Sometimes toys are passed down from generation to generation. Children get the old toys that their ancestors and relatives had. These toys can be called "the toys from the past". Usually families who are lacking in the finanical department do these kind of customs, but even those not too wealthy can have this practice. Some toys can keep their condition and not get too old or broken, but in a few generations the toys everntually have to be thrown out, and sometimes even earlier. For children the old toys are something of a wonder, for it was the toys that their ancestors and relatives played with. They might try to imagine the fondness that the owner of the toy had before for it, and how much fun they had playing with it. And with that, their love for the toy doubles.
I have drawn a lot of pictures since I was 6.
I have have rread a lot of books since I was 6.
I have learnt to swim since I was 6.
Здесь можно задавать любые вопросы по образцу: Have you drawn a lot of pictures since you were 6?
I have been reading the book War and Peace for a couple of weeks.
I have been writing the article to the local newspaper for a couple of weeks.
I have been waiting for an answer from my pen-friend from America.
здесь можно задавать вопросы по образцу: Have you been reading the book War and Peace for a couple of weeks?
I haven't seen any film on TV this week.
I haven't played tennis this week.
I haven't visited my friends this week.
А здесь вопросы по образцу: Have you seen any films on TV this week?
