How the other half lives?

Lord Manners was a rich and a famous banker. When he (die) died recently, he 1. ____ (give) a magnificent funeral which 2. ____ (attend) by hundreds of famous people. The funeral was going to 3. ____ (hold) in Westminster Abbey. Many ordinary people 4. ____ (line) the streets to watch the procession. The wonderful black and gold carriage 5. ____ (draw) by six black horses. The mourners 6. ____ (follow) in silence. Lord Manners 7. ____ (give) a royal farewell. Two tramps were among the crowd. They 8. ____ (watch) the procession with amazement. As solemn music 9. ____ (could hear) in the distance, one of them 10. ____ (turn) to the other and 11.____ (whisper) in admiration. “Now that’s what I call really living!”

Exercise 9.

Begin these sentences with it, there or a name/a noun + passive construction.

Model:

It is expected that inflation level will rise again this month. (expect)

1.	__________ that some of the passengers had died in the fire. (fear)
2.	__________ to be an expert in information technologies. (suppose)
3.	__________ to have committed the crime. (think)
4.	__________ that much attention will be paid to that problem. (think)
5.	__________ to be promoted next month. (believe)
6.	__________ to be honest and responsible. (consider)
7.	__________ that lots of people are waiting to renew their driving licenses. (say)
8.	__________ that new jobs will be created in the computer industry. (say)
9.	__________to be a decrease in prices by 15 percent but I haven’t noticed any. (suppose)

Exercise 10.

Underline the errors in these sentences. Rewrite each sentence.

Model:

Many pets are losing every year. Many pets are lost every year.

1.	The child has been taken to hospital.
2.	A new bridge is be built across the river.
3.	All the food for the picnic was supply.
4.	No decision will being taken before next Monday.
5.	The program is shown every Saturday evening.
6.	The burglar unlocked the door by a false key.
7.	This article was writing by a famous scientist.

Exercise 11.

Make up dialogues by analogy.

1.	A: What is this amazing building made of? B: It’s made of stone and glass.
2.	A: What subjects are taught at your University? B: Technical sciences are mainly taught here.
3.	A: What is produced at this plant? B: Lorries and trucks.
4.	A: She is called Beth? What’s her full name? B: It’s Elizabeth.

Exercise 12.

Deny these facts.

1.	The project can be done in a month.
2.	This room has been freshly painted.
3.	When the boss came, all the letters had been typed.
4.	These facts are well-known.
5.	The company was founded in 2002.
6.	When they arrived, the dinner was being served.
7.	The meeting will be held on Tuesday.
8.	The proposal is being discussed at the moment.

Exercise 13.

Speak about these people or things in the past and in the future.

Model:

They are invited to the party. They were invited to the party. They will be invited to the party.

1.	The e-mail is received in the morning.
2.	The problem is considered by the scientists.
3.	Many books are sold on the Internet.
4.	She is often laughed at.
5.	His report is translated into many languages.
6.	The patient is being examined now.
7.	The agreement is being worked out.

Exercise 14.

Reproduce the following dialogues using the given words.

1.	A: Were you received by Mr. Blake? B: Yes. But I was kept waiting for 20 minutes. Prompts: the dean, the chief, the professor, the lawyer.
2.	A: Let’s drop in at the electronic library. B:I’m afraid we won’t be let in. A: Why? B: Because it’s closing time already. Prompts: department store, bank, art gallery, internet-café.
3.	A: The translation can’t be done on time although we have tried hard. B: Never mind the time. Quality is of primary importance. Prompts:the application, the project, the work, the research.
4.	A: When must the paper be returned to you? B: It must be returned in 3 days. Prompts: in 2 weeks, in a month, as soon as it’s ready, any time you like.

Exercise 15.

Act out a conversation, using the passive forms.

Uncle:	In one word, when are you going to pay your debts?
Nephew:	Oh, presently, dear uncle. I will do it as soon as I receive the money which will be paid by the publisher if my novel is accepted.
Uncle:	Do you think it will be accepted, young man?
Nephew:	No doubt, it will. I’m going to send it as soon as the work is finished which I will begin the moment I have found a suitable subject and necessary inspiration.

Exercise 17.

Develop the suggested situations giving your opinion as in the model.

Model:

A: People are pleased when they are given presents. B: I think people are pleased when they are given presents because they are given attention and most of them like it. C: To my mind some people may get annoyed because they feel obliged.

1.	People are troubled when they are accused of something.
2.	People are satisfied when they are given exact answers.
3.	People are confused when they are interrupted.
4.	People are pleased when they are paid compliments.
5.	People are flattered when they are praised.

Exercise 18.

Exchange your expressions of a visit to London paying special attention to its architecture. Work in groups of three. Make use of the following questions.

1.	When was St. Paul’s Cathedral (the Tower of London, the British museum, the Tate Gallery, etc.) built?
2.	Who was it designed by? When was its construction completed?
3.	What new buildings have been built recently? What new buildings are being built now?
4.	What building were you most impressed by?
5.	What museums, monuments, parks were you amazed by?

Exercise 19.

Express your opinion on the following statements.

1.	Nobody can deny that where there’s a will, there’s a way.
2.	Some people think that the designer clothes are the best.
3.	People admit that it is never too late to learn.
4.	People too often say that tastes differ.
5.	Nobody argues that actions speak louder than words.
6.	Everyone quite rightly thinks that a man is known by the company he keeps.
7.	People believe that he laughs best who laughs last.
8.	People agree that exception proves the rule.

Exercise 20.

Use the following proverbs in short situations.

1.	A tree is known by its fruit.
2.	Lost time is never found again.
3.	Rome was not built in a day.
4.	Ask no questions and you will be told no lies.
5.	What is done cannot be undone.

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