Put the verbs in brackets into the past simple or the present perfect simple.

1. A: I went to the new gym yesterday. B: It's good, isn't it? I have gone there a few times. 2. A: Have you written to Simon lately? B: Yes, I wrote him a letter last week. 3. A: How long have you been married? B: Only for six months. I got married last December. 4. A: I haven't seen Sam for a long time. B: Really? I saw him yesterday at the swimming pool. 5. A: Have you typed the report yet? B: Yes, I finished it half an hour ago. 6. A: Mary has known Steven for six years. B: When did they meet? A: When they were at university together. 7. A: Have you ever played rugby? B: Yes, I have. I played for the first time last week. 8. A: James wrote a new book last year. B: I know. I have read some great reviews about it in the newspaper.