JHS textbook: Present Perfect Tense

PASSAGE READING

Please read aloud the following passage. I will check your pronunciation as you read.

READ

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Steffan is a good singer. He has been attending music classes since he was 5 years old. He has been joining singing competitions for 8 years now. He wants to be a famous singer so his family has been supporting him.

COMPREHENSION CHECK

Please answer the following questions based on the passage.

ANSWER

1. Who has been attending music classes since he was 5 years old?
Answer:_______________________________________________
 
2. How long has he been joining singing competitions?
Answer:_______________________________________________
 
3. Who has been supporting him?
Answer:_______________________________________________

EXPRESSIONS

Describe the picture using the following expressions:

“… has + been + present participle…”

“… have + been + present participle…”

DESCRIBE

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“… has + been + present participle…”

“… have + been + present participle…”

DESCRIBING A PICTURE

Please answer the following questions based on the picture.

ANSWER

1. How long has Lucas been sleeping?
Answer:_______________________________________________
 
2. Who has been reading a book since last night?
Answer:_______________________________________________

CONVERSATION PRACTICE

Please answer the following questions based on your experience.

ANSWER

1. How long have you been going to school?
Answer:_______________________________________________
 
2. How long have you been studying English?
Answer:_______________________________________________
 
3. Where have you been spending your summer vacation?
Answer:_______________________________________________
 
4. What have you been doing since yesterday?
Answer:_______________________________________________
 
5. Have you been studying since morning?
Answer:_______________________________________________