STRONA BIERNA Z MOWY ZALEZNEJ 1. Rewrite the sentences in

STRONA BIERNA Z MOWY ZALEZNEJ
1. Rewrite the sentences in an alternative passive form, beginning your sentences with the words
In italics.
1. It is said that he is an honest, hard-working man
2. It is considered that this surgeon is a brilliant practitioner
3. It is now thought that some redundancies in the Company are inevitable
4. It was proved that the statements he had made were false
5. It was understood that the delegation was keen to meet the British Prime Minister
6. It is believed that the Chancellor is thinking of imposing new taxes to raise extra revenue
7. It is expected that the electricity supply industry will be running into surplus capacity in the
next year
8. It is reported that several Japanese manufacturers are planning to set up plants overseas
9. It is expected that the brewers will raise the price of beer in the near future
10. It was claimed that the drug produced no undesirable side effects
11. It is said that the police acted with great restraint, despite provocation
12. It was alleged that the Prime Minister had misled the House
13. It is believed that the Government has had second thoughts on this problem
14. It was believed that the explosion had been caused by the mine
15. It is presumed that the ship’s radio equipment was put out of action during the fire
16. It is thought that the driver had both legs broken in the crash
2. Sparafrazuj:
1. It’s said that he’s writing a biography now. He…
2. It’s believed that she was the most beautiful girl in town. She…
3. It’s expected that Sue will marry John next week. Sue….
4. It’s well known that Columbus discovered America. Columbus...
5. Everybody knows she protests against animal exploitation. She....
6. It was considered that the idea was crazy. The idea....
7. The newspaper reported that three people were rescued from the fire. Three people....
8. Psychologists say television does harm to children. Television....
9. Parents believe Mrs. Parker is a very successful teacher. Mrs. Parker....
10. Everybody expected that Jane would have something to say on this matter Jane....
11. People think she is very eccentric. She...
12. A dragon is said to have lived in the Wawel Hill cave It…
13. They’re expected to visit our city next month. It…
3. Przetłumacz zdania, używając zwrotu, be supposed to
1. Nie należy zachowywać się w ten sposób.
2. Egzamin miał się zacząć o 8. 00
3. Jego nowa sztuka powinna być interesująca
4. Przypuszcza się, że ona mieszka sama w tym wielkim domu.
4. Rewrite the sentences using a form of have or get with the past participle of a suitable verb,
making any other necessary changes.
1. You should arrange to install central heating before winter comes. (have)
2. He is arranging for an artist to paint his wife’s portrait. (get)
3. Drive carefully if you don’t want to risk the police endorsing your licence again (have)
4. The tree was so diseased that we had to ask someone to cut it down(have)
5. The authorities are encouraging mothers to arrange for vaccination of their children. (get)
6. Some one has written all the answers in this book. (have) This book….
7. She made an appointment with the optician for an examination of her eyes. (have)
8. *Nobody would ever beaten the champion if he had retired after his last fight. (get). The
champion…
*Adapted by Anna Pławecka from B.D.Graver Advanced English Practice, OUP 1986 i E. Krupowicz, A. Sulak, J. Zaleska, A Walczak
Język angielski kalendarz maturzysty, GWO