Level 3Society
The Ties That Build a City
Grammar: Present Perfect
A Level 3 English lesson exploring society.
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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: The Ties That Build a City
Relationships are not just personal. They are political. Every time two neighbours help each other, they are building something bigger than friendship. Sociologists call this social capital — the value that comes from human connections. Think of it as the invisible infrastructure of a city.
Vocabulary
- social capital
- build trust
- civic engagement
- erode slowly
- rebuild bonds
Grammar: Present Perfect
- Form
- She has been working on this project for five years. — have/has + been + verb-ing
- For / Since
- They have been building trust since 2018 / for six years. — since = start point; for = duration
Discussion questions
- Which builds a stronger community: shared history or shared goals?
- Would you rather have one close neighbour or ten friendly strangers?
- Is it better to trust institutions or trust individuals?
The Ties That Build a City
Grammar: Present Perfect
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