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INGLÊS
AULA 21
Reading and speaking, present perfect tense.
WHAT IS THE LANTERN FEST?
It is a music festival held across the United States with food and the releasing of thousands of lanterns.
The Lantern Fest is an opportunity for thousands of people to join together as a Community and create an unforgettable spetacle of light. After an afternoon of live music and dancing , we wait for the sun to set and we light the sky with lanterns represeting our highest hopes, deepest regrets and fondest dreams. 
Historically, lanterns were used to symbolize good fortune, request favorable weather, or celebrate the life of a loved one. At Lantern Fest you can be there to turn over a new leaf, or just to capture some likes on Instagram. Families and friends can dance to music, roast marshmallow, munch on some snacks provided by local vendors, all before watching the lanterns float away in an unforgettable release.
Also, the lanterns are super safe as long as you take precautions necessary for dealing with open flames. So, always follow the instructions and don’t light your lanterna until the announcement. When lighting, use care to keep away from flammable objects. Once released, the lanterns are completely safe, with a burn time shorter than it takes them to return to the ground.
 
CONVERSATION QUESTIONS
What other festivals did you hear about?
Which one is the most interesting in your opinion?
What fascinates you the most about North American culture in general? 
Which one would you like to go?
Do you think Brazilians absorb the North American culture too much? Why?
Do you believe Brazil has a beautiful culture? 
What do you think that needs to be improved in our culture?
Are brazilians inclined to the habit of reading?
How can a person increase her knowledge in culture?
What festivals in Brazil are interesting for you?
Define your country in 3 words.
The Present Perfect Tense
Present perfect tense refers to the past. It uses the past participle of verbs.
EAT – ATE – EATEN SEE – SAW – SEEN WRITE – WROTE -WRITTEN
BE - WAS – BEEN TAKE – TOOK – TAKEN BREAK – BROKE - BROKEN
	I HAVE NEVER	SEEN SNOW.
	HAVE or HAS	PAST PARTICIPLE
	SHE HAS 	BEEN TO EUROPE.
	HAVE or HAS	PAST PARTICIPLE
HOW TO USE THE PRESENT PERFECT TENSE?
To talk about life experiences. The action is the main focus, not when it happened.
Ex: Anna has already been to Japan.
 I have never won a medal.
2) To connect the past to the present. The action started in the past and continues up until now.
 Ex: I have watched soap operas since 2007.
 She has lived in Los Angeles since 2004.
3) To speak about events that happened recently and influence the present moment.
Ex: She has left the office.
 They have eaten breakfast already.
More examples
Has Jane gone to Paris?
Yes, she has (gone to Paris).
No, she hasn’t (gone to Paris).
Have you found the restaurant?
Yes, I have (found the restaurant).
No, I haven’t (found the restaurant).
HOMEWORK
Imagine that you are interviewing your favorite artist and write down 5 questions using the Present perfect tense that you could ask him.
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HOMEWORK
Fill in the spaces with the verbs given in the present perfect tense.
EX: I ________ my father’s car. (wash)
 I have washed my father’s car.
Clark ___________ an email to Susan. (send)
David and Carol __________ the Eiffel Tower in Paris. (visit)
I _________ to the pet shop. (be)
Steve __________ an accident. (have)
We ____________ the grocery shopping for our grandma. (do)
I ______________ my bike. (clean)
She ____________ her room. (paint)
My friends ____________ to the mall. (go)
Joe ____________ a woodpecker at the park. (see)
Jenny ____________ her autographed guitar. (sell)
SONGS TO PRACTICE
Taken – One Direction
Where have you been – Rihannah
Still haven’t found what I’m looking for – U2
Blown Away – Carrie Underwood
Where do broken hearts go – One Direction 
More than this – One Direction
Meant to be – Teen beach movie