: Indefinite Past 141E (gue ' IE orrect genie m2 ; EXERCISE 7: Listening iste 090" i I {@ A Fead the statements. then listen tthe conversa”. information _— 1, The woman is on yacation/@La ti vel igen 2. She goes on nce Liwice a year ri for 1 3, She has/hasn't done a lotof adventure (vel oye bel 4. This year sho wants todo something she bas} ESN oaash 5. She thinks two of the vacations sound t00 dal : bility the man mention a the conversation 0nd C1 roy her best vacation 6. The k @B 00k at the Olivia's done be Then listen again to fe. Circle the number of the White Water Rafting | cree Rica Snowmobiling | in Canada Australia Relaxing ona’ > Tropical Island ~ - i 40 4 142 UNIT10 ee—— ai EXERCISE 8: Pronunciation o 4 @' Read and listen to the Pronunciation Note. Genie @B | Listen 0 the short conversations and notice the pronunciation of rave and has. 4’ 1. A: My friends have just returned from their trip. B: Oh, did they have a good time? : The plane has just landed. It was a good flight. 3. A: The book has arrived. : Great! I can't wait to read it. 4. A: The hotels have recently closed. : Too bad. We'll have to find new ones. 5. A: Our boss has left for vacation. B: When will she be back? : The survey has just come out. Oh, what does it say? ‘These countries have become very popular. B: I know. I'd love to visit them. ‘The trip has become more affordable. B: Well, maybe we can go more often now. 9. A: I think class has started. B: Let's goin. the conversations and repeat the first statement in partner. each one. Then C | Listen again to Vv practice the conversations with a iL 52 Present Perfect: Indefinite Past 143La EXERCISE 9, Find Someone Who... AV ASK your c te hare Following inas@tes avestions. Find out how many peoPle ewe pave ever done ore ‘ask ml yess neon seri Adld four more activities, when som ‘questions. ¢ "et the stories behind the anewers, » M888 hore * take g Jong car trip * climb & ny fave you ever ridden a horse? Tai have. A couple of times. No students have What does Arbus mean? De lL e there again? Where have you neve ne Same Wi Exaurce; MWe read the quote by Diane Arbus, 1 ‘+ see ancient roman ruins mariachi band a” iting happen? Tey it? Did anything exciting happe yhen he. ., 5 fie. Once wh 0 se Mave ridden a horse, Miguel has ridden tw ‘ay? Where have you been? Woul: Ve YOu never been that you would like to go? think it means... any ofthe 1d You like to gyA | Circle the correct words to complete the sentences. 1. Have you twice / ever Hi you ever been to Egypt? 2. I've just / ately returned from Cairo. 3. I've w ci i T've was / been there twice, and I'm returning next summer. 4. Has / Have Jon ever ridden a camel? Thaven't read any good travel books lately /never 6. One of my classmates is /has recommended a good book: gE B | Complete the sentences with the present perfect form of the correct verbs from the box. bengive /read see, show take weny 4, SUD RRe e ceotaperee es the pyramids? 2, eee never to Egypt. 3. Elena 5 __ an interesting book about ancient Eaypt. #2 Site ES oe Ss | ee ivto me to read. S$. P alvays __ to ride a camel. 6. My brother OS RENE eee Several ipa a Fes eee Ot recently eee me his photos. gem C | Find and correct seven mistakes. 1. I've lately traveled a lot. 2, We've returned just from an African safari. . T've never have so much fun before. 4. Have you been ever on a safari? 5. No, but I've recently went hot-air ballooning. Thas decided to go next summer. 6. My wife and ballooning website. 7. Ive saw a lot of great photos on a hot-air Unit 10 Review: Present Perfect: Indefinite Past 145