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36. I started cooking for the party 4 hours ago.
-> I have .....................................................................
37. I started learning French 6 years ago.
-> I have .......................................................................
38. I started work for the company a year ago.
-> I've ................................................................................
39. My father is reading a newspaper. He started 2 hours ago.
-> My father has ...................................................................
40. Mr. Smith has taught in this college since 1989.
-> Mr. Smith started .................................................................