II/ S + began/started + Ving/ to V1 + in/on/at + time
<-> S + have/has + V3 .. since +
1. We began studying Chinese in 2019.
=> We have studied Chinese since 2019.
2. She began to water the trees at six o`clock.
=>She ___________________________
3. They started working here last year.
=> They _______________________
4. He has collected stamps since 2020.
=>He began ________________________