- •1. Look at the following sentences. What is the difference between them?
- •2. Passive Voice. Revise the rules
- •3 Read the sentences and underline all examples of the passive.
- •4. Underline the most suitable verb form in each sentence.
- •5 Rewrite the sentences using the present passive without by.
- •6. Rewrite the sentences from ex.5 using Future Indefinite
- •7.Rewrite the sentences using the past passive without by.
- •8. Put each verb in brackets into a suitable passive form.
- •1. Answer the following questions
- •2. Read the following textand find the examples of Passive Voice Kazakhstan
- •3. Match the following words and word combinations with their Russian equivalents
- •4. Fill in the blanks with proper prepositions
- •5. Answer the following questions
- •6. Say whether these statements are true or false
- •7. Complete the sentences
- •8. Summarize the text about Kazakhstan
- •9. Read the texts and fill in the blanks with suitable words and word-combinations given below Almaty
- •10. Complete the dialogue by asking questions
- •Indiana University
- •3. Underline in the text any words connected with education
- •4. Match the words with their translation
- •5. Read the text again and say whether the information is true, false or not given
- •6. Complete the following sentences
- •7. Give a short summary of the text
- •8. Complete the dialogue, by asking questions.
- •Describe the photo. Where do you think it was taken?
- •2. Read the text carefully
- •3. Test your memory
- •4. What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of this education system?How different it from the system in your country?
- •5. Find modal verbs in the text
- •1.Put the words in order to form sentences.
- •2.Match the questions to the answers.
- •Look at the subjects and translate them. What other school subjects do you know?
- •Complete the text
- •Information and communication technology
- •I. Listen and complete the sentences.
- •In groups, each choose one different topic fromthe list below. Decide if you agree or disagree,and write down at least three reasons.
- •Say what you know about Great Britain
- •Read the text about Great Britain the british isles
- •Pick out all proper names and arrange them into two groups — nouns with the definite article and without it; explain the use of the article.
- •Give Russian equivalents to the following words
- •Look at the map of Great Britain and find the geographical places which were mentioned in the text. Say what they are famous for.
- •Answer the following questions
- •Complete the following sentences
- •Speak about
- •Glimpses of london
- •1. Study Text a and explain the meaning of the words and phrases listed below:
- •2. Learn the words of the texts and a) copy and transcribe these words:
- •Discuss what/who the following are. Which of the kings in the picture do you associate them with
- •Who do you think these phrases refer to? Write h (King Henry) or a (King Arthur)
- •Read and remember the text about King Arthur
- •Read and remember the text about Henry III
- •5 Work with a partner from the other group. Compare the communities, using your answers to exercise 4.
- •The United States of America
- •Look at the map of Great Britain and find the geographical places which were mentioned in the text. Say what they are famous for.
- •Translate the following words
- •Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions
- •Answer the following questions
- •Say whether these statements are true or false
- •Summarize the text about the usa
- •1. Read the text about George Washington, the first president of the us George Washington (1732-1799)
- •4. Look for numbers, dates and key words and answer the following questions
- •2. Read the introduction to the magazine article. Then work in three groups. Group a Read about Roberto.
- •3 Answer the questions.
- •4. What do you think?
- •Short breaks in New York
- •Watch a video
Unit I
Grammar: Passive voice
Part I
1. Look at the following sentences. What is the difference between them?
a. They produced this TV in Japan.
b. This TV is produced in Japan
a. They make films in Hollywood.
b. Films are made in Hollywood.
2. Passive Voice. Revise the rules
Use |
Example |
Notes/problems |
Use the passive when the focus of a sentence is on the thing/person that is the object of an action instead of on the person/thing that does the action.
If the person who did the action is also important, use by |
The film was made in 1990 Rice is grown in China
The new buildings were opened by the Prime minister |
(we are interested in the film, not in the director) The passive is often used in English where other languages use an impersonal verb
The passive is more common in written than in spoken English |
Forms of Passive Voice |
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Indefinite tenses: |
be + participle II be Present: am, is, are. ex. I am told. He is told. We are told Past: was, were ex. I was told. He was told. We were told. Future: will be ex. I will be told. He will be told. We will be told. |
Continuous tenses: |
be + being + participle II ex. I am being told The houses were being built at that time last year. |
3 Read the sentences and underline all examples of the passive.
a “Great Expectations” was written by Charles Dickens. He also wrote David Copperfield, Oliver Twist and many other popular books,
b Shampoo is tested on animals before it is sold in shops. This is because it might be dangerous for humans.
с The rainforests are disappearing, so most newspapers are printed on recycled paper,
d A new sports stadium is being built in London.
e Toyota cars are made in Japan. They are more environmentally friendly than o other cars.
f The city of Atlantis has never been found, but many people are still looking for it.
g “Star Wars” was directed by George Lucas. It is one of the most popular films ever made.
h Football was invented in England and is now played all over the world.
i The Taj Mahal was built in the 17th century but nobody is sure who designed it.
j Chinese New Year is celebrated in January or February, depending on the moon.
4. Underline the most suitable verb form in each sentence.
a) Their new house will be finished/wasn't finished last year.
b) The robbers were arrested /arrested.
c) Sue told us her baby is born/was born two weeks ago.
d) If there is too much snow, the match was cancelled /will be cancelled.
e) When we got there, the rain stopped /was stopped.
f) When were you told /was told about the new rules?
g) Most of the passengers were swimming/were swum easily to the shore.
h) The winning horse was ridden/was riding by Pat Murphy.
i) I looked again for the old man, but he was vanished /vanished.
j) I don't think that you will be asked/are being asked to show your passport.