exercises 1

I've done some exercises from a book "English grammar in Use! Please, correct me!

1. It's been raining since lunchtime.
Sara has lived in Paris since 1995.
Paul has lived in London for 10 years.
I'm tired of waiting. We've been sitting here for an hour.
Kevin has been looking for a job since he left school.
I haven't been to a party in ages.
I wonder where Joe is. I haven't see him since last week.
Jane is away. She has been away since Friday.
The weather is dry. It hadn't rained for a few weeks.

2. How long has she been learning Japanese?
When did she start learning Japanese?
How long have I known Simon?
When did you first meet for the first time?
How long have they been married?
When did they get married?

3. Joe is ill. He became ill on Sunday. He has been ill since Sunday.
Joe is ill. He became ill a few days ago. He has ill for a few days.
Liz is married. She's been married for a year. She got married for a year ago.
I've had a headache since I woke up.
She went to Italy for three weeks.
I've been working at a hotel for six months ago.

4. Do you see Sarah often?
No, I haven't seen her for about a month.
Do you go to the cinema often?
No, I haven't gone to the cinema in a long time.
Do you often eat in restaurants?
No, I haven't eaten in restaurants for ages.

5. No, it's been two years since I went to the cinema.
It's been 15 months since we met the first time.
No, it's been years since I worked at the restaurant.

Thank you very much!