VIII. Looking Back

Circle the common pronunciation of the underlined auxiliary verbs. Then listen and check. Practise saying the conversations in pairs.

1. Doctor: Have you been examined yet?

A. /hæv/                         B. /hav/

Nam: Yes, I have.

A. /hæv/                          B. /hav/

2. Trainer: Can you do this exercise routine?

A. /kæn/                          B. /kǝn/

Nam: Yes, I can.

A. /kæn/                          B. /kǝn/

Circle the underlined part that is incorrect in each of the following sentences. Then correct it.

1. My grandfather has gone to hospital last month. He is fine now.

                                         A             B                                                   C

2. Life expectancy has been very low in the past. Now it is higher. 

                                               A                         B                                   C

3. My father used to do a lot of exercise since he was young.

                                        A                             B        C

4. I was ill last week, and didn't do much exercise so far this week.

           A                                            B            C