Lesson 2

Listening

1. Complete these sentences from the conversation between Talia and her grandmother. Then listen and check.

1. How long have you lived in this house?

2. I've lived here since I got married to your grandfather.

3. We've been married for fifty years!

4. We have known each other since we were ten years old.

5. I've lived in the same house since I was born.

6. Your mum and dad have lived in that house since 2008.

Language

2. Read and underline the mistakes in these sentences. Correct the mistakes.

1. How long have vou knew vour best friend? known

2. My sister has been good at tennis when she was ten. since

3. We've waited for the bus since two hours. for

4. How long have Laila and Hassan be married? been

5. Tarek has play handball for ten years. played

3. Circle the correct words.

Judy: Dad, how long did you work / have you worked at the bank?

Dad: I've worked there for / since we moved to Cairo.

Judy: How long have you / you have lived in Cairo?

Dad: We've been in Cairo for / since you were born, but we lived in a different flat then.

Judy: How long have you lived in this flat?

Dad: Well, we've lived here for / since ten years.

Judy: So my brother Imad has always lived / always lived here?

Dad: Yes, he's nine now, so he's lived here for / since all of his life.