2. • 9
• Identify and use the present perfect simple and
continuous to talk about finished and unfinished
actions.
• Identify time expressions for the present perfect
simple and continuous.
• Practice reading and speaking skills to talk
about music.
• Describe the music you listen to
• Practice listening skills: Discuss the benefits of
music
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Present Perfect Simple
• I have heard that song many times.
• I have never seen that group in concert.
• I have played the guitar since I was in high
school.
When do we use the Present Perfect Simple?
Describe the
music you
listen to.
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Present Perfect Continuous
• They have been practicing. I see them putting
their instruments away.
• I have been listening to Beethoven since I was
a child.
When do we use the Present Perfect
Continuous?
Describe the
music you
listen to.
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Look at the picture. Read the structures and
Describe the
music you
listen to.
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Present Perfect Simple
Describe the
music you
listen to.
Used for:
- •
Experiences
- Actions that started in
the past and continue
now
- Finished actions in an
unspecified time in the
past
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Present Perfect
Continuous
Used for:
- Actions that started in
the past and continue
now
- Very recently finished
actions when results
can still be seen.
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Present Perfect Continuous
Describe the
music you
listen to.
• HAS /HAVE NOT BEEN verb –ing.
HAS/HAVE BEEN verb -ing .
HAS/HAVE BEEN verb -ing ?
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Time expressions
With unfinished actions:
for, since, all day, lately, recently, this year,
these days, for a while…
With finished actions and present perfect
simple:
Already, ever, never, yet, once, twice, three
times
Compare
perspectives
on life
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Exercises
http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/
grammar/prepersim-preperpro/tests?test1
p. 17
http://www.urszulawaligora.eu/index.php?optio
n=com_content&view=article&id=78&Itemid=12
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Compare
perspectives
on life
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10. 6
Activity. Vocabulary. Read the examples. Try to infer the meaning
of the words in purple.
Vocabulary Elements of music
1. That song has a great beat you can dance to.
2. Her catchy lyrics make you want to sing
along.
3. His song has an unforgettable melody.
4. The band has created a new and exciting
sound.
Compare 5. She has a beautiful soprano voice.
perspectives
on life
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Vocabulary Elements of music
Listening and speaking:
Listen to the conversations carefully and answer
your teacher’s questions, p. 15 and 16
Compare
perspectives
on life
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