9 Put the verbs in brackets into the past simple or the present perfect simple.

Краткий ответ (упражнение 9):

1. A: I went to the new gym yesterday.
   B: It’s good, isn’t it? I have been there a few times.

2. A: Have you written to Simon lately?
   B: Yes, I wrote him a letter last week.

3. A: How long have you been married?
   B: Only for six months. I got married last December.

4. A: I haven’t seen Sam for a long time.
   B: Really? I saw him yesterday at the swimming pool.

5. A: Have you typed the report yet?
   B: Yes, I finished it half an hour ago.

6. A: Mary has known Steven for six years.
   B: When did they meet?
   A: When they were at university together.

7. A: Have you ever played rugby?
   B: Yes, I have. I played for the first time last week.

8. A: James wrote a new book last year.
   B: I know. I have read some great reviews about it in the newspaper.

Как выбирать время:

• Past Simple — действие закончилось в конкретное прошлое время: yesterday, last week, last December, half an hour ago, last year.
• Present Perfect — говорим об опыте, результате к настоящему или периоде, который продолжается до сих пор: ever, yet, lately, for six years, a few times.
• В вопросе When did they meet? нужен Past Simple, потому что спрашиваем о конкретном моменте прошлого.
• В №1B — have been, а не have gone: «я бывал там несколько раз».