Skills 1

Rewrite these sentences into passive voice. There is an example.

1. People know that he is armed. → He is known to be armed. / It is known that he is armed.

2. It is believed that the man was killed by terrorists.

3. People think that the company is planning a new advertising campaign.

4. It was reported that the President had suffered a heart attack.

5. It is alleged that the man was driving at 110 miles an hour.

6. People know that the expedition reached the South Pole in May.

7. It is said that there is a secret tunnel between them.

8. People consider that she was the best singer that Australia has ever produced.

9. It is expected that the weather will be good tomorrow.

10. A lot of people believe that the Prime Minister and his wife have separated.

Rewrite the sentences into active voice. There is an example.

1. Progress in science is being made day after day. → People are making progress in science day after day.

2. The palace was designed by a French architect.

3. The road in front of my house has been paved.

4. You can see that the dishes haven't been washed.

5. Our salaries will not be increased this year.

6. Wasn't that theatre built two years ago?

7. The problem may be discussed again.

8. My brother has been offered a well-paid job.

9. It is reported that the war started again in South America.

10. I was told that his football team had played well last season.

Write complete sentences about Tam Coc - Bich Dong in Ninh Binh province, using the words/phrases given in their correct forms. You can add some more necessary words, but you have to use all the words given.

1. Tam Coc - Bich Dong / belong / Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex / well known / poetic / and / inspirational natural scenery.

2. It / second nicest cavern / Viet Nam / Huong rich Cavern.

3. Bich Dong Pagoda / built / Le Dynasty / Bich Dong Cavern / name / mean/ “Green Pearl Cavern”.

4. Tam Coc Cavern / consist / Ca cave, Hai cave and Ba cave / all / offer / beauty and mystery / tourists.

5. Visit / Tam Coc Cavern / tourists / feel / get / lost / such / hidden fairy site.

6. In brief / it / ideal ecological spot / lovers / nature.