VII. Rewrite the following sentences, using the words given. (1.5ms)

1. People say that Ha Long Bay consists of about two thousand islands.

- It is…………………………………………………………………………….....................................…

2. Nam doesn’t have a car

- Nam wishes………………………………………………………..………....................................….…

3. “ How should we solve this problem?” they wondered.

- They wondered…………………………………………………....................................……………..…

4. “ Why don’t we go to the cinema tonight ? ” Nam suggested

- Nam suggested ………………………………………....................................…………………………

5. It took us more than two hours to discover the inner Ha Noi.

- We spent ………………………………………………………………………………………………...

6. We invited a pop star to the chat show, but he didn’t arrive.

- The pop star …………………………………………………………………………………………

Rewrite the following sentences using the impersonal passive. 1. People believe that 13 is an unlucky number. 2. They thought the man was still living. 3. They are declaring that she will win the competition. 4. They have known that English is an international language. 5. People think that Jack London’s life and his writings represent the American love of adventure. 6. They say that Kate is the brightest student in class. 7. They reported that the President had suffered a heart attack. 8. They will think that he has died a natural death. 9. They have reported that the troops were coming. 10. People believed that the earth stood still.

Rewrite the sentences below in the impersonal form of the passive.

1. People expect that the report will suggest some major reforms.

→ It ………………………………………………………………………………

2. They say that he invented the digital camera.

→ It …………………………………………………………………….

3. Scientists have discovered that there is water on Mars.

→ It ………………………………………………………………………….

4. We expect the professor to arrive this morning.

→ It ……………………………………………………………………………….

5. Many employers consider computer skills to be more important than work experience.

→ It ……………………………………………………………………………………….

Rewrite the following sentence using the impersonal passive. 1. They expect more than two million Muslim pilgrims from all over the world head to Mecca this year. 2. People believe that many more people will die of skin cancer over the next ten years. 3. People are thinking that drugs are very dangerous. 4. People have reported that Bitexco Tower is the tallest skyscraper in Vietnam. 5. They think that the first temple existed during the reign of Le Thanh Tong in the 15th century. 6. People know that Phong Nha Cave was found in the 16th century by Cham people. 7. People claim that the site of the Perfume Pagoda was discovered over 2000 years ago. 8. They said that the government was conducting a project to investigate the harmful effects of air pollution. 9. They thought that he went to a local restaurant with his girlfriend. 10. They have suggested that bright children should take their exams early.

* Rewrite the following sentence using the impersonal passive.

1. They thought that he went to a local restaurant with his girlfriend.

It ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

2. They have suggested that bright children should take their exams early.

It ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

3. People know that Phong Nha Cave was found in the 16^th century by Cham people.

It ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

4. People claim that the site of the Perfume Pagoda was discovered over 2000 years ago.

It ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

5. They think that the first temple existed during the reign of Le Thanh Tong in the 15^th century.

It ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Rewrite the following sentence using the impersonal passive.

36. They thought that he went to a local restaurant with his girlfriend.

It……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

37. They have suggested that bright children should take their exams early.

It……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

38. People know that Phong Nha Cave was found in the 16^th century by Cham people.

It……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

39. People claim that the site of the Perfume Pagoda was discovered over 2000 years ago.

It……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

40. They think that the first temple existed during the reign of Le Thanh Tong in the 15^th century.

It……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

4. Rewrite the sentences using the impersonal passive.

1. It is said that Christopher Columbus discovered America.

→ Christopher Columbus is said                                                       

2. It is reported that many people become homeless after the flood.

→ Many people                                                      

3. It is expected that the Prime Minister will pass the new law.

→ The Prime Minister                                                                  

4. It was expected that the Mr. Sarkozy would lose the second presidential election.

→ Mr. Sarkozy                                                      

5. It is believed that the thieves got in through the unlocked window.

→ The thieves                                                       

6. It is found that she exceeded the speed limit.

→ She                                                      

7. It is reported that 3 people were badly hurt in the accident.

→ Three people                                                       

8. It is reported that three suspects were arrested after the bomb attack.

→ Three suspects                                                       

9. It is thought that the prisoner escaped by climbing over the wall.

→ The prisoner                                                       

10. It is reported that the wanted man is hiding in a small house in the suburb.

→ The wanted man                                                      

Task 07. Rewrite the sentences below in the impersonal form of the passive (Viết lại các câu dưới đây theo cấu trúc câu bị động khách quan.)

1. People say that his family has a lot of money in his house.

➔ It is said that................................................................................................................................................

➔ His family is said ........................................................................................................................................

2. People say that the train leaves at 12 a.m.

➔ It is said that................................................................................................................................................

➔ The train is said............................................................................................................................................

3. People say that Wind passed the exam last week.

➔ It is said that ...............................................................................................................................................

➔ Wind is said ................................................................................................................................................

4. People say that we have eaten Korea’s food for 2 months.

➔ It is said that................................................................................................................................................

➔ We are said ................................................................................................................................................

5. People say that Jun is a handsome boy.

➔ It is said that ...............................................................................................................................................

➔ Jun is said ..................................................................................................................................................

6. They say that he has passed the final exam with the best result.

➔ It is said that................................................................................................................................................

➔ He is said that ............................................................................................................................................

7. People say that he has been in the army

➔ It is said that................................................................................................................................................

➔ He is said....................................................................................................................................................

8. He played well in the match today.

➔It is said that ................................................................................................................................................

➔ He is said ...................................................................................................................................................

9. Many people are said to be homeless after the flood.

➔ It is said that................................................................................................................................................

➔ He is said....................................................................................................................................................

10. People think that the prisoner escaped by climbing over the wall.

➔The prisoner is thought..................................................................................................................................

➔ It is thought that ..........................................................................................................................................

of many Buddhist tehrines.

I.     Rewrite the following sentence using the impersonal passive.

1.   They expect more than two million Muslim pilgrims from all over the world head to Mecca this year.

      It______________________________________________________

2.   People believe that many more people will die of skin cancer over the next ten years.

      It______________________________________________________

3.   People are thinking that drugs are very dangerous.

      It______________________________________________________

4.   People reported that Bitexco Tower is the tallest skyscraper in Vietnam.

      It______________________________________________________

5.   They think that the first temple existed during the reign of Le Thanh Tong in the 15^th century.

      It      

6.   People know that PhongNha Cave was found in the 16^th century by Cham people.

      It      

7.   People claim that the site of the Perfume Pagoda was discovered over 2000 years ago.

      It      

8.   They said that the government was conducting a project to investigate the harmful effects of air pollution.

      It      

9.   They thought that he went to a local restaurant with his girlfriend.

      It      

10. They have suggested that bright children should take their exams early.

            It