Fill in the blanks. Use present perfect or present perfect continuous.

(you ever read) ____________________ this book before?

We had to read it in high school, but I dont remember very much about it.
Ah, there you are! I hope (you not wait) ____________________ a long time.
No, not at all. I just got here a few minutes ago.
Good.
(you ever get) ____________________ to school before the building was open?
Are you kidding? It opens at 7:00, doesnt it?
Yeah.
Im lucky if I get here by 7:45!
Mom, can I go to the park and play basketball with Jim?
(you do) ____________________ all of your homework?
I can finish it when I come back. I just have a few pages of history
left* to read. *remaining,
, quedar
Actually, you can finish it now. Then, after you finish, you can go to the park.
Mom
No arguing! You know the rules.
This is driving me crazy!
What?
All week (I get) ____________________ these e-mails for sex productsevery single day!
Go to options and use the filter to block junk mail. Ill show you how. Youll still get some,
but itll help a lot.
Were going out for a bite* to eat. (you have) ____________________ lunch yet? *a small amount
No.
Well, why dont you come with us?
Id love to! Thanks.
Look at you!
What do you mean?
(you eat) ____________________ jam* or something? You have something red all around your
, mermelada
mouth! *jelly,
Ah, there you are! ( I look) ____________________ for you.
What do you mean? (I be) ____________________ down here all along.* *the whole time
Well, I guess you just couldnt hear me. Anyway, guess what? Ive got some good news for you.
What?
Next time you see her, could you ask her about our request for a new computer?
Actually, (I already speak to) ____________________ her about it.
You have? When?
Yesterday, and she said shes going to approve* the request. *give the permission for,
, aprobar
Boy, its been a busy day! (I cook) ____________________ all afternoon.
Do you need any help?
No, I just have to put the chicken in the oven. Then, Ill be finished. But thanks, anyway.
How many times (they come over) ____________________ for dinner in the last few months?
Hmm, I imagine four or five. Why?
Its about time that they invited us, dont you think? (=It really is time for them to invite us.)

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12. a. You look great!

b. Thanks. (I use) ____________________ this new acne* medication the doctor gave me, and my
face is really clearing up. *blemish,
a. Really? Maybe I should try it.
b. I can give you the name of my doctor, if you want.
13. a. What are you going to do this summer?
b. Go to Idaho. (we visit) ____________________ my aunt there every year since I was little.
a. Oh, that must be nice.
14. a. Well, there you two are! Ive been looking for you.
b. Yes, (we chat*) ____________________ with each other. *to talk, to converse,
, charlar
Would you like to join us?
a. Yes, Id love to.
b. Well, have a seat. So, tell us. How (you be) ____________________?
a. Great! (I write) ____________________ a new play.
b. How exciting! Can I read it?
a. I haven't finished it yet. I'm trying to decide how it should end.
15. a. What (you do) ____________________ all afternoon? Its nearly 4:30, and
youre still down here!
b. I know. (I try) ___________________ fix this printer, but it still isnt working.
Its driving me crazy.
a. Well, in a half hour we have to leave. You might have to try again tomorrow.

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