Unit 66 A CALL FROM HOME

Listening

Mrs Colt Hello… Elmer?… Is that you?
Elmer Yes, Momma.
Mrs Colt Where are you now, Elmer?
Elmer I’ve just arrived in Prague, Momma.
Mrs Colt You haven’t sent me any postcards yet.
Elmer Yes, I have… I’ve sent one from every city.
Mrs Colt Have you been to Paris yet, Elmer?
Elmer Yes, I have.
Mrs Colt Have you been to Vienna yet?
Elmer No, I haven’t. We’re going to Vienna tomorrow.

Mrs Colt Elmer! Are you still there?
Elmer Yes, Momma.
Mrs Colt How many countries have you seen now, Elmer?
Elmer Well, this is the eighth day, so I’ve already seen eight countries.
Mrs Colt Have you spend much money, Elmer?
Elmer Yes, Momma, I’ve bought a lot of souvenirs… and I want to buy some more. Can you send me a thousand dollars?
Mrs Colt All right, Elmer.

Mrs Colt Elmer, are you listening to me?
Elmer Yes, Momma.
Mrs Colt Have you taken many photographs, Elmer?
Elmer Yes, Momma, I’ve taken a lot. I’ve used three rolls of film.
Mrs Colt Have you met any nice girl yet, Elmer?
Elmer Oh, yes, Momma… there’s a girl from Taxes on the tour. We’ve done everything together.
Mrs Colt Elmer! Elmer! Are you still there, Elmer?

Grammar

Simple Present

Present Continuous

Near Future

Present Perfect

Exercise 1

postcards
How many postcards has he sent?
He’s sent one from every city.

Write questions and answer with:
1 capitals
2 money
3 souvenirs
4 photographs
5 rolls of film

Exercise 2

Have you ever bought a souvenir?
Yes, I have.
No, I haven’t.

Answer these questions:
Have you ever seen the Queen?
Have you ever to Paris?
Have you ever sent a postcard?
Have you ever spent a lot of money on a holiday?
Have you ever met an Englishman?
Have you ever taken photographs on a holiday?