Question

Rewrite these sentences using the new endings. 1 My dad started working as an architect 20 years ago. ..................................................................................... for 20 years. 2 It started raining in the morning and it’s still raining. ........................................................................................ all day. 3 Their living conditions are the same as ten years ago. .......................................................................... changed in ten years. 4 My cousin began studying medicine when she finished high school. ........................................................................ since she finished high school 5 I arrived at the bus stop half an hour ago and I’m still waiting for the bus! ............................................................................................... for half an hour. 1

Answer 1

Ответ:

1. My dad has been working as an architect for 20 years.

2. It has been raining all day.

3. Their living conditions haven't changed in ten years.

4. My cousin has been studying medicine since she finished high school.

5. I have been waiting for the bus for half an hour.

Используем Present Perfect Continuous для действия, которое началось в прошлом и все ещё длится на данный момент. Акцент на длительности действия, не на результате, как в Present Perfect.

Answer 2

1. My dad started working as an architect 20 years ago and has been working as an architect for 20 years.

2. It started raining in the morning, and it's still raining, and it has been raining all day.

3. Their living conditions are the same as ten years ago, and nothing has changed in ten years.

4. My cousin began studying medicine when she finished high school, and she has been studying medicine since she finished high school.

5. I arrived at the bus stop half an hour ago, and I'm still waiting for the bus, and I have been waiting for half an hour.