Подготовка к ЕГЭ. PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

Task 1. Complete the sentences using either the Present Perfect or the Present Perfect Continuous.

1.   He                                          a travel guide for the last six months.         WRITE

2.   Thousands of tourists                                the temples in Thailand this year.          SEE

3.   I                 never                                      to an elephant sanctuary before.             GO

4.   My friends                                     around Australia for the last three months.       TRAVEL

5.   We can’t visit the caves because the authorities                                         them.    CLOSE

6.   I’ve run out of money now, but I                                              some souvenirs.      BUY

7.   She                always                                           travelling alone.                           HATE

8.   My back really hurts. I                                         that heavy back pack all day.     CARRY

9.   He                                               several serious illnesses since going abroad.       CATCH

10.    I               always                                 of myself as a traveller rather than a       THINK

tourist.

Task 2. Respond to the statements with а question using How long + Past Simple, or How long+ Present Perfect, or How long + Present Perfect Continuous. Use the Present Perfect Continuous  where possible.

1.          She’s studying at university in Paris.

How long has she been studying there?

2.          Му brother used to have а silver Vespa.

3.          Му great aunt and uncle live in Canada.

4.          Му neighbour is а photographer.

5.          Му father used to worked in Brazil.

6.          I go to the gym most weekends after work.

7.          Му parents are both retired.

8.          Му grandfather used to own а restaurant.