Lesson 65 Learn English - The mechanic - Present Perfect Continuous vs Present Perfect Simple
Paula's car broke up so she asked Lucy's husband Dean to help her to fix it. In this lesson you will practice the difference between perfect perfect continuous and perfect perfect simple.
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Lesson 65: The mechanic
With the help of her friend, Lucy, Paula passed her driving test and has been enjoying the freedom afforded to her by having a car. Now that she does not have to walk to work or wait for public transport she has been able to spend an extra half an hour in bed in the morning. This treat has made her feel vitalized and drives out into the country have helped her relax. It has all been wonderful. However, her car has broken down.
Taking it to a garage can be quite expensive so Paula decides to take this opportunity to learn the ins and outs of a motor engine. She bought the manual that is compatible with the model of her car and has been reading up on the mechanics. She has recharged the battery and checked the oil; she has replaced the spark plugs and checked the fuel supply. Still the car won’t start.
Eventually, she resigns herself to the fact that she does not know how to fix her car.
Acknowledging defeat, she decides to call Dean, Lucy’s husband. She knows that he has fixed Lucy’s car on many occasions. Although he is not able to drive himself, he has an extensive knowledge of motor engines, mainly because Lucy has never bothered to learn mechanics beyond checking the oil and tyre pressure.
Dean comes to Paula’s aid and takes a look at the engine. It isn’t long before he recognizes the problem.
Dean: It seems that your fan motor connection has been coming loose. Here, let me show you.
Paula: Oh really! I have been reading that in the manual. I have been fixing everything else
and forgot to check that. How silly!
Dean: Don’t worry. It’s easy to forget. See here, the wire is exposed. All you have to do is
unscrew, check the wire isn’t threaded and screw it back in. I’ve got some spare wiring here, you can have it. Come on, we’ll replace the whole thing. I’ll talk you through it.
Paula: Thanks Dean. I have been studying all about motor engines but I guess you really have to apply your knowledge.
Dean: That’s okay. It’s great that you have been learning about it all. Lucy just gets me to fix
the car. She can’t be bothered to give it a try. She says it’s like I’m speaking another language when I talk about mechanics.
Paula: Everyone has their blind spots I guess.
Dean: Well, she knows numbers. I just phase out when she talks about accounting. I’ve always been more practical I guess, that’s why I work in construction.
Paula: And know about car engines too. Dean, you've been a great help. Let’s get this car back on the road!