1. In pairs, look at the photos and say which job you would prefer to have and why.
I’d like to be a lifeguard. You don’t get paid much but I love the sea.
Students’ own answers
2. Match sentences a–c with the people in the photos. Listen and check.
- A[ ] I’ve been in Australia since November.
- B[ ] I’ve loved Japan since I was a little kid.
- C[ ] I’m my own boss but I haven’t had a good break for weeks.
Answers a 3 b 2 c 1
3. Study the Grammar box and Watch Out! and check your answers to Exercise 2.
Students’ own answers
4. Listen again and answer the questions using the Present Perfect and for or since. In pairs, check your answers.
1. How many jobs has Fawzi had since he left university?
He’s had 4 jobs since he left university.
2. How long has Tala had his current job?
3. How long has Ali worked in Japan?
4. Has Ali had a holiday recently?
5. How long has Fawzi been away from Dubai?
6. How long has Fawzi been a lifeguard?
Answers 2He’s had his current job since January. 3 He's worked in Japan for three years. 4 No, he hasn’t had a holiday since he started that job/for ten months. 5 He’s been away from Dubai for fi fteen months. 6 He’s been a lifeguard for two weeks.
5. Rewrite the sentences with the Present Perfect and for, since or How long.
1. He lost his job in January.
He has been out of work since January.
2. I started working here four months ago.
3. How long ago did you become a teacher?
Answers 2I’ve worked here for four months. 3 How long have you been a teacher?
6. SPEAKING In pairs, ask and answer questions in the Present Perfect. Use How long, the prompts below and your own ideas.
be here study at this school have this English book mum/dad have his/her job
Answers Students' own answers
