Question

III. Измените предложения по образцу, используя Present Perfect Progressive: Образец: I began to wash up an hour ago/when the guests left. — I've been washing up for an hour/since the guests left. 1. He began to learn English last year. 2. Mrs. Dobbs moved to Bath five years ago. 3. She started working at the book shop when she came to our town. 4. He began to drive his car when he received his driving licence three months ago. 5. They went out to work in the garden after breakfast. 6. My brother started to repair the toaster at 10 o'clock. 7. They began to build the school building last June. 8. I started thinking about changing my job when they offered me a better-paid one. 9. The students started to write their test an hour ago. 10. Did you begin smoking when you were 16?

Answer 1

1 He has been learning English since last year.

2 Mrs.Dobbs has been living in Bath for five years.

3 She has been working at the bookshop since she came to our town.

4 He has been driving his car since he received his driving license three months.

5 They have been working in the garden since they finished their breakfast.

6 My brother has been repairing the toaster since 10 o'clock.

7 They have been building the school since last June.

8 I have been thinking about new job since they offered me a better paid one.

9 The students have been writing their test for an hour.

10 Have you been smoking since you were 16?

Answer 2

1. He has been learning English since last year. 2. Mrs. Dobbs has been living in Bath for five years. 3. She has been working at the book shop since she came to our town. 4. He has been driving his car since he received his driving license three months ago. 5. They have been working in the garden after breakfast. 6. My brother has been repairing the toaster since 10 o'clock. 7. They have been building the school building since last June. 8. I have been thinking about changing my job since they offered me a better-paid one. 9. The students have been writing their test for an hour. 10. Did you start smoking when you were 16?