Complete the sentences with the correct from of the verbs in brackets. Use the past simple or the present perfect simple.

1. John....(not call) me recently.
2. They.....(buy) a new car last month.
3. The teacher.....(not return) the tests yet.
4. How long.....she.....(know) about this problem?
5. .....you ever......(hear) such an unbelievable story?
6. When I was a child, I.....(live) in England for two years.
7. He.....(buy) me a beautiful gift for my birthday.
8. I am so excited to have a dog. I......(always/want) one.