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25.07.2020 16:12 •  Английский язык

Task 1. Translate the sentences with the verbs in the Passive Voice.
1. In spring small branches were cut from all trees.
2. Sheep, oxen, goats, pigs as well as geese and ducks were bred in his farm.
3. They couldn’t get into the office because of the key that was lost.
4. Some profit has been earned and they are going to increase production of goods and to render some new services.
5. The delivery was confirmed by this letter.
6. At first sight it seems plain, however, the more you read, the more some implications are left.
7. The idea of a new market for these goods was clearly stressed in the letter.
8. The partnership agreement was signed two years ago.

Task 2. Put the verbs in brackets into the Passive Voice. Translate the sentences.
1. The printing press (invent) …. in the fifteen century.
2. Gold (mine) …. In mines.
3. Last night we (invite) …. to the restaurant by our friends from Spain.
1. Italy and France (visit) …. by millions of tourists every year.
2. Russia (invade) ….. by Napoleon.
3. The menu in our bar (change) ….. every week.
4. Nowadays oil (transport) …. in large ships.
5. These raspberries are fresh; they (pick) …. in the morning.
6. Today rugby football (play) … in many countries.
7. Many people (kill) …. in road accidents every year.
8. The United Nations Organization (found) …. in 1945.
9. This type of TV sets (produce) … in Japan.
10. Far more money (spend) … on food now than ten years ago.
11. The results of the examination (not know) … for two months.