Over/During/For the past twelve months, profits have gone up marginally •
Since I left school, I have lived in Mumbai. •
My manager has just/recently asked me to prepare a presentation. •
I haven’t had the opportunity to do many presentations in English. •
My manager has asked me to work with you. •
Many workers here feel that managers have exploited them •
She’s been studying in our college for more than six months. •
I have been working for this company since I finished school. •
Before agreeing to take this position, I had never had a management job. •
By this time next year the company will have promoted me to a more senior role Future perfect
to describe
something which will finish
before a moment in the future
STRATEGY:
-ING FORMS
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There is nothing wrong with wanting a higher standard of living. •
Being an engineer is rewarding but stressful. •
One of the things I most enjoy doing is working hard. •
Those (who are) living in appalling conditions in shanty towns on the edges of some of our most prosperous cities deserve better. •
Most of those (who will be) building the stadia and facilities for the forthcoming football tournament will be migrants. •
It is important to carry on doing what you believe in, even when you are criticised by your nearest and dearest. •
Despite working for the company for many years, he was dismissed •
Few of us like/ love/ enjoy doing household chores like ironing and washing dishes. •
