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Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Present Perfect


 FILA A Name: _________________________________ Date: _________ Score_____/100

SECTION 1: VOCABULARY

1. Write the correct profession for each definition. (6 points)

  1. Someone who flies a plane or a helicopter: ____________________
  2. Type of doctor that does operations: ____________________
  3. Someone who cares for sick people and assists doctors: ____________________
  4. The female person who brings your food in a restaurant: ____________________
  5. Someone who cuts and styles people's hair: ____________________
  6. A person whose job is to keep or examine financial accounts: ____________________

2. Complete the definitions regarding digital risks. (5 points)

  1. Tricking people into giving personal info online:  _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
  2. Using someone’s name/password to steal money:  _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  _ _ _ _
  3. Software which can damage your computer: _ _ _ _ _ _ _
  4. Using the Internet to send unkind messages: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
  5. To check or follow the progress of something over time: _ _ _ _ _ _

3. Choose the correct alternative. (5 points)

  1. Doctors in busy hospitals often work under doctorate / pressure / detail.
  2. Vets make difficult choices so they must be caring / creative / decisive.
  3. You need a bachelor’s skill / degree / licence to work as a translator.
  4. I can’t find a good TV series to chat / stream / order.
  5. Which app do you use to monitor / damage / send how much exercise you have done?

SECTION 2: GRAMMAR

4. Complete with FOR or SINCE. (4 points)

  1. I have wanted to be a vet __________ a long time.
  2. Zack has been sick and hasn’t been to work __________ Wednesday.
  3. Chloe has played the violin __________ she was eight years old.
  4. Have you worked here __________ more than five years?

5. Write sentences using the Present Perfect and FOR or SINCE. (5 points)

  1. Rita / be / a vet / 15 years: __________________________________________________
  2. My boss / know / me / I was born: _____________________________________________
  3. My family / own / this restaurant / 2010: ________________________________________
  4. Jack / work / here / three years / ?: ____________________________________________
  5. Lucy/want/to be a pilot/primary school__________________________________________

6. Modals: Complete with must, mustn’t, have/has to, don’t/doesn’t have to. (10 points)

  1. I __________ stop dropping my mobile phone!
  2. You __________ buy a new laptop. I have one you can borrow. (It isn't necessary)
  3. Users __________ access social media on library computers. It’s prohibited.
  4. Sally’s dad says she __________ study before she plays video games.
  5. You __________ pay me for fixing your laptop – that’s what friends are for!

7. Advice: Write sentences using the modal in brackets. (6 points)

  1. Donna spends too much time on her phone. (ought to) ____________________________________
  2. Ralph sends his personal info to strangers. (shouldn’t) ____________________________________
  3. Janet has never changed her password. (had better) _____________________________________

8. Articles & Pronouns: Choose the correct option. (6 points)

  1. There’s anything / nothing / everything to watch on TV right now.
  2. Is no one / anyone / someone on this plane a doctor?
  3. George doesn’t have any / no / some business qualifications.
  4. Heather works as a / an / the drama teacher.
  5. Anna is from a town near a / the / Alps.
  6. I get good marks in a / the / History.
9.  Complete the sentences using a correct indefinite pronoun (10 points)
  1. I’ve looked for my lost password __________, but I still can't find it!

  2. Is there __________ in this office who knows how to fix the printer?

  3. The computer was empty; there was __________ on the hard drive.

  4. Does __________ have a charger I can borrow for my laptop?

  5. I think __________ has hacked my account because my password was changed.

SECTION 3: COMMUNICATION & CLOZE

10. Complete the email. Use only ONE word for each space. (10 points) Dear Sam, I’ve got some good news. I’m a personal trainer now! I’ve only been at this gym (1) __________ a week. I’m so happy because I haven’t been at university (2) __________ June. Working at (3) __________ gym is hard, but (4) __________ I work with is so friendly. How (5) __________ have you been at your new job? Best, Hannah.

11. Complete the dialogue with the phrases below. (10 points) unfortunately • provide • the fee • can I • pleasure Kate: Hello, the Herriot Centre. How (1) __________ help? Ben: Can you tell me (2) __________ for the course? Kate: Yes, it’s £150. Ben: Do you (3) __________ accommodation? Kate: No, (4) __________, we don’t. Ben: Thanks for your help. Kate: My (5) __________.

SECTION 4: EXTRA TASKS

12. Sentence Transformation. Use the word in BOLD. (8 points)

  1. Jane started work as a pilot in 2010. (SINCE) Jane has been a pilot ___________________________
  2. We don’t have anything to eat at home. (NOTHING) There is _______________________________ to eat at home.
  3. Tell me when you became a teacher. (LONG) How ________________________________________ a teacher for?
  4. My sister performs operations in a hospital. (IS) My sister _________________________________

13. Error Correction. Find the 5 errors in the text and correct them below. (5 points) "Here’s what I think you should to do. First, you'll must talk to your parents. Second, you shouldn't chat for the bully. Finally, you had better to make all your social media private so the bully won't see you when they scroll their meme."

  1. __________ 2. _______________ 3. _______________ 4. _______________ 5. ______________

14. Answer this question   What is the difference between a Vocational School  and a Sixth Form College in the UK? (10 points)                                                                                                                                                                FILA A

 











FILA B Name: ___________________________Date: ____________ Score______/100

SECTION 1: VOCABULARY

1. Write the correct profession for each definition. (6 points)

  1. Someone who designs buildings and houses: ____________________
  2. A person who puts out fires and rescues people: ____________________
  3. Someone who represents people in court and gives legal advice: ____________________
  4. A person who repairs car engines and machinery: ____________________
  5. The job where you tidy someone else’s house or workplace: ____________________
  6. The person who fixes broken water pipes and toilets: ____________________

2. Complete the digital vocabulary regarding online safety. (5 points)

  1. A secret word or phrase used to access a computer system: _  _ _ _ _ _ _ _
  2. To copy data from one computer system to another, typically over the internet: _  _ _ _ _ _ _ _
  3. A person who uses computers to gain unauthorized access to data:_  _ _ _ _ _
  4. A list of options or commands presented to the user:  _ _ _ _
  5. A program that copies itself and stops computers working:  _ _ _ _

3. Choose the correct alternative. (5 points)

  1. Pilots must be very caring / reliable / creative because many lives depend on them.
  2. If you want to work in a lab, you need a licence / degree / uniform in Chemistry.
  3. She is a great problem-solver / designer / presenter; she always finds a way to fix bugs in the code.
  4. I need to monitor / stream / update my antivirus software to stay safe from malware.
  5. Journalists often have to work to tight deadlines / degrees / details.

SECTION 2: GRAMMAR

4. Complete with FOR or SINCE. (4 points)

  1. Mr. Thompson has been the manager __________ ten years.
  2. I haven’t used my old laptop __________ last summer.
  3. They have owned this software company __________ 1998.
  4. We have been in this meeting __________ 9:00 AM.

5. Write sentences using the Present Perfect and FOR or SINCE. (5 points)

  1. Mark / work / as a mechanic / five months: _____________________________________________
  2. I / not see / my boss / Monday: ______________________________________________________
  3. She / want / to be an architect / she was a child: ________________________________________
  4. you / have / that smartphone / a long time / ?: ___________________________________________
  5. I/not see/the history teacher/days___________________________________________________

6. Modals: Complete with must, mustn’t, have to, don't have to. (10 points)

  1. You __________ share your password with anyone; it’s dangerous.
  2. In the UK, you __________ drive on the left side of the road.
  3. You __________ pay for the app; there is a free version available.
  4. I __________ remember to back up my files tonight.
  5. Students __________ use their phones during the exam. It is strictly forbidden.

7. Advice: Write sentences using the modal in brackets. (6 points)

  1. Your eyes are tired from the screen. (should) ___________________________________________
  2. Tom clicks on suspicious email links. (had better not) ____________________________________
  3. Sarah wants to be a lawyer but doesn't study. (ought to) __________________________________

8. Articles & Pronouns: Choose the correct option. (6 points)

  1. Everyone / Anyone / Someone knows that you shouldn't share personal data online.
  2. Is there nothing / anything / something I can do to help you fix the computer?
  3. I’m afraid I can’t help you. I have any / no / some experience in web design.
  4. He wants to be a / an / the engineer.
  5. She lives in a house near a / the / Lake Garda.
  6. I love studying a / the / Biology at school.
9.Complete the sentences using a correct indefinite pronoun
  1. The IT department is great; __________ is very helpful when you have a problem.

  2. I’m bored. There is __________ interesting to stream on TV tonight.

  3. We went to a tech conference, but we didn't buy __________ because it was too expensive.

  4. A Surgeon needs a quiet place to work where __________ will disturb them.

  5. My new job is in a secret location; it is __________ near the city center.

SECTION 3: COMMUNICATION & CLOZE

10. Complete the text. Use only ONE word for each space. (10 points) I have worked as (1) __________ accountant for five years. I’ve been at this company (2) __________ 2021. It is (3) __________ interesting job, but I (4) __________ to work very hard during tax season. (5) __________ in my office is very helpful. How (6) __________ have you been a web designer?

11. Complete the dialogue with the words below. (10 points) opinion • suggest • sure • think • agree A: I (1) __________ we should buy the new security software. B: I’m not (2) __________. It is very expensive. A: In my (3) __________, it is better to be safe than sorry. B: I (4) __________ with you about safety, but maybe we can find a cheaper one. A: What do you (5) __________? B: Let's look at the reviews online first.

SECTION 4: EXTRA TASKS

12. Sentence Transformation. Use the word in BOLD. (8 points)

  1. I started learning English three years ago. (FOR) I have been_________________________
  2. It is necessary for you to wear a uniform at work. (HAVE) You _______________________at work.
  3. I advise you not to post that photo. (SHOULD) You ___________________________that photo.
  4. My brother is a person who fixes toilets and pipes. (PLUMBER) My brother __________________

13. Error Correction. Find the 5 errors in the text and correct them below. (5 points) "I have be a pilot since five years. I love my job, but I must to wear a uniform every day. You shouldn't to forget to check the weather before you fly. Yesterday, I must cancelled a flight because of a storm."

  1. __________ 2. _______________ 3. _______________ 4. _______________ 5. _______________

 14. Answer this question  At what age do British students typically sit their GCSE exams, and at what age do they take A-Levels?                                                                                                                                                                   Fila B (10 points)

Sunday, February 1, 2026

· JUST = appena · ALREADY = già · (NOT) YET = (non) ancora

 




JUST, ALREADY e YET

Oltre che da espressioni temporali che includono il tempo

presente, il Present Perfect è spesso accompagnato da alcuni

avverbi specifici, quali:

· JUST = appena

· ALREADY = già

· (NOT) YET = (non) ancora



JUST =APPENA


I have just finished my homework. -Ho appena finito i compiti



ALREADY

L’avverbio ALREADY viene utilizzato nelle frasi affermative. Esso

si traduce con “già”, e serve a specificare che l’azione espressa dal

verbo è avvenuta prima di quanto ci si aspettasse.

E.g. I have already seen this movie. = Io ho già visto questo film.

IMPORTANTE!

Nei tempi composti inglesi (ossia i tempi che presentano l’ausiliare

HAVE, nel nostro caso il Present Perfect), JUST e ALREADY si

collocano tra l’ausiliare HAVE/HAS e il participio passato.

YET

L’avverbio YET può essere utilizzato sia in frasi negative che in

frasi interrogative.

Nelle frasi negative, YET indica che l’azione espressa dal verbo

non è ancora avvenuta.

E.g. The match hasn’t finished yet.

= La partita non è ancora finita.


YET ........................

Nelle frasi interrogative, YET si usa per chiedere se un’azione sia

effettivamente avvenuta o meno.

E.g. Have you bought  the ticket for the concert yet? = Hai già comprato il biglietto per il concerto?

IMPORTANTE!

A differenza di JUST e ALREADY, YET va inserito sempre alla fine

della frase, sia essa negativa o interrogativa.














EXPERIENCES -PRESENT PERFECT

 Practise these tenses with questions:

1. Have you ever tried a food that you thought was disgusting?

2. Have you ever  travelled alone?

3. Have you ever studied anything that you hated?

4. Have you ever tried to learn a language by yourself?

5. Which is the strangest movie  you have ever seen?

6. Which is the worst TV programme you have ever seen?

7. Which is the most engaging school activity you have ever done?

5. How many times have you been abroad?

6. How many times have you seen Titanic?

7. How many times have you eaten sushi?

8. How long have you known me?

9. How long have you lived in this town?

10. How long have you lived in your house/flat?

11. How long have you studied English?

12. How long have you had your phone?


FILA C Name: _________________________________ Date: _________

Score: _____ / 100

SECTION 1: VOCABULARY

1. Write the correct profession for each definition. (6 points)

  • Someone whose job is to put out fires and rescue people: ____________________
  • A doctor who treats sick or injured animals: ____________________
  • Someone who designs buildings and oversees their construction: ____________________
  • The male person who serves food and drinks in a restaurant: ____________________
  • Someone who repairs vehicles and machine engines: ____________________
  • A person who defends people in court or gives legal advice: ____________________

2. Complete the definitions regarding digital risks. (10 points)

  • Secretly looking at someone else's screen or messages: _ _ _ _ _ _ _
  • Trying to trick people into giving away passwords via fake emails: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
  • A person who uses computers to gain unauthorized access to data: _ _ _ _ _ _
  • Sending or posting mean, hurtful things about someone online: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
  • To harm, break, or spoil the quality of a device or file: _ _ _ _ _ _

3. Choose the correct alternative. (5 points)

  • Firefighters face dangerous situations, so they must be creative / brave / detailed.
  • Artists and designers need to think outside the box; they must be decisive / caring / creative.
  • You need a driving skill / licence / degree if you want to work as a delivery driver.
  • I spend hours on YouTube just to stream / chat / order educational videos.
  • This smart watch can damage / monitor / send your heart rate during the day.

SECTION 2: GRAMMAR

4. Complete with FOR or SINCE. (4 points)

  • Max has worked as a mechanic __________ ten years.
  • My uncle has been in the hospital __________ last Monday.
  • I haven't seen Jessica __________ we finished school.
  • Has your mother owned this shop __________ a very long time?

5. Write sentences using the Present Perfect and FOR or SINCE. ( 10 points)

  • Paul / be / an accountant / 2018: __________________________________________________
  • My parents / live / in this house / they got married: __________________________________________________
  • Our school / have / this computer lab / five years: __________________________________________________
  • you / know / your best friend / a long time / ?: __________________________________________________
  • Sam / want / to be a chef / he was a child: __________________________________________________

6. Modals: Complete with must, mustn’t, have/has to, don’t/doesn’t have to. (10 points)

  • Look at the time! I __________ leave now or I'll miss my bus.
  • We __________ print the tickets. We can just show them on our smartphones. (It isn't necessary)
  • Students __________ use their mobile phones during the exam. It is strictly forbidden.
  • Tom's boss says he __________ wear a uniform when he is at the reception desk.
  • You __________ pay for the water – it is completely free at this restaurant!

7. Advice: Write sentences using the modal in brackets. (6 points)

  • Leo plays video games until 3:00 AM. (ought to) ____________________________________
  • Sarah leaves her laptop open in public places. (shouldn’t) ____________________________________
  • Kevin uses the word "password" as his password. (had better) ____________________________________

8. Articles & Pronouns: Choose the correct option. (6 points)

  • The fridge is empty. There is anything / nothing / everything to eat.
  • Listen! Is no one / anyone / someone knocking at the office door?
  • Arthur wants to find a job, but he doesn't have any / no / some experience.
  • My cousin works as a / an / the IT technician.
  • They went on holiday to a small village in a / the / UK.
  • I really love studying a / the / Science at school.

SECTION 3: COMMUNICATION & CLOZE

9. Complete the email. Use only ONE word for each space. (10 points)

Dear Alex,

I’ve got some exciting news. I’m an apprentice at a tech company now! I’ve only been at this office (1) __________ a few days. I’m so relieved because I haven’t had a proper job (2) __________ last winter. Working at (3) __________ company is exhausting, but (4) __________ I meet here is incredibly helpful. How (5) __________ have you been at your current job?

Best,

Oliver.

10. Complete the dialogue with the phrases below. (10 points)

don't worry • standard • fill in • help you • thank you

  • Receptionist: Good morning, Oxford Language School. How can I (1) __________?
  • Student: Hello, I would like to register for the English course. Do I need to (2) __________ a form?
  • Receptionist: Yes, please. You can do it online. It's our (3) __________ procedure.
  • Student: Oh dear, I'm not very good with computers.
  • Receptionist: Please (4) __________, you can also do it here in person tomorrow.
  • Student: Brilliant, (5) __________ very much.

SECTION 4: EXTRA TASKS

11. Sentence Transformation. Use the word in BOLD. (8 points)

  • Mark started working as a doctor in 2015. (SINCE)
    • Mark has been a doctor ___________________________
  • There is no one in the classroom right now. (ANYBODY)
    • There isn't ___________________________ in the classroom right now.
  • Tell me the date when you bought this laptop. (HOW LONG)
    • ___________________________ had this laptop for?
  • My sister's job is to cut and style people's hair. (IS)
    • My sister ___________________________

12. Error Correction. Find the 5 errors in the text and correct them below. (5 points)

"Here’s what I think you ought to do. First, you'll must send an email to the manager. Second, you shouldn't to share your password with anyone. Finally, you had better making a backup copy of your documents so you won't lose them when your computer crash."

  1. _______________ 2. _______________ 3. _______________ 4. _______________ 5. _______________

13. Answer this question: What is the difference between a Vocational School and a Sixth Form College in the UK? (10 points)

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022

How long by Charlie Puth to study PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS


 Alright
Ooh, yeah
I'll admit, I was wrong, what else can I say, girl?Can't you blame my head and not my heart?I was drunk, I was gone, that don't make it right, butI promise there were no feelings involved, mmh
She said, "Boy, tell me honestlyWas it real or just for show?", yeahShe said, "Save your apologiesBaby, I just gotta know"
How long has this been goin' on?You been creepin' 'round on meWhile you're callin' me "baby"How long has this been goin' on?You've been actin' so shady (shady)I've been feelin' it lately, baby
Ooo-oh (yeah)Ooo-oh (encore)Oooh-ooh-oh
I'll admit (I'll admit), it's my fault (my fault), but you gotta believe meWhen I say it only happened once, mmhI try (I try), and I try (I try), but you'll never see thatYou're the only I wanna love, oh, yeah
She said "Boy, tell me honestly" (honestly)"Was it real or just for show?", yeah (real or just for show?)She said, "Save your apologies" (apologies, yeah)"Baby, I just gotta know"
How long has this been goin' on?You been creepin' 'round on me (on me)While you're callin' me "baby" (baby)How long has this been goin' on?You've been actin' so shady (shady)I've been feelin' it lately (lately), baby
Ooo-oh (yeah)Ooo-oh (encore)Oooh-ooh-ohHow long has it been goin' on, baby?Ooo-oh (yeah)Ooo-oh, you gotta go tell me nowOooh-ooh-oh
She said, "Boy, tell me honestlyWas it real or just for show?", yeahShe said, "Save your apologiesBaby, I just gotta know"
How long has this been goin' on? (on, on)You been creepin' 'round on me (on me)While you're callin' me "baby" (baby)How long has this been goin' on?You've been actin' so shady (shady)I've been feelin' it lately (lately), baby
How long has this been goin' on? (ooh-ooh, yeah)You've been creepin' 'round on meHow long has it been goin' on, baby? Oh (ooo-oh)How long has this been goin' on? (You gotta go tell me now)You've been actin' so shady (shady)I've been feelin' it lately, baby