1. Put the verbs in brackets into the Present Perfect or the Present Perfect Continuous.

Here's the complete text with the verbs filled in with their correct forms: Hi, Sally, How's it going? Sorry I **haven't emailed** you for so long but it's almost the end of the school year and I **have been studying** hard, because we're sitting exams every day. I **have also been trying** to make a decision about something, and I need your help! You see, it's my mum's birthday next week and I want to get her something unique. I **have already given** her flowers, perfume and scarves. I want to buy her something special this time so I **have been saving** my pocket money for the last two months. I **have asked** my father a couple of times for ideas but he doesn’t know what to get her either! He **has been looking** around the shops trying to find something good, too. What's the most original gift you **have ever given** to someone? Can you give me some ideas? I have to go now because my sister **has been waiting** for me downstairs. Give my love to your parents. Love, Patty.