Put the given words into the correct forms to complete the text
Present Perfect and Present Perfect Continuous usage
- Present Perfect.
Have/has + V3.
Example: We have seen this film before.
He has already done his homework.
Have you seen this film before? / We haven't (have not) seen this film before.
Has he already done his homework? / He hasn't done his homework yet.
We use the Present Perfect:
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- For something that started in the past and continues in the present: They have been married for five years.
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- To talk about our experience up to present: He has written two books and he's working on his third one now.
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- For something that happened in the past but is important in the present: Mum isn't at home, I think she has gone to work.
Time expressions used with the Present Perfect: for, since, yet, never, always, so far, many times, lately, recently, already.
- Present Perfect Continuous.
Have/has been + V-ing.
Example: We have been living in Moscow for all our lives.
She has been working in Zara for the last three years.
Have you been living in Moscow for all your lives? / We haven't (have not) been living in Moscow for all our lives.
Has she been working in Zara for the last three years? She hasn't (has not) been working in Zara for the last three years.
We use the Present Perfect Continuous:
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- To emphasise that something is still continuing in the present: It has been raining for hours.
Note: We do not use the Present Perfect Continuous with stative verbs. We use the present perfect simple instead: I've always liked Amanda.
Time expressions used with the Present Perfect: for, since, lately, recently.
Find Your Passion
Sooner or later, you may start thinking about whether you truly love what you do. People [ ]about it for a while. There are numerous Instagram profiles of those who [ ] their dream job. All the posts there seem really fancy and easy-going. However, a great deal of work must be done to find your true passion.
First of all, remember what you used to love as a child, as it's the time when you were your true self. You didn't really think about money or career—you just enjoyed [ ] it. So, what was it: cooking, animals, science experiments?
Secondly, [ ] about money at this point. Passion is not about the job that pays bills. Moreover, if you are skilful at what you do, you will have a great chance of [ ] a highly-paid specialist.
Thirdly, choose a hero. If you're passionate about something, but don't know where to start, think of someone who's already become successful in the field. Their story will inspire you and, maybe, will give you an action plan.
Finally, it's never too late [ ] the thing you love doing the most. Life is a journey, and you can find many fascinating things on the way. Just never stop [ ].