1.maria (get) some ba news last week. she (be) sad since she (get) the bad news. 2. i (start) school when i was five years old. i (be) at school since i (be) five years old. 3. i (change) my job three times this year. 4. i (change) my job three times last year. 5. the weather was hot and dry for many weeks. but two days ago it (rain) 6. tom (break) his leg five days ago. he's in hospital. he (be) in hospital since he (break) his leg. 7. are you ging to finish your work before you g to bed? - i (finish) it (already). i finish my work two hours ago.