Complete the conversation by putting the verbs into Present Perfect or Present Perfect Continuous. Tom: Hey, Peter
Complete the conversation by putting the verbs into Present Perfect or Present Perfect Continuous. Tom: Hey, Peter. It"s been a long time since I last saw you. What have you been doing? Peter: I have been working for a film company. It"s really fascinating. Tom: Have you made any films? Peter: Yes, I have made two films about south-east Asia for the past two months. Currently, I have been working on a film about the Pacific islands. Tom: Have you been to the islands? Peter: Definitely. And the film will be about the underwater life surrounding the islands. So I have been taking driving lessons. I have been enjoying that. Tom: You have found it really interesting.
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lessons to learn how to operate underwater cameras. Tom: Wow, that sounds amazing! How long have you been taking driving lessons? Peter: I have been taking driving lessons for about two weeks now. It"s quite challenging, but also very exciting. Tom: I can imagine! So, how long have you been working for the film company? Peter: I have been working for the film company for the past six months. It has been a great experience so far. Tom: That"s awesome! What other projects have you been involved in apart from the films about south-east Asia and the Pacific islands? Peter: Besides those two films, I have also worked on a documentary series about wildlife conservation in Africa. It was a truly eye-opening experience. Tom: It sounds like you have been involved in some really interesting projects. I"m glad to see you pursuing your passion. Peter: Thank you, Tom. I feel fortunate to be able to do what I love. It"s been a rewarding journey so far. Tom: I"m happy for you, Peter. Keep up the great work! Peter: Will do! Thanks for catching up with me.To complete the conversation, the verbs should be in Present Perfect Continuous or Present Perfect tense. The Present Perfect Continuous tense is used to describe an action that started in the past, is still ongoing, and may continue into the future. It is formed by using "have/has been" followed by the verb in its present participle form (-ing). The Present Perfect tense, on the other hand, is used to talk about an action that happened at an unspecified time before now or that started in the past and is still relevant today. It is formed by using "have/has" followed by the past participle of the verb.
In the conversation, Tom and Peter are catching up after a long time apart. Peter has been working for a film company, and he has made two films about south-east Asia in the past two months. He is currently working on a film about the Pacific islands. He has also been taking driving lessons to learn how to operate underwater cameras for the film.
Tom asks how long Peter has been taking driving lessons, and Peter responds that he has been taking driving lessons for about two weeks.
Tom then asks how long Peter has been working for the film company, and Peter replies that he has been working for the film company for the past six months.
Peter mentions that besides the films about south-east Asia and the Pacific islands, he has also worked on a documentary series about wildlife conservation in Africa.
The conversation ends with Tom expressing his happiness for Peter"s success and encouraging him to keep up the great work. Peter thanks Tom for catching up with him.
Overall, the conversation uses the Present Perfect Continuous and Present Perfect tenses to describe ongoing actions and past experiences in a natural and flowing manner.