Do you like Spain? Present perfect Exercise 2

Fill in the gaps in the dialogue with Present perfect.

David: So, Jill, how are you enjoying your time in Madrid?

Jill: Oh! I’m having a marvelous time, I really wish I could stay for longer.

David: Really? What___________ you ___________ (do) so far?

Jill: Well, quite a lot actually. Since the weather has been so hot I ___________ (be) to the pool a few times. I ___________ actually ___________ (be) to some natural pools somewhere in the north, not too far from Madrid, I can’t remember the name…

David: May it be Rascafría?

Jill: That’s right! I really liked it. It was great to dip into the cold water in such heat. The sight of the mountains in the background is amazing.

David: True. I love that place too. What else ___________you ___________(do)?

Jill: Well, let me think… I ___________ (eat) some typical Spanish dishes. I love Spanish cooking!

David: Really? What’s your favourite dish?

Jill: I ___________ (try) so many things recently that it’s hard to say! I ___________ (have) paella, tortilla, cocido in spite of the heat… I ___________ (try) a bit of jamón and chorizo…

David: ___________ you ___________ (try) ensaladilla rusa?

Jill: No, I ______________ (not/try) that yet. I think my two favourite things so far are tortilla and jamón serrano.

David: What about drinks?

Jill: I ___________, of course, ___________ (drink) quite a few tintos de verano and I ________________ (taste) some Spanish beers but they seem too weak to me. Although it’s probably the right thing to drink in such heat!

David: ___________ you___________ (visit) any museums?

Jill: Sure. I love art so I ________________ (be) to the ‘3 big ones’, Prado, Thyssen and Reina Sofía. However, I _______________ (not /visit) any other type of museums yet. I _______________ (go) up to the Circulo de Bellas Artes rooftop though. It was really cool!

David: Sure it is, but that doesn’t count as ‘art’. ___________ you ___________ (do) any sight-seeing?

Jill: Not really, I ________________ (not/do) much due to the heat. I ___________ (see) the Cibeles and the Royal Palace. I’ll try to do more next time I come to Madrid.

David: Great. Do not hesitate to ask me for advice if you need any.

Jill: Thank you!

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