1. They say that Mr. Dixon is a very generous gentleman.

Mr. Dixon is said to be a very generous gentleman.

2. The terrible flooding has destroyed thousands of homes

Thousands of homes have been destroyed by the terrible flooding.

3. The workmen are repairing the roof of our house.

We are having the roof of our house repaired.

4. They have built a new road in the city.

A new road has been built in the city.

5. You should apply for that job.

If I were you, I would apply for that job.

6. Despite the bad weather, we decided to go camping in the country.

Although the weather was bad, we decided to go camping in the country.

7. John painted the windows of this room yesterday.

The windows of this room were painted by John yesterday.

8. Mary is ill so she can’t go to the party.

If Mary weren't ill, she could go to the party.

9. Thanks to your help, we have completed the project ahead the schedule.

Because of your help, we have completed the project ahead the schedule.

10. They believe that bad food causes many diseases

Bad food is believed to cause many diseases.

11. They dry- cleaned my suit lalary last week.

I had my suit lalary dry- cleaned last week,

12. The explosion has blown up tens of houses.

Tens of houses have been blown up by the explosion.

13. After many years of hard work, he retired.

After he had worked many years, he retired.

14. Swimming is the healthiest exercise.

No other exercise is more healthier than swimming.

15. I haven’t seen that woman here before.

It’s the first time I have ever seen that woman here.

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IV. Choose and underline the word or phrase that best completes the sentence.
16. It’s very ( kind / nice / polite / good ) of you ( to say / say / saying / said ) so.
17. She is seen ( to have / has / having / have ) dinner with a strange man.
18. They explain how ( to get / get / getting / got) to the market.
19. He told me ( to keep / keep / kept / keeping ) the news secret.
20. I enjoy ( singing / sing / sang / to sing ) very much.

IV. Choose and underline the word or phrase that best completes the sentence.
16. It’s very ( kind / nice / polite / good ) of you ( to say / say / saying / said ) so.
17. She is seen ( to have / has / having / have ) dinner with a strange man.
18. They explain how ( to get / get / getting / got) to the market.
19. He told me ( to keep / keep / kept / keeping ) the news secret.
20. I enjoy ( singing / sing / sang / to sing ) very much

1. People know that Japan produces a wide ranges of cars.

it is known that Japan produces a wide ranges of cars.

2. People say that he intelligent .

it is said that he intelligent .

3.People said he had swallowed a safety pin.

it was said that he had swallowed a safety pin.

4. People said that they had bought this shop last year.

it was said that they had bought this shop last year.

5. Everyone believes that he is right.

it is believed that he is right.

6. People said that he could swim across the river.

it was said that he could swim across the river.

7. They think that an apple a day is good for your health.

it is thought that an apple a day is good for your health.

8. People believed that someone had killed Mr Stone ,

it was believed that someone had killed Mr Stone ,

9. People say that he is intelligent .

it is said that he is intelligent .

10. People believed that the policeman had saved many children from the fire .

it was believed that the policeman had saved many children from the fire .

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EXERCISE ON SPECIAL PASSIVE

1. People know that Japan produces a wide ranges of cars.

It is known that Japan produces a wide ranges of cars

Japan is known to produce a wide ranges of cars

2. People say that he intelligent .

It is said that he is intelligent

He is said to be intelligent

3.People said he had swallowed a safety pin.

It was said that he had swallowed a safety pin

He was said to have swallowed a safety pin

4. People said that they had bought this shop last year.

It was said that they had bought this shop last year

They were said to have bought this shop last year

5. Everyone believes that he is right.

It is believed that he is right

He is believed to be right

6. People said that he could swim across the river.

It was said that he could swim across the river

He was said to be able to swim across the river

7. They think that an apple a day is good for your health.

It is thought that an apple a day is good for your health

An apple a day is thought to be good for your health

8. People believed that someone had killed Mr Stone ,

It was believed that someone had killed Mr Stone

Mr Stone was believed to have been killed

9. People say that he is intelligent .

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10. People believed that the policeman had saved many children from the fire .

It was believed that the policeman had saved many children from the fire

The policeman was believed to have saved many children from the fire

11. They said that he had gone .

It was said that he had gone

He was said to have gone

12. People think that he is a good doctor .

It is thought that he is a good doctor

He is thought to be a good doctor

13. They said that he is the richest in the area.

It was said that he is the richest in the area

He was said to be the richest in the area

14. People say that he is extremely generous.

It is said that he is extremely generous

He is said to be extremely generous

15. They say that this is the coldest winer.

It is said that this is the coldest winter

This is said to be the coldest winter

16. People believe that Tom is very rich .

It is believed that Tom is very rich

Tom is believed to be rich

17. They said that he had escaped to a neutral country.

It was said that he had escaped to a neutral country

He was said to have escaped to a neutral country

18. People believed that the earth had been flat for a long time .

It was believed that the earth had been flat for a long time

The earth was believed to have been flat for a long time

19. They say that Peter lives on vinegar and potatoes.

It is said that Peter lives on vinegar and potatoes

Peter is said to live on vinegar and potatoes

20. People thought he had died before she arrived.

It was thought that he had died before she arrived

He was thought to have died before she arrived

11. They said that he had gone .

it's said that he had gone .

12. it's thought that he is a good doctor .

13. it's said that he is the richest in the area.

14. it's said that he is extremely generous.

15. it's said that this is the coldest winer.

16. it's believed that Tom is very rich .

17. it's said that he had escaped to a neutral country.

18. it's believed that the earth had been flat for a long time .

19. it's said that Peter lives on vinegar and potatoes.

20. it's thought he had died before she arrived.

III. Re-write the sentences in two ways. Put the underlined parts in the passive. 1. They say that a fire has completely destroyed the Royal Hotel. It ...is said that the Royal Hotel has been completely destroyed by a fire... The Royal Hotel ...is said to have been completely destroyed by a fire... 16. They say that the fire is still burning. It is said that the fire is still burning.The fire is said to be still burning 17. They think that the fire started in the kitchen. It is thought that the fire started in the kitchen The fire is thought to have started in the kitchen18. They believe that ambulances have taken fifteen people to hospital. It is believed  that ambulances have taken fifteen people to hospital.   Fifteen people is believed to have been taken to hospital by ambulances.19. They report that seven people are in a serious condition. It is reported that seven people are in a serious condition Seven people is reported to be  in a serious condition20. They believe that a cigarette started the fire. It is believed that a cigarette started the fire.The fire is believed to have started the fire21. They expect that the police will investigate the cause of the blaze. It is expected that the police will investigate the cause of the blaze. The cause of the blaze  is expected to be investigated by the police 

Multiple choice:

1. Many people believe that God created the world.

A. It believes that God created the world.

B. The world is believed God created.

C.God is believed to created the world.

D. God is believed to have created the world.

2.People say that six out of the seven wonders of the ancient world were destroyed.

A. It was said that six out of the seven wonders of the ancient world were destroyed.

B. Six out of the seven wonders of the ancient world were said to be destroyed.

C. Six out of the seven wonders of the ancient world are said to have destroyed.

D. Six out of the seven wonders of the ancient world are said to have been destroyed.

3. It is believed that a buried treasure was hidden in the tomb.

A. They believed that a buried treasure was hidden in the tomb.

B. A buried treasure is believed that was hidden in the tomb.

C. A buried treasure is believed to hide in the tomb.

D. A buried treasure is believed to have been hide in the tomb.

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16. People say that the company is losing money.

=>it is said that the company is losing money.

17. People believe that he worked very hard.

=>It is believed that he worked very hard .

18. It is said that they work 14 hours a day.

=>People say that they work 14 hours a day.

19. Someone thinks that Lan will return tomorrow

=>It is thought that Lan will return tomorrow.

20. People think that Lan is living near here

=>It is said that Lan is leavinh near here.
21. they think that she is hiding in the forest

=>It is thought that she is hiding in the forest.
22. They said that she died of cancer

=>It is said that she died of cancer.
23. People believed that he can speak English

=>It was believed that he can speak English.

Đáp án D

Giải thích:

generous (adj): hào phóng (có ý nghĩa trái với “mean”: keo kiệt)

A. hospitable: hiếu khách

B. honest: chân thật

C. kind: tốt bụng

D. mean: keo kiệt

Dịch nghĩa: Ông Brown là người đàn ông rất hào phóng. Ông đã dành gần hết tài sản của mình cho tổ chức từ thiện.

Đáp án là D. mean: keo kiệt >< generous: hào phóng

Nghĩa các từ còn lại: hospitable: hiếu khách; kind: tốt bụng; honest: thật thà

1. They rumoured that the man was still living in London.

It was romoured that the man was still living in London

2. People believe that 13 is an unlucky number.

13 was believed to have been an unlucky number

3. They declared that she won the competition.

She was declared to win the competition

4. They know that English is an international language.

English is known to be an international language

5. They say that Jim is the brightest student in his class.

John is said to be the brightest student in class

6.They think that he has died a natural death.

He is thought to have died a natural death

7. They reported that the troops were coming.

The troops were reported to have been coming

8. People believed that the Earth stood still.

It was believed that the Earth stood still

9. People think that Jack London’s life and writings represent the American love of adventure.

Jack London's life and his writings are thought by many people to represent the American love of advanture

10. People rumour that he has 22 children.

It is rumoured that he has 22 children

11. People say that he slept on a bed of nails.

It is said that he slept on a bed of nails

12. People say he won a lot of money gambling.

He is said to have won a lot of money glambing

13. People say that he writes poetry

It is said that he writes poetry

14. They believed that fresh air was bad for sick people.

Fresh air was believed to have been bad for sick people

15. We expected that the rate of inflation will fall.

It was expected that the rate of inflation will fall

16. They say that he is somewhere in Germany.

It is said that he is somewhere in Germany

17. People think that she died in a plane crash.

She is thought to have died in a plane crash

18. People rumoured that he was involved in the bank robbery.

He was rumoured to have been involved in the bank robbery

19. People think the government will build a supermarket here.

The government is thought to build a supermarket here

20. People believed that the Earth was the center of the universe.

It was believed that the Earth was the center of the universe

1. They rumoured that he man was still living in London

=> It was rumoured that the man was still living in London.

2. People believe that 13 is an unlucky number

=> It is believed tha t13 is an unlucky number.

3. They declared that she won the competition

=> It was declared that she won the competition.

4. They know that English is an enternational language

=> It is known that English is an enternational language.

5. They say that Jim is the brightest students in his class

=> It is said that Jim is the brightest students in his class.

6. They think that he has died a natural death

=> It is thought that he has died a natural death.

7. They reported that the troops were coming

=> It was reported that the troops were coming.

8. People believed that the Earth stood still

=> It was believed that the Earth stood still.