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1. Complete the following sentences using the correct forms of the Present Perfect Continuous Tense and the Past Continuous Tense.
a. _______ (you/study) for your exams all day?
b. I _______ (work) on this project since yesterday.
c. She _______ (play) her guitar for two hours.
d. I _______ (run) in the park when it started raining.
e. How long _______ (you / wait) for me?
2. Read the following extract from an online newspaper. Decide whether the following statements are True (T) or False (F).
BALANCING WORK AND OUTDOOR FUN
John Phạm is a software engineer at Silicon Valley. He has been working hard for the past year. During this time, he has been attending various training programs and actively participating in team projects. John has been doing great work, contributing to the growth of his company. To keep a balance between work and life, John also loves doing outdoor activities with his family. His parents, who are avid hikers, fostered in him a love for nature at a young age. He has been enjoying camping and rock climbing. John is always excited to explore nearby state parks and wilderness areas. He often takes his children with him. He believes that spending time outside is a great way to teach kids about the natural world.
a. John Phạm is a mechanical engineer who recently started working in Silicon Valley. _____
b. John has been attending training programs but has not participated in any team projects. _____
c. John enjoys participating in outdoor activities with his family. _____
d. John Phạm's parents are nature enthusiasts and inspired his love for nature. _____
e. John believes that spending time outside is important for children's education. _____
3. Write a biography of 100-120 words about a person you know or admire. Use the paragraph in 2 as a model.
