Деревянко, 7. Учебник. Unit 3. Lesson 4

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Pupil A: What happened in 1985?
Pupil B: A new musician joined the band.
Pupil A: What happened in 1985?
Pupil B: They got the band’s name.
Pupil A: What happened in 1987?
Pupil B: They gave the first concert.
Pupil A: What happened in 1987?
Pupil B: They recorded the first CD.

1. They started playing together 18 years ago.
2. Yes, they still play together.

Have been – no equivalent in the Russian sentence.

1. They have been giving concerts for 16 years.
2. They have been going on tours for 10 years.
3. They have been playing in restaurants for 11 years.
4. They have been giving charity concerts for 7 years.
5. They have been singing in English for 18 years.

How long have they been giving concerts?
How long have they been going on tours?
How long have they been playing in restaurants?
How long have they been giving charity concerts?
How long have they been singing in English?

Pupil A: How long has she been performing?
Pupil B: For five years.
Pupil A: Where is she from?
Pupil B: She is from GB.
Pupil A: How long has she been playing tennis?
Pupil B: for ten years.
Pupil A: What is her name?
Pupil B: Her name is Mary Gold.
Pupil A: How long has she been singing?
Pupil B: for seven years.
Pupil A: How long has she been working with her manager?
Pupil B: for two years.
Pupil A: How long has she been collecting mugs?
Pupil B: for three tears.

1. My friend has been reading music magazines for one year.
2. My elder brother has been performing for 5 years.
3. I have been going to a music school for 3 years.
4. I have been giving up watching music shows for 6 months.
5. My Granny has been singing in a folk choir for 17 years.