1. She started workingas a secretary five years ago.
She has worked as a secretary for five years.
2. He would prefer you to pay him immediately.
He'd rather you paid him immediately .
3. John has not had his hair cut for over six months.
It is over six months John has not had his hair cut.
4. We couldn't drive because of the fog.
The fog prevented us from driving.
5. I haven't seen thet man here before.
it's the first time i have seen that man.
6. He learned to drive when he was eighteen.
he has learned to drive since he was eighteen.
7. It i ages since Alan visited his parent.
Alan hasn't visited his parent for ages.
8. I last saw him when I was a student.
I haven't seen him since I was a student.
9. I last spoke to Jack when I sold him my old car.
I haven't spoken to Jack since I sold him my old car.
10. I've never met such a famous person before.
It is the first time I have ever met such a famous person.