1. She started working as a secretary five years ago 

2. Helen started to learn Chinese in 2000. 

3. I began to study French when I was six

4. They began living together last month 

5. Nicky stopped smoking in 1997. 

6. Susan have taken part in this activity

1. Phil (just find)   …………………….a new job.

2. We (already read)   …………………….that book.

3. This is the first time he (drive)   ………………………a car.

4. We (visit) …………………….  China twice.

5. My father (not smoke) ……………………..   since last year.

6. They (know) …………………….        each other for a long time

7. I (not meet) ………………….. that man before.

8. ……………….    you (hear) ……………………   from George recently?

9. ………………………….. you (see)    …………………….     my dog? I can’t find it anywhere

10. Her mother (be) …………………..ill for two days