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Model: - The letters were posted in the morning.
- Oh, no they were posted in the afternoon.
1. The question was discussed at the English lesson.
2. The coat was bought last month.
3. The book was written in 1966.
4. The museum was opened in August.
5. The meeting was organized on Saturday.
6. The telegram was sent on Sunday.
7. The trees were planted near our school in spring.
8. The children will be sent to school.
9. Coffee will be served in the dining-room.
10. This article will be published in the local newspaper.
Exercise 57. Say that it is (was, will be) done by another person.
Model: - At the station you were met by Mr. Gregg.
- Oh, no, we were met by Mr. Green.
1. The cup was broken by my mother.
2. The dishes were washed up by mother.
3. The documents were signed by the secretary.
4. The telegram was sent by his brother.
5. The floors were washed by Jane.
6. The first prize was won by Barbara.
7. The medicine was prescribed by Doctor Mason.
8. The lecture will be given by Professor West.
9. The excursion is organized by our teacher of literature.
10. When Helen was ill she was looked after by a nurse.
Exercise 58. Say that some other actions were also done in these situations. Use the suggested words.
Model: -An excursion was organized by our pupils (concert)
- A concert was also organized by them.
1. Trees were planted near our house.(flowers)
2. The floor was washed by Jane.(window)
3. Sounds of music are heard in the hall.(laughter)
4. A new metro line was constructed in our town.(bridge)
5. The tape recorder was repaired by John. (radio set)
6. Tom was criticized at the meeting.(Alice)
7. This article was written by Jane.(poem)
8. The carpet was cleaned by mother.(rug)
9. We were shown the Tower of London. (the British Museum)
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10. During the holidays the children were taken to the Zoo.(to the Circus)
Exercise 59. Express your surprise as in the model.
Model: - The dinner was cooked by father.
- Was it really cooked by father?
- Yes, it was. (No, it wasn’t)
1. The windows were washed by the boys.
2. This book was published in the last century.
3. The floor in the classroom was swept by the teacher.
4. The exercises were done orally.
5. Jane was taught French at school.
6. Tommy was criticized a lot.
7. An English play was staged by pupils of our school.
8. The man was operated on by Professor Brown.
9. The phone was answered by the director himself.
10. All these stamps were collected by one pupil.
Exercise 60. Ask for additional information as in the model. Use the suggested words.
Model: - The article was translated into English. (by whom)
- By whom was it translated?
- By John Wesker.
1. She was given a flat in this house. (on what floor)
2. Mary was punished by her father. (what… for)
3. Tom was taught two languages. (when)
4. The announcement was listened to with great attention.(why)
5. The teacher will explain everything to you. (when)
6. The Typist has been already paid for her work.(by whom)
7. The room will be thoroughly cleaned after lunch.(by whom)
8. His leg was hurt in an accident. (when)
9. The dog was left in the garden.(why)
10. The Tower of London was once used as a prison (when)
Exercise 61. Speak on the following points:
1. Describe a well-known castle (palace,church), use this scheme:
It was built in the … century in the … style.
The building was founded in … and completed in ….
Later it was rebuilt (renovated) in the … style.
The original building was destroyed in the … century.
The only original part that has been preserved is ….
2. Say how your friend’s birthday was celebrated.
3. Describe the geographical position of Great Britain.
4. Describe the geographical position of the USA.
