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THEME 15 SPORTS

Structure

a) Use since or for to complete the sentences correctly.

1. James has been studying English ______ five years.

2. We have been waiting at the restaurant ______ 20 minutes.
3. Sally has lived in London ______ 2010.

4. My colleagues have been working on this project ______ two months.

5. I have been learning how to play the guitar ______ I was a child.
6. Mary has been painting the house ______ three hours.

7. The children have been playing in the park ______ the morning.
8. Jason has been studying for his exam ______ last week.

9. We have known each other ______ a long time.
10. The team has been training hard ______ the past few weeks.

b) Complete the sentences with the words and the correct forms of the verbs in parentheses.

1. How long ____________________________ (you / live) in this city?

2. Sandra ____________________________ (study) English for two years.

3. ____________________________ (you / watch) any good movies recently?
4. They ____________________________ (work) on this project since last month.

5. My family and I ____________________________ (not / go) to the beach this summer.
6. How many books ____________________________ (you / read) this year?

7. Rory ____________________________ (not / sleep) well lately.
8. ____________________________ (Joe / practise) playing the piano for a long time?

9. My sister ____________________________ (not / learn) how to swim yet.

10. ____________________________ (you / wait) for a long time?

c) Rewrite the sentences by using the words / phrases given in parentheses.

1. The company invested in new technology. They could increase productivity. (so as to)

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2. Diana stays away from spicy food. She does not want to upset her stomach. (in order not to)
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3. Adam did not join the party. He wanted to finish his assignments. (so that)

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4. Sue and I need to save money. We can go on vacation next year. (for)

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5. Glenn bought a new car. He can go to work more easily. (to)

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