14 Put the verbs in brackets into the present perfect or the past simple.
A: Hi, Sarah. I (have not seen) you for a long time. Where (have you been)?
B: I (went) to China to teach English.
A: wow! how (was) it?
B: very nice! I (stayed) in Beijing and (taught) eight-year old children.
A: how (did you find) teaching them?
B: Great! the children (were) clever and (learnt) very quickly. what (have you been) up to?
A: nothing as interesting as that! I ( have just finished) my exams.
B: that's good. do you have any plans for the summer?
A: yes, I (have bought) a ticket to Italy. I'm planning to stay with my cousin Sabrina for a month.
B: that's great! Sabrina is a lot of fun. I'm sure you'll have a great time. don't forget to send me a postcard
A: okay! take care. speak to you when I get back.
1. The lesson ... (was) over recently.
2. He .has ..just... (worked) out his problem and now he does not know what to do.
3. Peter ... (came) in and saw a big nice room.
4. Their father often ... (goes) to rock concerts.
5. This time tomorrow I ... (shall be lying) on the beach.