Past simple & Perfect forms Gateway C1 Unit 1

Have you started working on your assignment yet? I think it's due next week

This is the first time that I ______________ (give) a presentation in front of so many people

I've been learning English for at least eight years

I've been wanting to talk to you about your university application. Have you started writing it yet?

I've been breaking my left arm too. It was ages ago, when I was asking in Andorra

obstacle

trial

accomplishment

I _________ (train) for several events before now, but the preparation for this competition is really tough

My family have been owning a summer house for a long time. My grandparents bought it when they got married

undertaking

Marcus: "You look tired". Lucas: Yeah, I ___________ (work) on my assignment. It's due on Monday and I still have 1,000 more words to write

exploit

I ______________ (use) up all my credit on my mobile phone. I'll have to buy some more.

I ______________ (save) up for ages to get myself a cheap car, but I still don't have enough

How long have you done your hair? I saw you drying it about an hour ago

Julia's a better player than me. I _______ never__________ (beat) him yet, but there's always tomorrow

They've been winning all their matches recently

You've beaten Nicole in the last three races, so there is no reason why you can't do it again