4 Read the pairs of sentences and explain the difference in meaning. 1 a He's written a book. b He's been writing a book. 2 a Who's eaten my chocolates? b Who's been eating my chocolates? 3 a She's never been to a wedding before. b She'd never been to a wedding before. 4 a I've tried to call her. b I've been trying to call. 5 a They'd been married for thirty-five years! b They've been married for thirty-five years! 10

Hi, John! -

Hello,Kevin! How are you doing? I haven't seen you for ages! -

I'm OK. And you?

- Me too! Nice weather, isn't it? -

Yes. We're going to have a picnic with Anna and her friend. Would you like to join us?

- With pleasure!

- so, I'm going to bring some bread and cheese. The girls are bringing vegetables and fruit.

- What should I bring? Maybe some beverages?

- Great idea! And some sausages would be nice!

- What are we going to do there?

- I think we can play badminton. By the way, have you  got a racquet? Mine is broken.

- I'm not sure. Shall I take a ball instead?

- Ok. So, let's meet in an hour on the bus stop at Green Street.

-I must run then. See you. I'm sure it'll be a great picnic!

1. The questions discussed (опред) at a number of meetings last month have now been decided. 2. Receiving (обстоят) the telegram, he rang up the director. 3. The customs officer stood on deck counting (обст) the cases. 4. The answer received (опред) from the sellers greatly surprised us. 5. Asked (обстоят) whether he intended to return soon, he replied that he would be away for about three month.
1. Вопросы, которые обсуждались на ряде совещаний в месяце, сейчас уже решены. 2. Получив телеграмму, он позвонил режиссеру. 3. Таможенник стоял на палубе, считая ящики. 4. ответ, полученный от продавцов, сильно удивил нас. 5. На вопрос, намерен ли он вернуться в ближайшее время, он ответил, что будет отсутствовать в течение около трех месяцев.