Our school is running Challenge Week and everyone is trying something new.
Mike has never camped in the mountains, but he has already packed a small tent.
Marta has just joined the climbing club; she has trained every Saturday since March.
I haven’t entered a drone photo competition yet, but I have flown a drone in the park for two months.
Our music teacher has organized a lunchtime concert, and three students have written new songs.
Some classmates have visited the animal shelter and have walked dogs after school.
The head teacher hasn’t announced the prizes yet, but we have heard there will be cinema tickets! By Friday, we will share our stories.
Have you ever tried something that looked difficult at first? We have learned that small steps can change how we feel about a challenge.
Grammar box
Form: have/has + past participle
- ever = at any time in your life (questions). Have you ever tried surfing?
- never = not ever (use without “not”). Mike has never camped.
- already = earlier than expected (statements; mid or end). She has already finished.
- yet = until now (negatives/questions; end). They haven’t started yet. / Has he finished yet?
- just = a very short time ago. I’ve just arrived.
- for = length of time. We’ve trained for two months.
- since = starting point. She has practised since March.
Activity 1 — Word order (6)
a) ever / you / have / tried / kayaking / ?
b) since / has / March / she / practised / guitar
c) finished / already / we / have / the / poster
d) hasn’t / joined / he / yet / the team
e) for / I / have / months / two / trained
f) never / has / my friend / climbed / a wall
Activity 2 — Gap-fill (8) — Present Perfect (+ / −)
- Have you ___ (ever / try) bouldering?
- I ___ (never / see) a drone race.
- Marta ___ (just / join) the club.
- Mike ___ (not / pack) his sleeping bag ___ .
- We ___ (train) ___ three months.
- Our teacher ___ (already / choose) the songs.
- They ___ (not / announce) the prizes ___ .
- I ___ (fly) a drone ___ last summer.
Activity 3 — Pair Q&A (Find someone who…)
Ask classmates: Have you ever… ridden a horse / cooked for your family / won a prize / camped outside / written a song / flown a drone?
Write two results: I’ve… / I haven’t…
After the Week: Comments on the Class Blog
Mike: I’ve camped at Pine Lake! I’ve never slept outside before, but I’ve learned how to keep my tent dry.
Marta: Our team has already climbed the easy wall, and we’ve trained since March. I haven’t tried the high wall yet.
Noah: I’ve just posted my drone photos. I’ve flown drones for two months, and I’ve taken great pictures of the school field.
Sara: We’ve visited the shelter twice. I’ve walked two friendly dogs and I’ve felt more confident.
Class account: Thanks for your help. We haven’t announced winners yet, but the list has been prepared and will be posted tomorrow.
Grammar box
Questions: Have/Has + subject + past participle…?
Negatives: haven’t / hasn’t + past participle
Time words (use/meaning):
- already (earlier than expected): He has already posted.
- yet (until now; negatives/questions): They haven’t posted yet. / Has she posted yet?
- just (a moment ago): I’ve just posted.
- for (length): We’ve trained for two months.
- since (start point): She has trained since March.
Activity 1 — Reading check (6 Qs)
T/F: 1) Mike has camped before this week.
T/F: 2) The winners are not posted yet.
MCQ: 3) How long has Noah flown drones? A) since March B) for two months C) for a week
MCQ: 4) What has Marta already done? A) climbed the easy wall B) climbed the high wall C) joined the shelter
Short: 5) Who has walked dogs? __________
Short: 6) What has been prepared? __________
Activity 2 — Transformations (10)
Change as instructed (negatives or questions).
- She has finished the poster. → negative
- They have visited the shelter. → question
- I have just joined. → negative
- He has trained since April. → question
- We have already packed. → negative
- Marta has written a song. → question
- The team has practised for two hours. → negative
- I have never tried fencing. → question
- The club has chosen the winners. → negative
- You have heard the news. → question
Activity 3 — Personal Q&A (pairs)
Have you already… finished your homework? tried a new sport? visited a museum this year?
Answer: Yes, I have. / No, I haven’t. + one detail with for/since.
Exit ticket
Complete: I have ______ already, but I haven’t ______ yet.
Reading:
In the last twenty years, technology has changed our daily lives a lot. At home, many families moved from bulky computers to light laptops and tablets. Smartphones became our pockets’ main tool: we message, take photos, check maps, and stream music anywhere.
Smart watches count steps and heart rate, while wireless earbuds make calls easy. At school, cloud drives and video lessons help us study and share files. Games went online, connecting friends across cities in seconds, and beyond today.
Write:
Can you imagine your life without technology? What would be the hardest part? What could stay the same? Describe one week without it.
Which device matters most to teenagers today, and why? Explain how it helps you study and relax. Give examples from one normal school day. Add one advantage and one disadvantage.
How will technology change school and free time in the next 10 years? Make three predictions (use will/might/could). Explain the benefits and the possible problems. Give advice for a healthy balance.
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