activity from past to present
If you are describing events or states that began in the past, and continue now, you can use the present perfect continuous
Subject + have/has been + verb+ING
_ I have been living here for 2 years
_ I have been studying English for 10 years
We use for to indicate a period of time
For example: 2 years, one day, 3 weeks.
We use since to indicate a point in time
For example: last year, yesterday, last Tuesday
Part 1 Questions
Q: Do you run?
A:
I do as a matter of fact,
I’ve been jogging
for about 3 years now.
I love it…….
Possible substitutes for 3 years:
3 months / a good while / as long as I can remember
Q: Do you practice any water sports?
A:
Yes, I do.
I surf actually.
I’ve been surfing
since I was a kid
Possible substitutes for surf:
swim / water-ski / snorkel
Q: Do you drive?
A:
Yes, I do.
I’ve been driving
since I was 18
I usually drive to work everyday
Possible substitutes for was 18:
turned 18 / was a teenager / passed my driving test