Question

Ask questions beginning How long...? with the present perfect continuous,and answer them using both for and since.
A.How long has Steven Spielberg been directing feature films?
B.For...... Since......

1.Steven Spielberg directed his first feature film-Duel-in 1971.
2.Robbie Williams started performing pop songs in 1990.
3.JK Rowling wrote her first story in 1971 at the age of six.
4.George Clooney started acting in 1979.
5.Jenifer Lopez started singing in 1975, when she was five.
6.Ronaldinho started playing professional football at the age of 18 in 1998.

Now write the sentences.
Steven Spielberg has been directing feature films for......years,since..... .

Answer 1

1. How long has Steven Spielberg been directing feature films?
-Steven Spielberg has been directing feature films for 42 years / since 1971 .
2. How long has Robbie Williams been performing pop songs?
-Robbie Williams has been performing pop songs for 23 years / since 1990.
3. How long has JK Rowling been writing stories?
-JK Rowling has been writing stories for 42 years / since 1971 / since she was six.
4. How long has George Clooney been acting?
-George Clooney has been acting for 33 years/ since 1979.
5. How long has Jenifer Lopez been singing?
-Jenifer Lopez has been singing for 38 years/ since 1975/ since she was five.
6. How long has Ronaldinho been playing professional football?
-Ronaldinho has been playing professional football for 15 years / since 1998/ since he was 18.