Unit 2 / Task 2
(de 17/02 a 24/02)
Grammar
PRESENT PERFECT
A Fill in the blanks with the verbs in brackets in the Present Perfect tense
.
1. New Zealand has become(become)
a culturally diverse and fascinating country
over the past two centuries.
2. It has developed (develop)
into a unique country, although it still continues having a
close relationship with Britain.
3. Maori tribes have always influenced (always/influence)
the culture of New Zealand
and lately many young people all over the world have reproduced (reproduce)
their
tattoos.
4. The Maori language has been considered (be considered)
a national taonga
treasure.
5. The New Zealand rugby team has won (win)
a World Cup recently.
6. New Zealand rugby players have performed (perform)
the Haka, a war dance,
before the match.
7. New Zealand has been (be)
a nuclear free
zone since the mid 1980s.
8. Its army has focused(focus)
on peacekeeping in the
Pacific region.
9. New Zealand has become(become)
a melting-pot
population.
10. As members of a unique and multicultural society many
Kiwis have embraced (embrace)
an urban living.
B Fill in the blanks with the Present Perfect tense
and for
or since
.
1. New Zealand governments have seen (see)
the USA as an ally and
protector since World War II.
2. Russell Crowe, a famous actor born in New Zealand, has made (make)
his home in Australia since he was a small child.
3. Jemaine Clement, a New Zealand comedian, has been married (be
married)
to Miranda Manasiadis for four years.
4. Rachel Hunter, born in Auckland, has been (be)
an international top model
for many years.
5. New Zealand has had (have)
a national flag since 1834.
6. I know some people who have lived (live)
in New Zealand for many years.
7. I have waited (wait)
for their letter for ages. It has finallied arrived (finally/arrive)
.
8. Kiwis have been (be)
a national symbol of New Zealand since the Island was discovered.
9. New Zealand has been (be)
the third most successful sporting nation in the world for a long time.
10. Along with beef and sheep meat, New Zealand has been (be)
the second largest producer of wool
in the world.
