Complete the sentences with the words in parentheses. Use the present perfect progressive or the present perfect form of the verb.

1. Someone has stolen (steal) my car. I left it parked here, and it’s gone.
2. I have been living (live) in this apartment since I moved here two years ago.
3. How long have you been waiting (you/wait) in line?
4. I feel really tired. I haven't been sleeping (not/sleep) well for several nights.
5. There’s a wonderful smell in here. have you been using (you/use) my perfume?
6. The friends have been painting (paint) the room for two days, but they have only finished (only/finish) one wall.

EXPANSION Units 1–3

1. Language Review

A. Ask questions about the situations. Use the present perfect progressive.

1. Have you been waiting for the bus?

2. Have you been eating chocolate?

3. Have you been cleaning your house?

4. Have you been skating?

5. Have you been running?

6. Have you been eating sleeping?

B. Complete the sentences with the words in parentheses. Use the present perfect progressive or the present perfect form of the verb.

1. Someone has stolen (steal) my car. I left it parked here, and it’s gone.
2. I have been living (live) in this apartment since I moved here two years ago.
3. How long have you been waiting (you/wait) in line?
4. I feel really tired. I haven't been sleeping (not/sleep) well for several nights.
5. There’s a wonderful smell in here. have you been using (you/use) my perfume?
6. The friends have been painting (paint) the room for two days, but they have only finished (only/finish) one wall.

C. Complete the questions.

1. to a pilot about his career How long have you been flying planes?
2. to someone who writes books How many books have you written?
3. to a baker making cakes How many cakes have you made?
4. to a football player How long have you been playing football?
5. to an English student How long have you been studying English?

E. How would you reply? Work with a partner and write a brief reply. Compare your replies in class.

1. Students in my country have been using computers for 20 years.

2. Write about yourself.
(use computers) I've been using computers for 5 years.
(write by hand) I've been writting by hand since I was in grade 1.
(use spell-check) I have been using spell-check since I started word processing.
(learn online) I have been learning online for four years.

2. Reading

After Reading

A. Answer the questions about the reading.

1. What was Egyptian make-up concocted with?

A mixture of lead and lead sault.

2. What was make-up used for in Ancient Egypt?

To adorn eyes and ward off evil.

3. What did the Greeks and Romans believe?

They believed that the make up had medicinal properties.

4. How was the research carried out?

It was carried out with a tiny electrode.

5. What were the findings of the research?

It proved that lead produces a molecule that activates the immune system which in turn attacks bacteria in case of an eye infection.

6. According to the text, how long have people been using make-up?

People have been using make up for thousands of years, Since the era of the Egyptians.

B. Match each word or phrase in the text with the correct definition.

1. h immune system
2. i disinfectant
3. c point out
4. d properties
5. e effect
6. g molecule
7. j preventive
8. a striking
9. b concoct
10. f cell

Vocabulary

A. Match the words with the meanings as found in the chant.

1. d grown
2. e come true
3. b on their own
4. a path
5. c carry on

B. What do you think the following expressions mean?

1. to take someone by the hand To help him and teach him things.
2. a castle made of sand A weak house that can be fallen down.

Comprehension

Answer true or false about the chant.

1. T The chanter hopes to be alive to see what his children will be.
2. F He fears that his children won’t know what to do if he dies.
3. T The chanter hopes that his dreams for his children will come true.
4. T He has wished health, wealth, and happiness for his children.
5. T The chanter hopes that his example will help his children through life.

5. Writing

Write what you dream of doing after you finish school. Use the organizer below to help you. Copy the organizer into your notebook and write your notes in it. Then use it to help you write.

After I finish school I dream to do many things. I hope to study medicine to become a doctor. I like helping people.

It's a profitable career, too. I dream of helping my parents and being able to make them happy when they get older.

They did their best to raise me well and helped me a lot until I grew up. I also dream of travelling around the world.

I like travelling. I hope when I grow up my dreams come true.