Complete the conversation with the verbs in parentheses.

Use the present

perfect continuous for unfinished actions. Use the present perfect for
finished actions and with stative verbs.

A: I ________________ just______________ (take) the plunge!

B: What do you mean?

A: Well, I ____________________________ (work) here for five years, and I

__________________ (be) pretty happy. But I _______________________ (decide)

it’s time for a big change.

B: So, what are your plans?

A: Well, for the last couple of months I ____________________________ (take) steps

to fulfill my lifelong dream.

B: Which is?

A: I _____________________ always _____________________ (want) to work as a

chef in a trendy restaurant.

B: Really?

A: yeah, so I ______________________ (apply) to cooking schools for the last several

weeks, and last week I found out that I ___________________________ (accept) to

the best culinary institute in the city.

B: Wow. That’s great!