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?
7. I've been called Marilyn's successor! Since the 1970s, I've been a
dancer in a night-club and have recorded many hit records. Most of my
records are about sex, but some also talk about religion. Many people have
danced to my records. They've been number 1 both in America and Britain.
I've now made many videos and a few films. I haven't been very modest in
my videos and films. Some of them have been very shocking.
8. I've learnt to play my sport with a lot of imagination. People say
that there is a direct line between my head and my left foot. I've played
my sport at the highest level. I've played both for my country in South
America and for my Italian club. I've helped my country reach the finals
in two World Cups. I've scored most of my goals with my left foot, but
I've sometimes used my hand.
9. I've spent a lot of my adult life in prison. Since my release in 1990,
I've become the leader of my party again. I've separated from my wife, but
life has got a little better. I've had many talks with my country's
leaders and they've promised a new constitution where black people and
white people can share power. I've tried to stay in good health. My life
has been very busy recently.