experiences
We can use the present perfect to describe experiences we have had in life
Subj + have/has + past participle
_ I walked a lot when I was young
_ I didn’t walk a lot when I was young
Subj + verb in past (irregular)
_ I have been to Paris
When speaking, we usually make the contraction – I have becomes I’ve
_ I’ve been to Paris
_ I’ve run a marathon
_ I’ve never seen a lion
If we continue to talk about this experience, the following sentences usually use the simple past tense.
I’ve run a marathon once. It was 2 years ago and took place in Australia.
Part 1 Questions
Q: Have you ever grown a plant?
A:
Actually, no I haven’t.
I’ve never learnt how to do it
but I’d love to try
Q: Have you ever been to an art gallery?
A:
Oh yes. I have been to a few actually.
I went to a great one in Italy last year,
it had some famous masterpieces,
that were really impressive.
Q: Have you ever seen wild animals before?
A:
Yes, I have seen loads,
well, if animals in a zoo count.
I have been to the zoo in my city several times
and it’s full of wild animals;
like gorillas and giraffes.
Possible substitutes for several:
A number of / a couple of / a handful of
Q: Do you play any water sports?
A:
Not really to be honest,
I’ve never really liked water sports.
I was brought up in the city,
so I didn’t have much chance to practice them
Possible substitutes for was brought up:
Was raised / was born and bred / grew up