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C. Complete the sentences with the present perfect simple
or present perfect continuous. There might be multiple
correct answers.

Mike (take) pills for the last two
weeks, but he still (not – recover). He
(visit) three different hospitals and he
(see) five different doctors, but none of
them (find) the actual problem. Julian
thinks he may have a serious illness. He
(not – take care) of himself well in the last few years. He
(eat) very unhealthily for some time now.
He (not – do) regular exercise either.
He wants to change his diet, and he wants to start doing
exercise.

D. Complete the following sentences with the present perfect
simple or present perfect continuous form of the verbs
given in brackets.
1. We (watch) TV for the last two hours.

2. Julian (just – buy) a new house in
Miami.
3. Jeff is learning how to play the piano, and he
(practise) it since the weekend.
4. Sorry for the mess in the kitchen. I
(bake) a cake.
5. He (eat) three sandwiches today.

6. The students (finish) their exams.
7. I (lose) my wallet. I can’t find it
anywhere.
8. I (read) that book all day. There
are many interesting anecdotes in it, but I have
(not – finish) it yet.

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