Question

Write the sentences again, using the words in brackets instead of the underlined words. Make the
necessary changes to the sentences.
1. I'm reading a book about the Pacific at the moment.
(often) I often read books about the Pacific.
2. We've taken an expedition to China for the last five years.
(every year)
3. We eat a lot of fish every week.
(at the moment)
4. Pauline Jones has worked at a travel agent's in London since 2000.
(in the school holidays this year)
5. Brian goes to some unusual places in the summer.
(for the last five years) ..........
6. We always prepare for the expeditions.
(now)
7. Dave is repairing his motorbike, so we can't go to the cinema on it.
(can)....

Answer 1

1) I often read books about the Pacific.

2) We have taken an expedition to China every year for the last five years.

3) We are eating a lot of fish at the moment.

4) Pauline Jones has worked at a travel agent's in London since 2000, except for the school holidays this year.

5) Brian has been going to some unusual places for the last five years in the summer.

6) We are now preparing for the expeditions.

7) Dave cannot take us to the cinema on his motorbike because he is repairing it.