Task 2. Open the brackets and use the verbs in Present, Past or Future Indefinite Passive.

PASSIVE VOICE. SIMPLE TENSES.

Task 1. Translate into Russian:

1. Pictures are usually looked at from a distance. 2. The child is very well looked after. 3. Some years ago this book was much spoken of/about. 4. I think this film will be spoken of/about. 5. Where are the flowers I wonder? They were sent for 2 hours ago! 6. The test must be written without a dictionary. 7. The article was referred to in some reports at the conference. 8. He never broke a promise in his life, he can always be relied on. 9. The date of the meeting will be agreed upon later. 10. Her textbook is highly spoken of.

Task 2. Open the brackets and use the verbs in Present, Past or Future Indefinite Passive.

1. Tea (grow) in China and India. 2. Gravity (discover) by Isaac Newton. 3. Exams usually (take) at the end of each term. 4. Test (write) at the next lesson.5. St. Paul’s Cathedral (design) by Sir Christopher Wren. 6. New theory (prove) several days ago. 7. Garlic (use) widely as a medicine. 8. She (send) abroad next month. 9. Bills usually (pay) once a month. 10. Sooner or later this plan (agree) upon.

Task 3. Change the following sentences according to the model:

Example 1: People speak English all over the world. – English is spoken all over the world.

Example 2: Beethoven composed this piece. – This piece was composed by Beethoven.

Example 3: They will send for a doctor immediately. – A doctor will be sent for immediately.

1. They teach different technical subjects at our university.
2. My parents gave a party in his honour.
3. She will show her new flat tomorrow.
4. The children always listen to his stories with great pleasure.
5. My friend will tell you the news later.
6. He didn’t take any notice of her.
7. Students write examination-papers at the end of the term.
8. All people laughed at him.
9. They make progress every day in the world of science.
10. The teacher won’t ask me at the next lesson.
11. The teacher didn’t allow the students to use a dictionary.
12. Did he speak about the trip last night?
13. When do you usually take examinations?

5. Задайте вопрос к каждому предложению, начиная со слова в скобках.

1. Our university was founded in 1950. (When)
2. He will be asked at the next lesson, because he missed all the lectures. (Why)
3. Each faculty is headed by a dean. (Who)
4. Different technical subjects are taught at our university. (What)
5. Your article will be published next week. (When)
6. Fifty students were admitted to the faculty last August. (How many)
7. Tickets to the theatre are usually booked in advance. (How)
8. My documents are kept in the safe. (Whose)
9. Special attention was paid to this phenomenon. (What)
10. Your children will be taken care of in our camp. (Where)

6. Переведите на английский язык, используя страдательный залог.

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