Top-Link Language School             Kurs przygotowujący do egzaminu FCE (B2)       Use Of English

Jakub Matuszewski     kuba_useofenglish@gmail.com

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PASSIVE VOICE- grammar constructions (‘sb is said to’, ‘have sth done’)

The information about the questions discussed during the classes you can find e.g. in the following literature:

·         Michael Vince- First Certificate Language Practice with key, Macmillan.

·         Raymond Murphy- English Grammar In Use- Intermediate, Cambridge (2012).

In order to find some additional, advanced information and more details you can also refer to Martin Hewings- Advanced Grammar In Use, Cambridge (the next level of the above book), which is recommended to prepare students for CAE or CPE exams.

1 . Translate sentences into English and rewrite the sentences using ‘have sth done’ (Causative Have).

a) Ktoś ukradł mój rower dwa dni temu.

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b) Malarze malują moją kuchnię od 3 dni.

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c) W następnym tygodniu obetnę włosy.

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d) Peter naprawił mi rurę (=pipe) w łazience zanim przyszedł hydraulik (=plumber).

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2. Rewrite each sentence so that it contains a form of have something done. Do not include the agent.

3. Translate the following sentences into English.

a) O nim przypuszcza się, że nie popełnił samobójstwa.

b) O nich wierzy się, że byli szczęśliwą parą.

c) O niej uważa się, że uciekła zanim policja przyjechała na miejsce wypadku.

d) O Kate wiadomo, że była wczoraj w Londynie.

e) O jej dzieciach myśli się, że nigdy w życiu nic nie ukradły.

f) O ciotce Johna zakłada się, że nie jest tak młoda jak wygląda.

g) O tamtych książkach rozumie się, że są bardzo wartościowe.

4. Rewrite each sentence so that it contains a passive form, and does not contain the words in italics.

5. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first

sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.

a) People say he broke the promises he had made. TO

He is said ______________________________________the promises he had made.

b) They will take away your licence if they catch you driving so fast. LICENCE

You _________________________________________away if they catch you driving so fast.

c) The police are investigating  the case very thoroughly. INESTIGATED

The case ________________________________________ very thoroughly.

d) Someone from our company will meet you at the airport. BE

You  ___________________________________________ a t the airport by someone from our company.

e) According to new reports,  twenty tourists  were injured in the crash yesterday. REPORTED

Twenty tourists are ________________________________ injured in the crash yesterday.

f) Many people believe Steve stole the money. BELIEVED

Steve ____________________________________ the money.

g) Many people believe, that this man was not guilty. BELIEVED

This man __________________________________ not guilty.

h) I pay my mechanic to check my car every year. HAVE

I ____________________________________ every year by my mechanic.

6. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first

sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.

HOMEWORK

1. Translate the following sentences and transform them using ‘sb is said to’.

a) Kate jedzie teraz do Warszawy.

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b) Jutro po południu oni będą oglądali film historyczny.

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c) On okrada sklepy

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d) Oni jutro będą w tym mieście.

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e) Jej mąż w zeszłym roku zabił swoją siostrę.

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f) On nigdy w życiu nie pracował jako prawnik.

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g) Jej siostra wyjechała zanim on zorientowała się, że jest chora.

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h) Oni malowali wczoraj płot od 7 do 11.

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i) Tamten mężczyzna pracuje tutaj aż od 50 lat.

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j) Jej mąż gotował obiad przez ponad 3 godziny zanim ona wróciła z pracy.

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2. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first

sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.

a) Somebody has suggested selling the car. (THAT)

It has __________________________________________________ sold.

b) I can’t believe that they did not invite me to the wedding. (WAS)

I can’t believe ___________________________________________ the wedding.

c) That boy washes my car once a week. (WASHED)

I ______________________________________ that boy once a week.

d) John pick the car from repair yesterday. (HAD)

John ________________________________ yesterday.

e) Rumour has it that the Prime Minister will resign tomorrow. (IS)

The Prime Minister _____________________________________ tomorrow.

f) I pay that woman to clean up my house every week. (HAVE)

I ___________________________________ every week by that woman.

g) Everyone believes that our students should feel secure at school. (IS)

It ___________________________________ should feel secure at school.

h) People believe that the Prime Minister stepped down due to recent allegations. (HAVE)

The Prime Minister _______________________________ down due to the recent allegations.

i) The father was chiding the boy for not doing his chores. (OFF)

The boy ______________________________________ the chores.

j) The police supposed that the shop was broken into at night. (BEEN)

The shop ______________________________________ at night.

3. Rewrite each sentence so that it ends with the word underlined.

4. Complete the text using the phrases from the box.

5. Rewrite the text using the passive where possible. Make sure the words underlined do not appear.

Okres zajęć: luty-sierpień 2013      Wymiar zajęć: 25 x 90 minut

Konsultacje- sobota 14.15-15.00 (sala 14)