Lesson 4: I’ve tried it a few times

1. (Have you ever / Did you ever) spent the whole night awake looking at the stars?
2. How many letters (did you write / have you written) so far today?

A. Write the past participle of these irregular verbs.

• buy → bought
• do → done
• find → found
• go → gone
• leave → left
• meet → met
• see → seen
• spend → spent

B. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the present perfect. Choose an appropriate verb in each case.

1. Let’s not watch this DVD. I have seen it four times already.
2. I have found my mobile at last. It was under the bed! Now I can phone Beth.
3. I have bought a fantastic new CD. Do you want to come round and listen to it?
4. I have been to the cinema. I saw a really good film.
5. I can’t see the screen. I have left my glasses at home.
6. I’m afraid Souad has gone out with her sister. They left about ten minutes ago.

C. Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the present perfect or past simple.

A: I’m really excited because I’m going to London in the summer.
B: Have you bought your plane ticket yet?
A: Yes, I have (have). I bought (buy) it last week.
B: Have you booked (you / book) a hotel yet?
A: No, I haven't. But my uncle and aunt in London have just written (just / write) to me inviting me to stay with them.
B: Have you bought (you / buy) any maps of London or guidebooks yet?
A: Yes, I have. I bought (buy) a map and two guidebooks last week.