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Grade 2 Reading
UNIT 8 Lesson 1 | How long have you studied Chinese?

Goal

I can read and understand something that started in the past and continues in the present.
1

Today's Expressions

Listen and repeat.

  1. How long have you studied Chinese?

  2. I have lived in the countryside [for six years / since 2005].

  3. I have been playing the guitar [for seven months / since fifth grade].

  4. She has taught history [for two years / since 2015].

  5. Have you already studied for the math exam?

  6. I have already finished that book.

2

Understand Expressions

1
Emma is talking to a new member of the school’s volleyball team. Read her introduction below.

Hello, I'm Emma! Welcome to the team! How long have you been a volleyball player? ... Great! I have been playing volleyball for six years. I have been a player for this team for two years. Have you already met our teammates? ... Oh, OK. I'll introduce you to them.

Answer the questions about Emma’s introduction.
  1. How long has Emma been playing volleyball?
  2. How long has she been a player for their team?
  3. Will Emma introduce the new member to the team?
2
Read the blog post of a woman who has moved to Japan.

I have been living in Japan since March of this year. I live next to my manager. She has lived in Japan since last year. I lived in Hiroshima for the first month. I will stay here in Osaka until next year. I have already started Nihongo classes, so I can live here better. Also, I have already eaten a lot of Japanese food. I like them, but sometimes I miss the food back home.

Answer the questions about the blog post.
  1. Since when has the woman been living in Japan?
  2. Has she already started Nihongo classes?
  3. Where in Japan did she live for the first month?
3

Practice Tasks

1
Complete the sentences using the clues in the box.
been
has
how long
for
since
  1. _____ have you worked on that project?
  2. I have used this bag _____ a year.
  3. I have _____ writing a poem for two hours.
  4. I have been studying French _____ third grade.
  5. He _____ played for the team for three years.
2
Complete the sentences by correcting the form of the clues in the parentheses.
  1. Have you (know) each other for a long time?
  2. I (has) stayed in this city since July.
  3. I have already (finish) my homework.
  4. I have (be) studying calligraphy since last year.
  5. My Chinese teacher (have) taught in this school since 2018.
3
Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct.
    1. How long did you listened to this music?
    2. How long have you listened to this music?
    1. I have worked in this company for five years.
    2. I have work in this company for five years.
    1. I have already arrived at the gym.
    2. I have already arrive at the gym.
    1. I baked cookies since early morning.
    2. I have been baking cookies since early morning.
    1. He has played basketball since 2015.
    2. He is played basketball since 2015.
4
Arrange the following expressions in their correct order. Type your answers in the chat box.
  1. to Bob?
    sent the e-mail
    have you
  2. already
    I have
    cleaned my room
  3. she has
    for eight years
    lived in the city
4

Perform Tasks

1
You are Lily. A student wants to join the art club. Read Lily’s information.
Then, talk to the student and answer his/her questions.
Name: Lily
Age: 17 years old
Name of Club: Art club
Role: President of the art club for two years
Answer the student's question. Then, tell your role in the club.
Ask the student how long he/she has liked art.
Ask the student if he/she has already met other art club members.
Today’s Expressions
How long have you _____ _____?
I have _____ for/since _____.
I have already _____ _____.
Have you _____ _____?

2
Read your exchange student classmate’s social media post about her life in Japan. Then, talk to Aoi about it.
I’m Kate. I have lived in the U.S. for all my life. This is the first time I've visited a foreign country.

At first, it was difficult. Good thing my neighbor is also an American. She helps me with everything I need.

I have stayed here in Japan for six months now. So far, I’m happy with my new school.

Everyone is so friendly. I met new friends, and I have already joined the badminton team.
Say yes and tell Aoi that you have already read Kate’s social media post.
Answer her question. Then, tell Aoi that Kate has lived in the U.S. for all her life.
Tell Aoi how long Kate has stayed in Japan.
Ask Aoi if she’s played badminton with Kate.
Today’s Expressions
_____ has _____ for/since _____.
I have _____ for/since _____.
I have already _____ _____.
Have you _____ _____?

3
Read Kira’s (a beauty blogger) review of a product that you also use. Then, tell your friend about the product. Ask your friend some questions and answer your friend’s questions. You can use the expressions you learned in today’s lesson and the illustration below as reference.