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A) Read each sentence. Then make two new sentences in the PASSIVE: 1. People say Tom Cruise is the richest movie star. a) It is said that Tom Cruise is the richest movie star. b) Tom Cruise is said to be the richest movie star. 2. Everybody thinks that Hakan is a good football player. a) It . . b) Hakan . . 3. They say that his books are still popular. a) It . b) His books .. . 4. They report that at least 10.000 dolphins are caught in the nets of tuna fishers every year. a) It . . b) At least 10.000 dolphins . . 5. They estimate that 1500 square kilometers of rainforests is cut every year. a) It . b) 1500 square kilometers of rainforests . 6. We knew that pencil lead is made from graphite, clay, water and wax. a) It .. . b) Pencil lead ... . 7. They reported that the railway line was buried under tons of rock and earth. a) It . b) The railway line . 8. People dont think that inflation will go down. a) It .. . b) Inflation .. . 9. People expect that the third bridge will be built over the Bosphorus Strait. a) It . b) The third bridge .. . 10. People believe that he is living abroad. a) It . . b) He . B) Read each sentence. Then make two new sentences in the PASSIVE: 1. People expect that taxes will be reduced soon. a) It . b) Taxes . . 2. People say that the monument is over 2000 years old. a) It . b) The monument .. . 3. People expect that the president will resign. a) It . . b) The president . . 4. People think the fire started at about 8 oclock. a) It . . b) The fire . 5. Journalists reported that seven people had been injured in the fire. a) It . . b) Seven people .. . 6. People say the bridge is unsafe. a) It .. . b) The bridge . C) REPORT these rumours: 1. People say that the actress Tania Revesky has refused a part in the film Volcano. a) It is said . b) The actress Tania Revesky .. . 2. Her friends have reported that the newsreader Ann Slater is furious at losing her job. a) It .. . b) The newsreader Ann Slater . . 3. Lots of people believe that The Prime Minister and his wife are getting divorced. a) It .. . b) The Prime Minister and his wife . . 4. Journalists have said that The footballer Gary Johnson earns $ 1 million a year. a) It . . b) The footballer Gary Johnson . . A) Put the following sentences into the PASSIVE VOICE: 1. Someone has already paid the electrician for his work. .. 2. They taught him French and gave him a dictionary. .. 3. When we first met, they had already offered me a job at the bank. .. 4. A man requested the stranger to leave the meeting. 5. A young woman asked the rest of us to be there at eight oclock. 6. They had eaten all the dinner before they finished the conversation. 7. Who wrote it? 8. The author has written a special edition for children. 9. Did the idea interest you? 10. Why didnt they mend the roof before it fell in? 11. The burglars had cut a huge hole in the steel door. 12. The organizers will exhibit the paintings till the end of the month. 13. When did they ring the church bells? 14. Does listening to music disturb you? B) Read the following sentences and write another one with the same meaning: 1. It is believed that the wanted man is living in New York. 2. It is said that many people are homeless after the floods. 3. It is expected that the government will lose this election. 4. It is known that the Prime Minister is in favour of the new law. 5. It is believed that the thieves got in through the kitchen window. 6. It is thought that the prisoner escaped by climbing over the wall. 7. It is claimed that he drove through the town at 90 miles an hour. 8. It is reported that two people were seriously injured in the accident. 9. It is said that three men were arrested after the explosion. 10. It is believed that Maria will not win the prize. 11. It is considered that the 2008 Olimpic Games will be held in Turkey. . 12. It is said that our teacher is 55 years old. . 13. It is thought that Tom didnt steal their rings. . 14. It is claimed that this examination will be the most difficult one. . 15. It is believed that John will marry Ann at the end of this month. .. 16. It is expected that people will live in Mars in 2050. .. C) Change these sentences into PASSIVE FORM: 1. People believe that the strike will end soon. . 2. People believe that the thieves got through the kitchen window. . 3. People say that the company is loosing a lot of money. . 4. When is he going to pay the taxes? . 5. Who has designed these buildings? .. 6. How much do they spend on these activities? .. 7. They broke a lot of plates while they were dancing? .. 8. Who invented the electric bulb? .. 9. People believe that they are secret agents. .. 10. People think that he takes harmful drugs. .. 11. Did they give you a great reception? .. 12. Nobody sends her a card at Christmas. .. 13. Did anyone call an ambulance after the accident? .. 14. Will you pay the fine? .. D) Write the correct tense or voice: Hospitals are places where people . (examine) and (bring) back to good health. Im lucky because I (never / take) to hospital when she (hit) by a car last month. Luckily no bones .. (break) but she (examine) carefully and x-rays (take). She .. (keep) there for a night and she .. (give) permission to leave the next day. Ambulance services are also important. Patients (must / take) to hospital as quickly as possible. A lot of people (kill) in road accidents and a lot more . (injure) but if more ambulances . (put) into service, more lives .. (can / save). E) Complete the sentences using PASSIVE FORMS: 1. The classroom . an hour ago. 2. The blackboard . now. 3. English . in the world. 4. This unit next week. 5. No letters . since .. 6. His bike . last week. 7. My car .. now. 8. After the meal . , . 9. She is believed .. . 10. He is said . F) Rewrite the following passage changing the suitable sentences into PASSIVE VOICE: Jane Johnson has been worried all last week. Last Monday, she received a letter from the police. In the letter they asked her to call the police station. Jane wondered why the police wanted her, and nothing worried her anymore. There, they told her that they had found her bike. They picked it up in a small village a week ago. Somebody stole it 10 years ago, when she was a girl of fifteen. Now, they are sending it to her. |