Ответ:

1. My grandfather has been collecting coins since he was a boy.

2. I have been looking for information on the subject since last Friday.

3. Molly has been painting this picture for three days now.

4. The tourists have been doing the sightseeing since nine o’clock.

5. Helen has been washing the dishes for fifteen minutes.

6. My classmates have been writing a dictation since the beginning of the lesson.

7. Sam has been driving a car for five hours now.

8. You have been working as a computer programmer for more than fifteen years.

9. The wind has been blowing since yesterday.

10. Andy and Den have been discussing the plans for their winter holidays for two hours now.

Домашнее задание на фразовый глагол MAKE следующее:

1. Sheila hasn't been talking with her sister for a month! When will they finally make up to each other?

2. I don’t believe you. You’ve made it all up

2. Please, make it up with your brother. You both look unhappy.

3. I'm tired of holding grudges, I want to make it up with you! I’ve just made into a story.

4. I heard them speaking but I couldn't make out a word.

6. With some effort you can make over details on this photo.

7. My new teacher is talking too fast and I can’t make something out

8. Jack was a great comedian: he could make up a funny story on the spot.

9. Is it true or have you made it up?