The document provides examples of sentences using present perfect tense to talk about life experiences and dreams. It gives prompts for writing sentences about things one wants to accomplish before dying or "kicking the bucket" using verbs like swim, travel, see, etc. It then discusses different time expressions that can be used with the present perfect tense, such as already, just, ever, still, yet. Finally, it provides a speaking activity where students discuss things they have always wanted to do but haven't done yet and what has prevented them.

1. Objective
To tell about life experiences such as tourism and
recreation and/or dreams using present perfect

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5. • Complete the following sentences with your own lists
of things you would like to accomplish.
Before I kick the bucket, I want to ________________________.
At the top of my bucket list, is to _________________________.
Before I die, I have to ___________________.
I must _______________________ before kicking the bucket.
Think of:
Swim Travel Play Eat Buy Fly Wear
Visit See Write Ride Trek

6. Cultural
Walking
Sightseeing
Bird -watching
Package
Skiing
HOLIDAYS
Surfing
Sailing

7. Camping
Safari
Beach
Glamorous
Adventure
Trekking
Hiking
Water sports

8. Lisa and Danny have been
married for ten years and
are planning a special
holiday.
They have always liked
exotic places and wildlife
photography.
They are looking for an
unforgettable holiday
full of surprises
These people live in the USA and are all trying to choose a holiday.
Read the texts and identify key words.

9. HOW DO THESE PEOPLE EXPRESS THEIR DREAMS?
Go over the sentences below and then find what each person says and
underline the verbs:
1. Danny and Lisa liked exotic places. They still like exotic places.
2. In the past, Eric was interested in ancient history. Now he also likes ancient history.
3. Before Nick dreamed of visiting exotic places. He hasn’t changed his mind.
4. In the past, Julia liked glamorous, well-organized holidays many times.

10. Watch the following video which explains how to use present
perfect and complete the handout given
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-kOpbSa7HQ

12. Time expressions :
already, just, ever, still, yet
I’ve already seen their photos.
My parents have just returned from Canada.
My family still hasn’t had time for a trip.
Have you ever been to New York?
Yes, I have No, I haven’t

13. Ever, never, already, just, recently,
still and yet.
 Questions:
1. Ever: means “at any time”. It comes before the
past participle.
Have you ever been to the British Museum?
2. Already: means “before now”. It may come
before the past participle or at the end of the
question.
Have you already been to the British Museum?
Have you been to the British Museum already?

14. 3. Yet: means “up to now”. It is usually placed at
the end of the question.
Have you visited the British Museum yet?

15. 1. Just: refers to the very recent past.
It comes before the past participle.
I’ve just visited that museum.

16. 2. Already/ recently: usually come
before the past participle or at the end
of the sentence.
I’ve already visited that museum.
I’ve visited that museum already.
I’ve recently visited that museum.
I’ve visited that museum recently.

17. 1. Never: means “not at any time”. It
must come before the past participle.
I have never visited that museum.
2. yet: usually comes at the end of a
negative statement.
I haven’t visited that museum yet.

18. 3. Still: means “up to now”. Still comes
before has or have.
I still haven’t visited that museum.

19. Present Prefect
Formula:
Usage Structure Example
Definition

20. Speaking Activity.
• In teams you talk about these topics. Why haven’t done them? What has
stopped you?
 Something you’ve always wanted to buy
 A place you’ve never been to but would like to visit.
 Something you’ve always wanted to learn how to do.
• Something else you’ve always wanted to do.

21. 1. has never been to Australia
2. has taught someone a new skill
3. has ever been interested in extreme
sports
4. has recently returned from a trip
5. has eaten something very unusual
6. has never liked adventure
7. has ever visited another country
alone
8. hasn’t had an unusual accident yet

23. 1-You can buy as many
sentences as you can
2-You can bet up to $100
3-You have to correct the
wrong sentnece and, if
you get it right, you get
double.

24. Question 1
- They already given me the
money.
$30

25. $40
•Question 2 –
•She's been to Berlin twice.

26. Question 3 –
Gary is known Darla for a long time.
$40

27. Question 4 –
I haven't read today's newspaper yet.
$50

28. Question 5 –
Has he ever eaten Brazilian
food?
a. Correct
b. Incorrect
$30

29. Question 6 –
Help, police!
That man's just stolen my
wallet!
$30

30. Question 7 –
We've recently wrote a book.
$20

31. Question 8 –
Laura have sold her car.
$10

32. Question 9 –
I haven't take the test yet.
$10

33. Question 10 –
Has you ever met my brother?
$20

34. Question 11 –
I've lived in Orlando for three years.
$25

35. Question 12 –
No, they hasn't eaten lunch yet.
$40

36. Question 13 –
We haven't chosen a name
for the baby yet.
$20

37. Question 14 –
Have you ever drived a Ferrari?
$30

38. Question 15 –
Have you hearded the new song by
Adele?
$40

39. Question 16-
I have meeted you for three years
$40

40. Question 17
They have riden horses since
three years
$50

41. Question 18-
Steve has worked for 1987
$30

42. Question 19
I have eaten yet
$35

43. Question 20 -
She has bought a house just
$40

44. Question 21
He has brought me flowers already
$40