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peace4ever
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Top problematic!
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Hi guys!
I have a problem in the way I should present these three structures using real LIFE SITUATIONS:
When did you travel?
How far have you travelled?
How long have you been travelling?
I�m in a great need for ideas of real life situations to present the past simple VS. present perfect VS. present perfect contionus.
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14 Nov 2008
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Logos
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There seem to be relatively few situations where all three would be naturally used consequtively. The only situation I can think of naturally using all three structures may be in visiting the doctor. The doctor could ask
When did the cough start? When I started smoking.
How many cigarettes have you smoked today? I�ve smoked 20 already.
How long have you been smoking more than 20 cigarettes a day? Since my wife left me!!!!
Anyone come up with anything similar??? |
14 Nov 2008
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Zora
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Baking/Cooking is a good activity for this:
A: When did you put the cake in the oven? I put it in about ten minutes ago.
B: Ok, it has been in the oven for ten minutes like the recipe says.
A: Yes, it�s has been baking that long.
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14 Nov 2008
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peace4ever
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 Great ideas indeed .. thanks alot for having some time here!
Waiting for other more related situations!than can be applied inside the classroom! |
14 Nov 2008
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