Complex subject

S + be V – ed + to V passive   1. say (said), report, inform, declare, announce, state   2. see, hear, feel, watch, notice   3. know, think, believe, consider, find, mean, expect, suppose, regard, admit, assume, presume, predict, understand     4. make

He is said to play tennis. (Говорят, что он играет в теннис). She was announced to be the winner. The plan is reported to have been discussed.   That man has never been seen to smile, he is so reserved. Soon he was heard to open the front door. He is supposed to be leaving tonight. She is believed to be a clever girl. Her father was thought to have died long ago.   He was made to book tickets in advance. (Его заставили забронировать билеты заранее)

S + V to V active   1. seem, appear, prove, turn out, happen   2. be likely((вероятно), be unlikely(мало вероятно), be sure(несомненно), be certain(безусловно, определенно)

We all seem to like this voyage. (Кажется, нам всем нравится это морское путешествие.) I didn’t seem to have understood our guide correctly. It proved to be an exciting journey. He turned out to be an experienced diving instructor. Do you happen to know Jane Crooks, a well-known explorer of the Universe? They seem to have been living on water and bread for a month.   He is likely to return soon. (Вероятно, он скоро вернется). The tourists are sure to return to the hotel in due time.

Упражнение 8

Поставьте инфинитив в нужную форму.

1. She seems to (read) books a lot.

2. She seems to (read) a book now.

3. She seems to (read) a book already.

4. She seems to (read) a book since two o’clock.

5. The book seems to (read).

6. The book seems to (read) already.

7. Jane is sorry (to break) a cup.

8. We were happy (to do) all the work in advance.

9. I am glad (to communicate) with him for a long time.

10. The students are likely (to meet) by the representatives of the home University.

11. The student managed (to pass) a difficult exam.

12. He pretended (to sleep).

13. My friend seems (to lose weight).

14. I forgot (to take) an umbrella yesterday.

15. We decided (not to buy) a car.

16. The students appear (to wait) for the professor.

17. Not many people can afford (to visit) a foreign country.

18. One day I hope (to go) to Egypt.

19. I would like to learn (to swim) at last!

20. The project was agreed (to accept).

Упражнение 9

Переведите предложения, обращая внимание на конструкции с инфинитивом.

1. She is said to visit this fitness club.

2. He was said to study national customs and traditions of many English-speaking countries.

3. They are said to have conquered some mountain peaks.

4. They were said to be going sight-seeing for a week.

5. You are said to do a bit of yoga.

6. A famous explorer was known to have written that article about safari in South Africa.

7. That big elephant was reported to have been shot in the jungles.

8. English Rivera is considered to be the place admired by the majority of English people.

9. The weather is unlikely to change in the near future.

10. He proved to be a bold free rider.

11. The boat is reported to be passing the Channel.

12. Our journey proved to come to the end.

13. Do you happen to know the way to the railway station?

14. The Pyramids are thought to have been erected by aliens with the help of special devices.

15. The Kremlin is sure to be the glory of the ancient Russian architecture.

16. The Beatles are unlikely to be forgotten by rock-music fans of forthcoming generations.

17. He was made to open his trunk in the customs area.

18. Our flight seems to be delayed for three hours.

19. VAT refund is certain to be got in a special office in the airport before registration.

20. Their flight has been announced to arrive in due time.

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