Lesson 06: The Audit
Vocabulary: The Office & Time
Office Action Verbs (Regular)
Irregular Verbs (V3)
Time Markers
Nouns
Grammar Lab: Present Perfect
1. When do we use it?
- Life Experiences: "I have been to London." (Time doesn't matter).
- Recent News: "I have lost my keys." (Result: I don't have them now).
- Unfinished Time: "I have worked hard today." (Today is not finished).
- Duration (For/Since): "I have lived here for 10 years." (I still live here).
2. Signal Words Positions
JUST / ALREADY
Goes between Have and the Verb.
- I have just finished.
- She has already eaten.
YET
Goes at the end of (-) or (?).
- I haven't finished yet.
- Have you paid yet?
EVER / NEVER
Ever in questions. Never for "not ever".
- Have you ever eaten sushi?
- I have never eaten it.
3. FOR vs SINCE
FOR + Duration (Period)
Use "For" when counting time (how long).
- I have worked here for 2 years.
- She has waited for 10 minutes.
- We have known him for a long time.
SINCE + Start Point
Use "Since" with a specific date or event.
- I have worked here since 2020.
- She has waited since 8:00 AM.
- We have known him since we were kids.
| Subject | Auxiliary | Past Participle (V3) | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | have ('ve) | worked | I have worked hard today. |
| You | have ('ve) | worked | You have worked hard today. |
| He | has ('s) | worked | He has worked hard today. |
| She | has ('s) | worked | She has worked hard today. |
| It | has ('s) | worked | It has worked well today. |
| We | have ('ve) | worked | We have worked hard today. |
| They | have ('ve) | worked | They have worked hard today. |
| Subject | Auxiliary (Short) | Past Participle | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | haven't | started | I haven't started yet. |
| You | haven't | started | You haven't started yet. |
| He | hasn't | started | He hasn't started yet. |
| She | hasn't | started | She hasn't started yet. |
| It | hasn't | started | It hasn't started yet. |
| We | haven't | started | We haven't started yet. |
| They | haven't | started | They haven't started yet. |
| Auxiliary | Subject | Verb (V3) | Answer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Have | I | finished? | Yes, you have. / No, you haven't. |
| Have | you | finished? | Yes, I have. / No, I haven't. |
| Has | he | finished? | Yes, he has. / No, he hasn't. |
| Has | she | finished? | Yes, she has. / No, she hasn't. |
| Has | it | finished? | Yes, it has. / No, it hasn't. |
| Have | we | finished? | Yes, we have. / No, we haven't. |
| Have | they | finished? | Yes, they have. / No, they haven't. |
Reading: The Big Project Audit
1. Jake's Design Update
Hi Boss,
I have just finished the main design for the website. I have worked on it for three days without a break. I have also sent the files to the developers, so they can start coding. However, I haven't updated the mobile version yet because my computer crashed. I will fix it tomorrow morning.
Questions:
2. Emma's Marketing Report
Mr. Smith,
The marketing team has been very busy since Monday. We have launched the new Facebook ads this morning. I have checked the analytics, and we have already received 500 clicks! Unfortunately, we haven't sold any products yet. I think the price is too high.
Questions:
3. Sarah's Security Alert
Urgent Message,
I think I have made a terrible mistake. I have forgotten the admin password for the database. I have tried to login five times, but the system is locked now. Has anyone changed the password recently? Please help me, I need to access the client files immediately.
Questions:
4. The Client's Feedback
Dear Team,
I have seen the new design and I love it. You have done a fantastic job with the colors. However, I haven't received the contract yet. My manager has asked for it three times. Can you please send it today? We want to sign it before the weekend.
Questions:
5. Mr. Smith's Summary
Team,
I have read all your updates. Jake, please fix the mobile version. Sarah, IT has reset your password, check your email. Emma, don't worry about sales, we have just started. We have worked very hard this month, so I have ordered pizza for lunch. Let's eat!
Questions:
Exercises (15 Sets)
The Missing Contract
Scene 1: Boss asks Jake. Scene 2: Jake asks Emma. Scene 3: Emma asks Sarah.
Game: The Hiring Manager
Role: You are Mr. Smith. You are hiring for a new job.
Mission: Read the CVs. Choose the sentence with CORRECT grammar to approve the candidate.
Candidate Name
"Checking experience section..."