Translate from Russian into English using the Passive Voice.

Complete the passive sentences below using the correct verb forms (in brackets).

1. Thousands of things are bought (buy) on eBay every day. (Present Simple Passive)

2. The car is being cleaned (clean) at the moment. (Present Continuous Passive)

3. The painting was being displayed (display) when I arrived at the auction. (Past Continuous Passive)

4. Some items have been bought (buy) at auctions for absurdly high prices. (Present Perfect Simple Passive)

5. It was a piece of chewing gum which had been dropped (drop) by Britney Spears. (Past Perfect Simple Passive)

6. More and more hotels are being built (build) as tourists from Germany and Japan flood in. (Present Continuous Passive)

7. The match has been lost (lose). (Present Perfect Simple Passive)

Complete the sentences using the correct tense of the verb in brackets in the passive form.

1. Service is included in the bill so you don’t need to leave a tip. (include)

2. I was sent some flowers yesterday but I don’t know who they’re from. (send)

3. The goods that you ordered will be delivered next Friday.(deliver)

4. My car broke down last month. It is being repaired at the moment. (repair)

5. Don’t use the medicine if the packet has been opened already. (open)

6. It’s unlikely that the robbers are not caught. (catch)

7. I was annoyed because we were charged for a bottle of wine we didn’t have. (charge)

8. She was sacked after she has been employed by that company for over fifteen years. (employ)

I. Passive or active? Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.

1. More cars are stolen (steal) every year in Britain than in any other European country: about half a million!

2. In the next ten years, about 30% of the world’s cars will be manufactured (manufacture) in Asia.

3. Corradino d’Ascenio designed (design) the first Vespa scooter in 1946.

4. The Japanese newspaper Yomiuri Shimbun is read (read) by over 14 million people every day.

5. Australia produces (produce) about 40% of the world’s diamonds.

6. A book of drawings by Leonardo da Vinci was sold (sell) for over $30 million in 1994.

7. Surprisingly, the Finns eat (eat) more ice cream than any other people In Europe!

8. More than 10 million Sony PlayStations will be sold (sell) in the next year.

9. Georgio Armani started (start) his successful clothes label in the late 1970s.

10. In 1977, 15% of all clothes sold in the world were made (make) by the American company, Levi Strauss.

Translate from Russian into English using the Passive Voice.

1. Товары уже доставили? Have goods already delivered?

2. Вас обслуживают? Are you served

3. Что было сделано к концу января 1995 года? What was (has) done by the end 1995?

4. Какие проблемы будут решены к концу года? What problems will be solved by the end of the year?

5. Всех пациентов вылечили от пневмонии. All the patients have been treated from pneumonia.

6. Это невозможно забыть. It is unforgettable. (It is impossible to forget).

7. Паспорт был утерян. The passport has been lost.

8. Мой багаж сейчас проверяют. My luggage is being checking now.

9. Ей не дали никаких указаний. She hasn*t been given any instructions.

10. Со мной так никогда не поступали. I have never been done such way.

11. Вас когда-нибудь хвалили за успехи в учебе? Have you ever been praised for progress at school?

12. Яблоки еще не съели. The apples haven*t eaten yet.

13. Это можно сделать в любое время. It can be done at any time.

14. Сколько книг вы прочитали до начала учебного года? How many books have you read before the beginning of the academic year?

15. Сколько новых зданий будет здесь построено к началу весны? How many new buildings will be built by the beginning of spring?

16. Где были найдены документы. Where have the documents been found?

17. Когда я пришла, билеты уже были проданы. When I came, the tickets have been already sold.

18. На каком языке разговаривали, когда учитель вошел в класс? What language has been spoken, when the teacher came into the classroom?

19. Этот вопрос сейчас обсуждается. This question is being discussed now.

20. Кто поет эту песню? Who sings this song?

21. Вас когда-нибудь хвалили? Have you ever been praised?

22. Сколько раз вас в жизни обманывали? How many times have you been deceived?

23. Над ним посмеялись. He was laughed at.

24. Машину ремонтировали, когда я заглянул в гараж. The car has been repairing, when I came to the garage.

25. Как это обнаружили? How has it been detected?

26. Его никогда не забудут. He will never be forgotten.

27. К 2010 году в нашем районе будет построено 12 новых домов. The new houses will be built by the year 2010.

28. Какие выводы были сделаны? What conclusions have been done?

29. Было решено, что товары будут доставлять в контейнерах. It was decided, that the goods will be delivered in the containers.

30. Какие экзамены проводятся в январе? What exams are passed in January?

31. На такие статьи часть ссылаются. Such articles are often mentioned.

32. Какую лекцию сейчас читают в новой аудитории? Which lecture is now being read in new audience?

33. Когда он вернулся домой, подавали обед. When he came home, dinner has been serving.

34. Когда открыли этот остров? When was this island opened?

35. Какую квартиру выбрали? What flat has been chosen?

36. Щенка сейчас кормят на заднем дворе. The puppy is being fed now at the backyard.

37. Когда объявят результаты экзамена? When will the results of the exams be announced?

38. Проблемы с доставкой оборудования решены? Have the problems with the delivery been decided?

39. Книгу издали к концу февраля 2006 г. The book has been published by the end of 2006.

40. Уже продали 8 фотоаппаратов. Eight have been sold.

41. Его сейчас фотографируют. He is being photographed now.

42. Ее потеряли из виду. He was lost sight of.

43. Ключ потеряли. Его нашли только на следующий день. The key has been lost. It has been found only next day.

44. Как можно решить эту задачу? How this problem can be solved?

45. Это должно быть сделано ко вторнику. It must be done by Tuesday.

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