Grammar 11 form

Today is Thursday, and John ________ (be) late twice this week;

he________ (be) late yesterday and on Monday.

first________ (meet) George a month ago, and I ________ (meet) him several times since then.

It is October now, and we ________ (do) a lot of work this year;

we ________ (do) a lot last year too.

She ________ a coat last winter, but she________ a new dress since 2008.

I am writing in connection with the advertisement which ______________

on 12 April.

I originally ___________chemistry at university. I _____________ with a first-class degree.

I ______________to find a permanent job for a considerable time.

Indeed, I _____________for several companies on a temporary basis.

However, I ________ for a reply for weeks and I still _________ any answer.

I ____________for a job with your company before.

I ____________learning Spanish a few months ago I ___________ a qualification in it yet.

I_________ for several posts this year but I __________ to find what i’m looking for.