4 Practice Complete with the Present Perfect Simple
or the Present Perfect Progressive of the
verbs in brackets.
A: Can I take your order?
B: Hello, Steve! I didn't know you were
a waiter here.
A: Well, I am.
B: I come here all the time and
I (1) have never seen (never / see) you
before.
A: I'm new here. I (2) have
(work) here for a week now.
B: So, (3)
you
(give up) trying to be
an artist?
A: No, but I need the extra money. So,
I (4)
(try) different
part-time jobs since last year.
B: Sounds interesting. My boss
(5)
(look for)
someone to work as a part-time
secretary for quite some time now,
so if this place doesn't work out for
you, let me know.
A: Thanks. So, what would you like?
(6)
you
(try) the vegetable soup?
B: Of course, I (7)
(come) here for years. I know the
menu very well.
A: Great.
Advantages: They are a safe way to spend your time.
Examples: If you are at home with your friends, your parents know where you are.
Disadvantages: Some games are very violent.
Games can distract you from other things.
Examples: They could change your personality or even encourage you to commit crimes.
You may fall behind with your homework.
2. 1. List points: Firstly, also.
2. Give examples: For example, for instance.
3. Introduce the opposite opinion: On the other hand, however.
4. Introduce a conclusion: All in all.