Future Perfect Passive

1. Read and translate following examples.

1. The factory will have been completed by the end of the month. 2. The car will have been repaired by Saturday. 3. The work will have been finished before you come back. 4. The documents will have been typed by the time the boss returns. 5. The order will have been delivered by 1 November.

2. Change the sentences into the Future Perfect Passive.

The office will be built in a few months. (by September)

The office will have been built by September.

1. The tests will be checked in an hour. (by the end of the lesson) 2. The book will be published soon. (by the end of the year) 3. The suitcases will be packed after dinner. (by the time the taxi comes) 4. The invitation cards will be sent on Sunday. (by Sunday) 5. The telephone will be repaired on Tuesday. (by Tuesday) 6. The work will be done tomorrow. (by tomorrow) 7. The papers will be signed at 5 o'clock. (by 5 o'clock) 8. The computer will be tested in a few days. (by the end of the working day) 9. The letters will be typed today. (before you come back) 10. The problem will be discussed on Wednesday. (by Wednesday) 11. The equipment will be inspected in the evening. (by the evening) 12. Everything will be arranged in time. (before he comes) 13. The newspapers will be delivered at 9. (by 9)

3. Translate into English.

1. Работа будет закончена к концу месяца. 2. Письма бу­дут напечатаны до того, как вы вернетесь. 3. К тому време­ни как вы вернетесь, эксперимент будет завершен. 4. Прихо­дите в 5 часов. К тому времени документы будут подписаны. 5. Все приглашения будут разосланы к концу недели. 6. Те­леграмма будет доставлена к 11 часам. 7. Множество контрактов будет подписано к завершению выставки. 8. К концу дня все буклеты будут розданы посетителям. 9. К концу месяца первая партия товара будет доставлена. 10. Переговоры по этому контракту будут завершены до конца года.

4. Put the verb in brackets in the correct form.

1. Where (be) the contract? — It (type) now. It (bring) in a few minutes. 2. When we returned, the door already (lock). 3. Trucks and tractors (produce) at this plant. 4. Not a word (say) by the newcomer. 5. Susan is upset. Her favourite cup (break). 6. The house (paint) and looks quite new. 7. I want to call the police. — Why? — Because my watch (steal). — I hope it (find) soon. 8. What's going on in conference-room? — The arrangements for the coming talks (discuss) there. 9. The secretary told us that the documents (not, sign) yet. 10. He looked very excited when I saw him. — No wonder, his device (test). 11. I just (offer) a ticket for the concert. I'm sure it will be very interesting. 12. How much money you (send) yesterday? — £300. 13. Where the conference (hold)? — In London. — How long it (last)? — For a week. — You (hear) any interesting reports? — Quite a lot. 14. This typewriter is quite new. It never (use). 15. The school (build) by September. 16. The article (translate) by the time you return.

17. John (live) in Manchester. His girlfriend Mary (study) French in Paris. She (stay) there for 5 weeks. The week before last John (go) to Paris to visit his girlfriend. He (be) back in Manchester now. He just (receive) this reply from her.

Dear John,

It (be) nice to see you last week. After you (go), I (feel) so lonely. I really (enjoy) seeing you again.

Two days ago I (take) my final exam and it (be) pretty difficult. The papers (mark) now. If I (pass), I (get) a certificate. I (be able) to get a better job. You (not, tell) me much about your new job last time. You (say) you (work) hard.

Last night we (have) a farewell party. We (go) to a new restaurant that (open) last month. Everyone (be) in high spirits because the course (complete). I (be going) to miss all the new friends I (make) here. See you next week. I hope you (meet) me at the airport.

All my love,

Mary

5. Put the verb in brackets in the correct form.

1. You (advise) to wear sensible shoes in winter. 2. The time before bed (spend) very pleasantly. 3. A wide range of pumps (produce) at this plant. 4. Last night huge pine trees (uproot) by the storm. 5. You (allow, not) to buy cigarettes if you are under eighteen. 6. Toyotas (manufacture) in Japan. 7. This road never (clean). 8. Gold (discover) in Eastern Canada. 9. When I saw him, he (chase) by a large dog. 10. Seve­ral towns (destroy) by the eruption of Vesuvius. 11. This coffee just (make), help yourself! 12. You ever (cheat)? You ever (make a fool of)? 13. The mirror (break) while it (move) into the hall. 14. - How the word "magazine" (pronounce)? - The stress should (put) on the last syllable. 15. The table (lay) now. You (serve) in a few minutes. 16. For months, the baby kangaroo (protect), (feed) and (teach) to survive by its mother. 17. I feel that I (watch) now by somebody. 18. These shirts (iron not) yet. 19. Love stories always (sell) well. 20. This model (export) to many countries. 21. I just (tell) that my house (knock down) next month. 22. We already (show) the testing department of the plant.

6. Translate into English.

А. 1. He беспокойтесь. За вашими детьми присмотрят, если вы вернетесь поздно. 2. Журналы уже принесли? — Да, их принесли два часа назад. 3. Когда я пришел, гостям показывали наш конференц-зал. 4. К концу недели все книги были распроданы. 5. Нас ожидали в среду, а мы приехали понедельник. 6. В этом зале про-водятся собрания. 7. Какой вопрос обсуждался, когда ты пришел? 8. Около вокзал строится новый мост. 9. Как только документы будут подписаны, мы отошлем их в Москву. 10. Пол в этой комнате никогда не красили. 11. Я буду рад, если моя статья будет опубликована в Bашем журнале. 12. Он был доволен, так как ему пообещали помощь. 13. Когда и где состоится конференция? 14. Я был уверен, что он не придет, пока его не пригласят. 15. Мне предложили билет на концерт, но я отказался. 16. Студентам медицинских институтов препо­дают латинский язык. 17. Нам показывали презентацию, когда вошел директор. 18. Эти каталоги будут отпечатаны к открытию выставки. 19. Его назначение на новую должность еще только обсуждается. 20. К открытию торговой ярмарки здание коммерческого центра отремонтируют.

В. 1. Вся домашняя работа сделана: ошибки исправлены, новые слова выучены, предложения переведены, сочинение написано. 2. Тихо! Не шумите! Она сейчас проходит собеседование. 3. Радио «Европа-плюс» слуша­ют во всей России. 4. Это вкусное блюдо было приго­товлено итальянским поваром. 5. Вам уже предоставили всю необходимую информацию? 6. Музыка к опере «Женитьба Фигаро» была написана Моцартом. 7. Ре­зультаты экзаменов будут объявлены завтра утром. 8. Все оборудование по Вашему заказу уже отгружено и будет доставлено Вам в течение 2 недель. 9. Все деревья и цветы в этом саду посажены мною. 10. На выставках и ярмарках организуются коммерческие центры, где можно проводить переговоры. 11.Ошибка была сделана очень давно, а исправлена только сейчас. 12. В этом году на нашем стенде будет демонстрироваться много новых моделей. 13. Суп все еще варится, тебе придется подождать. 14. Когда я прибыл в офис, контракт еще не был подписан, и переговоры все еще велись. 15. Я не знаю, кем была основана эта компания. 16. Этот роман легко читается. Мне рекомендовал его мой дядя. 17. Нам предложили купить более эффективное оборудование. На нем легче работать и оно дешевле в эксплуатации. 18. К окончанию переговоров все соглашения были достигнуты. 19. Вся мебель в доме моих родителей сделана из дерева. 20. В английском языке одно и то же слово часто пишется и произносится по-разному.

The future and modal verbs in the passive

A press conference is being held. Put in the correct form of the verbs.

► Reporter: Can this new drug prolong human life?

Professor: Yes, we believe that human life can be prolonged by the drug.

1 Reporter: Are you going to do any more tests on the drug?

Professor: Yes, further tests............................................................... soon.

2 Reporter: What…………….. the drug .............................................................. ?

Professor: It will be called Bio-Meg.

3 Reporter: Can people buy the drug now?

Professor: No, it ......................................................... by the public yet.

4 Reporter: Do you think the company should sell this drug?

Professor: Yes, I think Bio-Meg .............................................................to anyone who wants it.

Active and passive (A-B)

You are telling a friend some news. Use the notes and complete the second sentence.

Sometimes you need to use the active and sometimes the passive.

? (Past simple: Claire / go / to Florida / last month)

You remember Claire? She went to Florida last month.

? (Present perfect: send / our luggage / to Australia)

Bad news about our luggage. It's been sent to Australia.

1 (Past simple: Claude Jennings / win / the quiz competition)

Did you hear about the quiz competition? It ................

2 (Past simple: Mrs Miles / do / a parachute jump / last week)

You know Mrs Miles? She ..............................................

3 (Present perfect: a bull / attack / David)

Have you heard about David? He's ............

4 (Present continuous: build / the house)

Trevor and Laura have bought a house. It's still ........................

5 (Present simple: Andrew / like / Jessica)

Did I tell you about Andrew? He .............................

6 (Present perfect: throw away / your stamp collection)

Bad news about your stamp collection. It's ................

7 (Present perfect: Martians / kidnap / my neighbours)

Did I mention my neighbours? They've……………

8 (Past simple: five people / see / the ghost)

Did you hear about the ghost? It ............................

The passive and the agent (A)

Laura is writing to a friend. This is part of her letter.

Someone broke into our house at the weekend. The burglar took some jewellery. But luckily he didn't do any damage. A very nice young police officer interviewed me. Detectives found some fingerprints, and the police computer identified the burglar. Police have arrested a man and are questioning him. But they haven't found the jewellery.

Now complete the passive sentences in this conversation. Use a phrase with by only if it adds information.

Laura: Our house (►) was broken into at the weekend

Melanie: Oh no!

Laura: Some jewellery (1).............................................

But luckily no damage (2) ............................................

Melanie: Did the police come and see you?

Laura: Yes, they did. I (3) .............................................

Melanie: I don't suppose they know who did it.

Laura: Well, amazingly they do. Some (4) ........................... , and the (5) ....................

A man (6) .......................................................... and (7)

Melanie: Wonderful.

Laura: There's only one problem. The (8)

Read the story and write the missing words. Use one word only in each space.

During periods of terrorist activity by the IRA, people in Britain are always (>)being warned to look out

for bombs. Any bag or parcel without an owner (1)…… seen as a risk to the public. Some time ago a cardboard box was found at the entrance to Bristol Zoo one day. It was noticed (2)…… a visitor and reported to the director. Clearly, if it was a bomb and it went off, people might (3)..… killed. So army bomb experts (4).…. called in, and the box was safely blown up in a controlled explosion. Soon afterwards (5)….. was reported that the box had (6) ............ left there by a boy wanting to find a new home for his pet rat. He was tired of the rat, he explained, but he was unwilling to (7)……..it put to sleep by a vet, so he left it in a box outside the zoo. The director of the zoo is thought (8) …… be unenthusiastic about looking after people's unwanted pets. No one knows what I the rat thought about (9) ........ blown up.