English Grammar: Present Perfect & Past Simple
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What is one of the topics that students practice asking and answering questions about?

  • Languages (correct)
  • Historical figures
  • Current events in politics
  • Medical advancements
  • What type of photographer is Nick Veasey known for being?

  • Astrophotographer
  • Wildlife photographer
  • X-ray photographer (correct)
  • Underwater photographer
  • Which tense is used when discussing current job experiences?

  • Present continuous
  • Present perfect (correct)
  • Simple future
  • Past simple
  • What was one objective of industry 8 as mentioned in the content?

    <p>Creating new jobs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one method mentioned for giving directions?

    <p>Speaking instructions clearly (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of job satisfaction is highlighted in the content?

    <p>Job interviews (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what point in a conversation is the question 'How long have you studied it?' typically asked?

    <p>After the initial question about studying a language (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key part of the photo shown by Nick Veasey?

    <p>It shows the inside of buildings and objects (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of photography was mentioned in the content?

    <p>Architectural photography (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Nick make the photo mentioned in the content?

    <p>With a wide-angle lens (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where do people typically have their lunch according to the content?

    <p>In a nearby café (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the building is responsible for leaving a building in an emergency?

    <p>Emergency exit (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is typically found on the ground floor of an office building?

    <p>Reception area (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What part of the building is commonly used for moving between floors?

    <p>Stairs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the office of the person mentioned in the content located?

    <p>On the second floor (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do when you arrive at the building according to the content?

    <p>Speak to the person at the reception (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What tense should be used when stating the duration of an action that started in the past and continues into the present?

    <p>Present perfect (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which question appropriately uses the present perfect tense to inquire about someone's college experience?

    <p>How long have you been in college? (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct structure to ask if someone has worked overseas?

    <p>Have you ever worked abroad? (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement correctly uses the past simple tense?

    <p>He lived here for five years. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these phrases best indicates a lack of knowledge about when an event occurred?

    <p>I don't know when it happened. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the sentence 'Many people's lives have changed', which tense is utilized?

    <p>Present perfect (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When asking about how long someone has been working at a company, which structure is correct?

    <p>How long have you worked for your company? (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the appropriate response to 'How long have you lived here?' if you have lived there for over a decade?

    <p>I have lived here since 2010. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for applicants to apply for the job?

    <p>A completed CV and contact details (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a requirement for the job position?

    <p>Initial work experience (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of positions are available at the Busy Sportswear Shop?

    <p>Full-time and part-time positions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Hania need to prepare for the interview?

    <p>A list of questions for the manager (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of the job does Hania particularly appreciate from her last role?

    <p>The interaction with customers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the manager think about Hania's training needs?

    <p>She requires minimal training (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What misconception might Hania have about the job she is applying for?

    <p>That she needs to have prior experience (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about Hania's job application process is likely true?

    <p>Hania applied for a shop assistant role. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did B initially express about wanting to be a journalist?

    <p>B is indifferent about becoming a journalist. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did B study at university?

    <p>Spanish (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did B spend a summer?

    <p>Argentina (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which grammatical tense does A inquire about concerning B's time in Spain?

    <p>Present perfect (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of job does Nguyen do during the day?

    <p>He sells balloons. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does B do in the evening?

    <p>He works at a restaurant. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which preposition would correctly complete the phrase: 'Walk ___ to the other side of the car'?

    <p>through (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Nguyen attempt to save money?

    <p>By working extra shifts. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What typically motivates a cowboy's job satisfaction?

    <p>Being free and independent (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary reason some individuals become cowboys?

    <p>They are born into the lifestyle (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What challenge might a cowboy face while working in remote areas?

    <p>Limited access to communication with family (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do the lifestyles of Blaine and Tyrel reflect traditional cowboy life?

    <p>They have worked with cows since childhood (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'middle of nowhere' imply in the context of a cowboy's life?

    <p>Being situated far from civilization and amenities (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic appearance of traditional cowboys like Blaine and Tyrel?

    <p>They have large moustaches and wear traditional cowboy clothes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes a ranch?

    <p>A large farm for cattle, horses, or sheep (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'good money' refer to in the context of a cowboy's earnings?

    <p>A significant amount of money or being well-paid (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Study Notes

    Unit 7 Work

    • Students should work in pairs to invite each other to do something this week
    • Accept or decline the invitation
    • Students can invite people and accept or decline invitations

    Changes in Pennsylvania

    • The discovery of natural gas changed people's lives
    • Pennsylvania's economy changed due to the discovery of natural gas

    X-ray photographer

    • The job of an X-ray photographer involves looking inside a place of work
    • X-ray photography allows people to see inside places where you may not be able to see
    • Different objects can be observed with X-ray photography

    Twenty-first century cowboys

    • Today's cowboys are similar to Hollywood cowboys but also different
    • Modern cowboys work hard and have long hours and low pay
    • Cowboys work outdoors with long hours and low pay

    Grammar: Present Perfect and Past Simple

    • Present perfect is used for actions that started in the past and continue to the present
    • Past simple is used for completed actions in the past.

    Job Interview

    • Students should prepare questions to ask someone during a job interview
    • Questions could be about the jobs that are mentioned in the text

    Applying for a job

    • Prepare a CV/resume
    • List skills and experience needed for a desired job position
    • Includes headings like address, date of birth, interests, education, experience etc.

    My Working Life

    • Video of people talking about their jobs.
    • People sharing their experiences about their jobs

    X-ray photography

    • A photographer who works with X-rays
    • Taking photos that show the inside of objects and places
    • Using photography to showcase the inside of something

    Vocabulary

    • Parts of a building
    • Prepositions of place and movement
    • Jobs with suffixes

    Twenty-first-century cowboys

    • Look at a photo of a cowboy in the text
    • Identify the country of origin of cowboys
    • Read the article on page 87 to understand cowboy details

    Critical analysis

    • Compare and understand differences between modern cowboys and Hollywood cowboys
    • Identify comparisons between the modern and Hollywood cowboys
    • The article attempts to help readers understand the life of a modern cowboy using several comparisons.

    Vocabulary in context

    • Vocabulary used in the video
    • Complete the sentences using relevant vocabulary
    • Describing types of jobs through video transcripts

    Key vocabulary

    • Organic food
    • Market stall
    • Language teacher
    • Working in a team

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    This quiz focuses on the use of present perfect and past simple tenses in English grammar. Students will explore the differences and applications of these tenses in various contexts. Test your understanding of both tenses and learn how to use them correctly in sentences.

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