Rewrite the following sentences

1. I bought this tape recorder in September.

=> I have bought this tape recorder since September

2.My neighbours have been married for ten years

=>My neigbours were married ten years ago

3. When did you start learning English ?

=> How long have you learnt English?

4. Micheal learned how to sing when he was small

=> Michael has learnt how to sing since he was small.

5. When did it start snowing ?

=> How long has it started snowing?

VI. Rewrite so that the second sentence means nearly exactly the same as the first one.
We have learnt English for 4 years.
We started to learn English 4 years ago.
My father started to give up smoking last year.
My father has given up smoking for a year.
They have worked in that factory since 2001.
They started to work in that factory in 2001.
Lan hasn’t written to Maryam for a month.
Lan didn’t write to Maryam a month ago.
Ha has lived in Hanoi since he was 12.
He started to live in Hanoi when he was 12.
I haven’t seen her for a long time.
I didn’t see her a long time ago.
How long have you learnt French?
How long ago did you learn French?
When did you start to listen to classical music?
How long have you listened to classical music?
I last saw her 10 years ago.
I haven’t seen her for 10 years.
How long have you bought this car?
When did you buy this car?

 1 .We started to learn English 4 years ago.

 2. My father has given up smoking for a year.

3. They started to work in that factory in 2001.

4. Lan didn’t write to Maryam a month ago 

5.He started to live in Hanoi when he was 

6.I didn’t see her a long time ago.

7.How long ago did you learn French?

8 How long have you listened to classical music?.

9. I haven’t seen her for 10 years.

10. When did you buy this car?

1.how long has she been listening to classical music?

how long ago did she listen to classical music?

how long is it since she listened to classical music?

2.Chelsea hasnt written to her parents for five months

the last time Chelsea wrote to her parents was five months ago.

3.They bought this car two years ago

they have bought this car for two years.

4.He learned to drive when he was eighteen

He has learned to drive since he was eighteen.

5.he began to learn english four years ago

he has learned English for four years.

6.john has not had his hair cut for over there months

it is over three months since John last had his hair cut.

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1. My parents have worked in this factory for over 20 years.

-> Over 20 year ago, my parents began to work in this factory.

-> Over 20 year ago, my parents began working in this factory.

2. He has worked at the factory for 15 years.

-> He started working at the factory 15 years ago.

-> He started to work at the factory 15 years ago.

3. We have learned English for one year .

-> We began to learn English one year ago.

-> We began learning English one year ago.

4.How long is it since they bought the house?

-> When did they buy the house?

5. When did you last see Tom?

-> How long haven't you seen Tom? 

1. My parents have worked in this factory for over 20 years.

-> Over 20 year ago, my parents began to work in this factory.

-> Over 20 year ago, my parents began working in this factory.

2. He has worked at the factory for 15 years.

-> He started working at the factory 15 years ago.

-> He started to work at the factory 15 years ago.

3. We have learned English for one year .

-> We began to learn English one year ago.

-> We began learning English one year ago.

4.How long is it since they bought the house?

-> When did they buy the house?

5. When did you last see Tom?

-> How long haven't you seen Tom?

1)when did they stated to play soccer

-how long ago did they start to play soccer?

-how long has they started to play soccer?

2)When did Mr Brown move to New York

-how long ago did Mr Brown move to New York?

-how long has Mr Brown moved to New York?

3)We began to study French when we lived in paris

-how long ago did we begin to study French when we lived in paris?

-how long has we begun to study French when we lived in paris?

4)My father bought this picture three years ago

-how long ago did your father buy this picture three years ago?

-how long has your father bought this picture for three years?

5)The last time we stayed in Da Lat was in June

-how long ago did we stay in Da Lat in June?

-how long has we stayed in Da Lat since June?

6)We enjoy collecting stamps

-how long ago did we enjoy collecting stamps?

-how long has we enjoyed collecting stamps?

7)She likes traveling all over the country

-how long ago did she like traveling all over the country?

-how long has she liked traveling all over the country?

8)Liz bought a gift for Ba

-how long ago did Liz buy a gift for Ba?

-how long has Ba bought a gift for Ba?

9)They wil produce five million bottles of champagnes

-how long ago did they produce five million bottles of champagnes?

-how long has they produced five million bottles of champagnes?

10)They buy jeans all over the word

-how long ago did they buy jeans all over the world?

-how long has they bought jeans all over the world?

Read the following passage and answer the below question.

My name is Lily and I'm 19 years old . I have lived in Toronto since I was born, There are four members in my family: my mom , my dad , my little sister, Anna and me . I love my sister so much and we often share our secrets with each other. My precious " friend" is a teddy bear called Momo that I have had for 10 years . It's a Christmas gift from my grandmother .

I love learning Spanish. I have learned it for 5 years at a language center. The teacher and the students there are very friendly. They have helped me a lot with my study. I also love playing the piano . I started playing the piano in 2010 when my father bought me a piano but I haven't played it as well as I want.

My favourite city is Paris. The last time I wnt to PAris was 2 years ago , When i went with my father on his business trip . I hope I can visit Paris again someday.

1. How long has Lily lived in Toronto?

=>She has lived there since she was born.

2 On which occasion did her grandmother give her the teddy bear?

=>Christmas

3 Who bought the piano for Lily and how long has she played the piano?

=>Her father did and she has played piano since 2010.

4 When did she start learning Spanish?

=>5 years ago.

5 How long ago did she visit Paris?

=>2 years ago.

Read the following passage and answer the below question.

My name is Lily and I'm 19 years old . I have lived in Toronto since I was born, There are four members in my family: my mom , my dad , my little sister, Anna and me . I love my sister so much and we often share our secrets with each other. My precious " friend" is a teddy bear called Momo that I have had for 10 years . It's a Christmas gift from my grandmother .

I love learning Spanish. I have learned it for 5 years at a language center. The teacher and the students there are very friendly. They have helped me a lot with my study. I also love playing the piano . I started playing the piano in 2010 when my father bought me a piano but I haven't played it as well as I want.

My favourite city is Paris. The last time I wnt to PAris was 2 years ago , When i went with my father on his business trip . I hope I can visit Paris again someday.

1. How long has Lily lived in Toronto?

Lily has lived in Toronto since she was born

2 On which occasion did her grandmother give her the teddy bear?

her grandmother gave her the teddy bear at Christmas

3 Who bought the piano for Lily and how long has she played the piano?

Her father bought her a piano and she has played the piano since 2010

4 When did she start learning Spanish?

she started learning Spanish 5 years ago

5 How long ago did she visit Paris?

She visited Paris 2 years ago

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Dài kinh khủng khiếp đảm tởm lợm...

1. We have learnt Englist for 4 years

=> We started ... LEARNING ENGLISH 4 YEARS AGO.................................................................

2. My father started to give up smoking last year.

=> My father has ..............GIVEN UP SMOKING SINCE LAST YEAR......................................................

3. They have worked in that factory since 2001.

=> they started ........WORKING IN THAT FACTORY IN 2001............................................................

4. Lan hasn't written to Maryam for a month.

=> Lan didn't ......WRITE TO MARYAM A MONTH AGO..............................................................

5. He has lives in Hanoi since he was 12.

=> He started ....LIVING IN HANOI WHEN HE WAS 12................................................................

6. I haven't seen her for s long time.

=> I didn't ...........SEE HER A LONG TIME AGO.........................................................

7. How long have you learnt French?

=>How long ago ..DID YOU LEARN FRENCH..................................................................?

8.When đi you start to listen to classical music?

=> How long .......HAVE YOU LISTENED TO CLASSICAL MUSIC.............................................................?

9. I last saw her 10 years ago.

I haven't .......SEEN HER FOR 10 YEARS .............................................................

10. How long have you bought this cat?

=>When did ......YOU BUY THIS CAT..............................................................?

1. We have learnt Englist for 4 years

=> We started ....................................................................

2. My father started to give up smoking last year.

=> My father has not smoked since last year

3. They have worked in that factory since 2001.

=> they started working in that factory in 2001

4. Lan hasn't written to Maryam for a month.

=> Lan didn't write to Maryam a month ago

5. He has lives in Hanoi since he was 12.

=> He started living in Hanoi when he was 12

6. I haven't seen her for s long time.

=> I didn't see her a long time ago

7. How long have you learnt French?

=>How long ago did you start learning English?

8.When đi you start to listen to classical music?

=> How long have you listened to classical music?

9. I last saw her 10 years ago.

I haven't seen her for 10 years

10. How long have you bought this cat?

=>When did you buy this cat

1.

We have learnt Englist for 4 years

=> We started learning english 4 years ago.

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How long have you learned English?

It's the first time she has spoken Japanese.

How long have you learned English ?

It's the first time she has spoken Japanese