Cities That Build Belonging
Grammar: Present Perfect
A Level 3 English lesson exploring society.
What's in this lesson
A Level 3 (intermediate) ESL lesson on society, practising present perfect. The worksheet has a reading, target vocabulary, a grammar reference with practice and discussion questions.
From the reading: Cities That Build Belonging
In 2023, the city of Medellín, Colombia, opened its 52nd public library. Medellín has already invested over $400 million in public spaces since 2004. Twenty years ago, the city was known mainly for violence and poverty. Today, urban designers from Seoul to Lagos visit Medellín to study how shared spaces can change how people feel about where they live — and who they are.
Vocabulary
- has already
- have spent
- has transformed
- has maintained
- have not yet started
- has grown
Grammar: Present Perfect
- Present perfect — form
- Cities have invested millions since 2004. — have/has + past participle
- for / since
- She has lived here for ten years / since 2014. — for = period, since = start point
Discussion questions
- How will public spaces in cities change in the next ten years?
- Will strong communities still exist in mostly digital cities?
- Which city do you think will be the best place to live in 2040?
Cities That Build Belonging
Grammar: Present Perfect
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