The Present Perfect tense: my life's achievements so far
1. Read the texts aloud to your friend.
2. Ask your friend who each person is.
3. The texts are in the Present Perfect.
Ask for particular information using the Past Simple.
4. What do you think these people are going to do in the future?
4. I've learnt a lot about music from Rodgers and Hammerstein and I've
also worked with a young lyricist called Tim Rice. Since the 1960's, we've
written many famous musicals. We've written about Joseph, Jesus Christ,
Evita, cats, trains, ghosts and especially about love. I've written most
of the music. I've also composed classical music.
5. I've trained very hard in my sport and have developed a perfect
physique. I've learned to jump long distances and to run very fast. I've
taken part in the Olympic Games and have won a lot of gold medals. I've
been successful both as a solo runner and in relay races. I've broken many
world records at short distances.
6. I've had four children and have learnt to ride horses and to speak very
good English. My oldest son has also learnt how to speak Welsh. Since
1952, I've held my country's most important job. I've given many speeches,
have taken part in many ceremonies and have met many leaders. I've seen
many changes in my country. I now have several grandchildren.