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Guía didáctica: Communicative Grammar III
What did some of the people who took the survey answer?
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Are those activities expensive?
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What other less expensive activities are suggested in the article?
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I hope it is not difficult. Now, compare the words in bold letters with the structures presented in the charts
in the “Grammar Presentation” section in your textbook. For a better explanation of these structures, read
the “Grammar Notes” section. By reading this section you will learn about the use of the present perfect
to express what happened at an indefinite time in the past.
After a comprehensive reading of the sections mentioned above, you are ready to do the exercises in the
“Focused Practice” and “Communication Practice” sections in your textbook. These activities will surely
help you understand this topic and prepare for your exams.
Let’s continue with the next topic.
4.4. Present Perfect and Simple Past
We will start this topic by reading an article called “Commuter Marriages in the “Grammar in Context”
section. Do the activities “Before you Read” and “After you Read”. In addition, the following cultural note
will help you understand the article:
CULTURAL NOTE
“Commuter marriages have become more common as women have entered professional careers.
Advances in technology –specifically in the fields of transportation and communications – have made
this kind of marriage possible.” Tiberio (2006)
After reading this interesting note, you can answer the following comprehension questions:
Exercise:
Why did Joe move to Los Angeles?
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Why did Maria move to Boston?
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