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Drill A Example: SITUATION: He's a member of the Labour Party 1.
Really, How long has he been a member ....? Situation 1: He's got a dog Situation 2: He has piano lessons Situation 3: His parents are divorced Situation 4: He's out of work Situation 5: His daughter lives in Birmingham Situation 6: He works for a new company Situation 7: She studies economics Situation 8: She has a new boyfriend Situation 9: She is at the university Situation 10: She loves French wines
Pattern Drill B Example: I know your sister ........... (September)
Situation 1: I'm married ............... ( May ) Situation 2: I play golf ...............( five years ) Situation 3: I'm working a lot .............( last month ) Situation 4: I earn more money ..........( beginning of this year ) Situation 5: I know Mr. Blair .............( 2 years ) Situation 6: We co-operate with IBM .............( January 1) Situation 7: We go to London once a year ........ ( 1990) Situation 8: I'm planning to go to Sydney ......... ( many years ) Situation 9: I'm looking for a new flat .............( June ) Situation 10: I got a new car ............. ( 3 months )
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