contract, but they changed their mind after we negotiated.
42.5 have thought about +ing (present
perfect)
42.5.1 Ben is talking to Lucas about losing weight. Ben has been told by his doctor that he
needs to lose weight.
Ben: I feel terrible.
Lucas: Why?
Ben: My doctor told me I need to lose weight.
Lucas: Ok. A lot?
Ben: Yeah. Maybe 50 pounds.
Lucas: Have you thought about going swimming? It’s a good way to burn
calories and you like swimming, right?
Ben: I like swimming, but I haven’t gone swimming for a long time. I’m
kind of embarrassed.
Lucas: Why don’t we go together?
Ben: Ok. Let’s do that.
42.5.2 Mason is at Isabella’s place. Isabella has cooked dinner and made a delicious
dessert.
Isabella: How’s the dessert?
Mason: Wow! It’s amazing!
Isabella: Really? I’m glad you like it.
Mason: Have you ever thought about starting your own patisserie?
Isabella: I have, actually. But, it would be so much work. I’m not sure I
would enjoy it.
Mason: Well, if you ever do, I would definitely buy cakes there every day!
Isabella: Ha ha. Ok. Maybe I will.