Been there, done that

1. Read the dialogue and say if the sentences are “T” (true) or “F” (false) .

Joe: Hey, Peter! We’re planning a camping trip next month after the exams. Do you want to come?

Peter: Sure! That’s a great idea! I love getting out into nature; it’s my favourite way of resting my mind and relaxing.

Joe: Me too. Have you ever gone camping?

Peter: Yes! I’ve gone camping tons of times. Maybe we can also try something new, like rock climbing. I’ve never done that before, and it’s on my bucket list!

Joe: I haven’t done that either. I’ve never gone bungee jumping or paragliding and I’d love to try them someday!

a. Peter has gone camping before.

b. Joe has never gone rock climbing or bungee jumping.

c. Joe has gone paragliding.

d. Joe has planned a camping trip for next month.

e. Peter has gone camping only once before.

2. Group work. Use the prompts in the box to interview the members of your group about activities they have done. Then write a short report about what they have or haven’t done.

Have you ever…

• travel to more than 3 countries?

• go on a 3 km hike?

• eat roasted marshmallows?

• go kayaking?

• try waterskiing?

Useful tip!

We use the present perfect to talk about experiences in our lives. Have you ever been to Mexico? Yes, I have. I’ve been to Mexico twice.

Grammar Reference, p. 113

Useful tip!

Ever and never

We use ever in questions and never in negative sentences. Be careful! Do not use never and not together. I haven’t never been to Italy. I have never been to Italy or I haven’t been to Italy.

You can also use ever with a superlative for emphasis.

Grammar Reference, p. 113

This is the nicest hotel I’ve ever stayed at.

Grammar Reference, p. 113

• go canoeing?

• (help) pitch a tent?

• see a shark while snorkeling?

• go fishing on a boat?

• fly in a plane?

“Three people have never gone fishing on a boat. Only one person has gone on a 3 km hike…”