The passive (Present perfect)

Read and choose the correct answer.

How often is the World Cup played?

• It's played by soccer teams.

• It´s played every four years.

Where was the first plane invented?

• It was invented in the US.

• It was invented 20 years ago.

When was the tunnel between England and France opened?

• It's 50 kilometers long

• It was opened in 1994

Where were the first boats used?

• They were used to carry animals.

• They were used in Egypt.

Why are electric cars being made?

• They were made in Brazil.

• So that we use less gas.

Complete de sentences with "for" or "since"

They have been walking ____ 195 days.

• for

• since

People have been crossing the valley much more quickly _____ the suspension bridge was opened.

• for

• since

The cherry blossom has been flowering _____ last week.

• for

• since

It´s been raining _____ around noon yesterday.

• for

• since

People have been flying kites ____ centuries.

• for

• since