Local cheeses

EXERCISES

Exercise 1. Complete the sentences with appropriate passive (if possible) or active forms of the verbs.

arrive	destroy	deteriorate	develop	follow	exist
happen	need	prevent	recede	release	wear

1. A number of priceless works of art……………in the earthquake.

2. By the time Carol…………….we had finished eating and were ready to go.

3. No record……………..of the visit he claimed to have made to Paris in 1941.

4. Because my visa had expired I………………from re-entering the country.

5. It is generally agreed that new industries…………….for the southern part of the country.

6. If Nick hadn't come along, I don't know what would………………...

7. The economic situation in the region………………quite sharply over the last year.

8. The coastline…………………...into the distance as our ship sailed further away.

9. It's incredible to think that these clothes……………….by Queen Victoria.

10. A new drug……………….to combat asthma in small children.

11. When Kathy left the room, everyone………………..

12. A number of political prisoners………………within the next few days.

Exercise 2. Make one corresponding passive sentence or two, if possible.

1. Someone threw a lifebelt to me. I was thrown a lifebelt. / A Lifebelt was thrown to me.

2. Someone mentioned the problem to me.

3. Someone had reported the theft to the police.

4. Someone told the story to me.

5. Someone has given £1,000 to the charity.

6. Someone will demonstrate the game to the children.

7. Someone was offering drinks to the guests.

8. Someone explained the procedure to me.

9. Someone sold the car to Tom.

Exercise 3. Rewrite these sentences. Instead of using the agent, e.g. 'people', 'somebody', 'they', etc., write a passive sentence with an appropriate verb form.

1. Somebody introduced me to Dr Felix last year. I was introduced to Dr Felix last year.

2. People are destroying large areas of forest every day.

3. Somebody has bought the land next to our house.

4. Somebody had already reported the accident before I phoned.

5. I hope they will have completed all the marking by tomorrow.

6. People were using the tennis court, so we couldn't play.

7. Somebody will tell you when you should go in to see the doctor.

8. They should have finished the hotel by the time you arrive.

9. No doubt somebody will blame me for the problem.

10. People expect better results soon.

11. They have found an unexploded bomb in Herbert Square, and they are evacuating the area.

12. They are collecting the rubbish on Tuesday this week.

13. The police have already arrested both of the suspects.

14. We have decided that your contract will not be renewed.

15. Someone stole my bike last week.

16. The chef cooked the fish perfectly.

17. We'll reach a decision next week.

18. The builders completed the building at the end of last month.

19. People deliver all our products to your door.

20. We have asked Pauline to take over the job until the end of June.

21. While they were making the film, the money ran out.

Exercise 4. Rewrite these sentences beginning with (The) + a noun formed from the underlined verb and a passive verb. Choose an appropriate verb tense and make any other necessary changes.

1. They will consider the issue at next week's meeting. The consideration will, be given to the issue at next week's meeting.

2. They eventually permitted the site to be used for the festival.

3. They have transferred the money to my bank account.

4. They will present the trophy after the speeches.

5. They will not announce the findings until next week.

6. They demolished the building in only two days.

7. They will produce the new car in a purpose-built factory.

Exercise 5. If necessary, correct these sentences.

1. Ken was wanted to be the leader of the party.

2. I had been taught to be played chess by the time I was four.

3. Monica is considered to be the best student in the class.

4. The painting has been reported being missing.

5. Derek is hated to be away from home so often.

6. Joan and Frank are being allowed to keep the prize money.

7. Jane is preferred to ride her bike where her parents can see her.

Exercise 6. Complete the text with a passive or active form of the verb inbrackets, in a suitable tense according to the context.

Local cheeses

Traditional cheeses (produce) are produced in many regions of the UK and (name)……………after the area in which they (first develop)…………….. Cheddar, a hard cheese with a strong, nutty taste, is the most popular and (now make) all over the world. A 'true' Cheddar must come from the counties of Somerset, Dorset or Devon in southwest England or specifically from the Somerset village from which it (take)…………….its name. Wensleydale (come) …………… from the Yorkshire Dales (valleys) in northern England. Originally made from sheep's milk, it (base)……………..on a recipe introduced by the Cistercian monks in the 11^th century and has a mild refreshing flavour. Traditional Lancashire, from northwest England, has a light, salty flavour. During the Industrial Revolution (around 1760-1830), Lancashire cheese (become)……………… the staple food of the mill workers. Caerphilly, a crumbly cheese, (first produce)………………. in the Welsh town of that name in about 1831. The cheese (soak) ………………..overnight in salt water to seal in the moisture. It was popular with the local coalminers who (lose) ……………….a lot of salt during their work underground. Blue Stilton, made only in the counties of Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire, I (prize) ……………….as the 'king' of British cheeses.

Exercise 7. Translate into English.

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