Travel through Arizona and New Mexico and practise the present perfect with since and for at A2 level.
Read the text about the American Southwest. Fill in each gap with the correct word.
The Southwest of the USA includes states like Arizona and New Mexico. It is a land of hot 1, red rocks, and bright blue skies.
Many people in the Southwest live in small 2 where everybody knows each other. Life is quieter than in big cities.
The Southwest has a rich 3. Native American and Mexican cultures have shaped its food, music, and festivals.
A famous 4 model from this region is the astronaut Ellen Ochoa, who grew up dreaming of space. She 5 young people to work hard and follow their dreams.
Today, tourists visit the Southwest to see the Grand 6 and to enjoy the warm 7. It has become a very popular 8 for holidays.
Choose the correct word. Use since with a point in time (since 2019) and for with a period of time (for ten years).
1. I lived in Arizona for five years.
2. She visited the Grand Canyon twice.
3. We have known each other 2019.
4. They have lived here ten years.
5. Ellen Ochoa inspired many young people.
6. I have been to New Mexico.
7. He has worked in the same town he was young.
8. Have you eaten Mexican food?
Write about your own experiences (6–8 sentences). Say what you have done, where you have been, and how long you have lived somewhere. Use the present perfect with since and for.
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