When my younger brother, Ibrahim, was a toddler, he used to call me dad (instead of Eyad) and we used to laugh about it. But as we grew up, 7 years apart, this joke started to become a reality. Ibrahim copied me in every possible way, and has an unshakable faith in me. For the longest time I considered him my best friend. I took care of him, taught him, and confided in him. I care about him so much that I don’t want to disappoint him. I know he is watching my every move, so I am watching my every move. I know he is copying every word I say, so I am careful with what I say. If I ignore my work, he ignores his and if I cut corners, he follows suit. I want to be proud of him so I need to be proud of me. Last summer, I asked my father if I could help around the office. He said he has “a project” for me. I had to scan some 1000 old charts into the new electronic system.
1. Had I heard any news, I would have told you immediately. 2. If Mark were younger, he could join the army. 3. She would have stayed at home if she had known there would be so much traffic. 4. Should he get this job, he will be able to buy his own flat. 5. She will be here at eight unless she loses her way. 6. If I were you, I wouldn't go out this weather. 7. Emily would have called me if she had changed her mind. 8. If you like Tom Cruise, you will love this film. 9. Dave will be home at six o'clock, provided he catches the five o'clock bus.
I Choose the correct form (Present Perfect/Present Perfect Continuous)
1. Lis b) has opened; a shop which sells stationery Really? Where is it?
a lopez;
b) has opened;
c) has been opening
2 Is Dave still repairing his car? --- Yes, he b) has been repairing it since last Monday.
a) is repairing,
b) has been repairing:
c) has repaired
3. Where's Molly? She c) has gone on business for a week.
a) goes,
b) has been going:
c) has gone
4 Why is Tom upset? - He b) has lost his bag.
a) lost;
b) has lost.
c) has been losing
5. This salad is delicious - Is it? I a) haven't tasted it yet.
a) haven't tasted;
b) hasn't trusted,
c) didn't taste
6. Martin c) has been teaching French since he left university.
a) is teaching;
b) had taught,
c) has been teaching
7. He's confused. He a) has been trying to solve the problem the whole day.
a) has been trying.
b) trees;
c) tried
8. Can I have some more juice, please? -- Sorry, your sister b) has just drunk it all,
a) just has drunk;
b) has just drunk;
c) has just been drinking
9. The boy's dirty. He b) has been playing football for two hours.
a) is playing;
b) has been playing.
c) has played
10. Would you like to read this book? - No, thanks a lot. I c) have read it before,
a) am reading;
b) have been reading;
c) have read
I1. Is Pauline here? - I don't know. I b) haven't seen her all day,
a) don't see;
b) haven't seen;
c) haven't been seeing
12. Have you seen my glasses? I c) have been searching for them for an hour now.
a) am searching.
b) have searched;
c) have been searching
13. Sarah and I are very good friends. We a) have known each other for twenty years.
a) have known;
b) have been knowing;
c) know