His terrible singing voice often __________________us. (deaf)
Rewrite the following sentences into the passive voice
1. People often take him for his brother.
=>________________________________________________________________________
2. Someone seems to have made a terrible mistake.
=>________________________________________________________________________
3. He recommends fitting new tires.
=>________________________________________________________________________
4. He suggested allowing tenants to buy their houses.
=>________________________________________________________________________
5. It is your duty to make tea at eleven o'clock.
=>________________________________________________________________________
6. People know that he is armed.
=>________________________________________________________________________
7. Someone has seen him pick up the gun.
=>________________________________________________________________________
8. We know that you were in town on the night of the crime.
=>________________________________________________________________________
9. They think that your father was a spy in the World War II.
=>________________________________________________________________________
10. We believe that he has special knowledge which may be useful to the police.
=>________________________________________________________________________
11. You needn't have done this.
=>________________________________________________________________________
12. He likes people to call him "Sir".
=>________________________________________________________________________
13. Don't touch this switch..
=>________________________________________________________________________
14. You have to see it to believe it.
=>________________________________________________________________________
15. He doesn't like people laughing at him.
=>________________________________________________________________________
16. You don't need to wind this watch.
=>________________________________________________________________________
17. They shouldn't have told him.
=>________________________________________________________________________
18. Don't speak until someone speaks to you.
=>________________________________________________________________________
19. It is impossible to do this.
=>________________________________________________________________________
20. He hates people making fun of him.
=>________________________________________________________________________
21. Everyone thought that the Government had ignored their opinions.
=>________________________________________________________________________
22. They gave him artificial respiration.
=>________________________________________________________________________
23. Before they invented printing people had to write everything by hand.
=>________________________________________________________________________
Rewrite the sentences, using but not altering the bold word in brackets, so that the meaning stays the same.
1. People say he is a good doctor. (It)
=>________________________________________________________________________
2. Nobody told me about it. (not)
=>________________________________________________________________________
3. I don't like pupils asking stupid questions. (being)
=>________________________________________________________________________
4. She doesn't like the others laughing at her. (laughed)
=>________________________________________________________________________
5. The boss had his secretary type all these letters. (typed)
=>________________________________________________________________________
6. They employed the workers to repair their house. (had)
=>________________________________________________________________________
7. They say that elephants never forget. (forget)
=>________________________________________________________________________
8.I don't want the others think of me as a burden. (thought)
=>________________________________________________________________________
9. People thought that he killed his wife. (been)
=>________________________________________________________________________
10. People believe that 13 is unlucky number. (be)
=>________________________________________________________________________
11. People expect that the strike will begin tomorrow. (begin)
12. I remember that someone gave me that shirt on my birthday. (remember)
=>________________________________________________________________________
13. He recommended using secondhand clothes. (should)
=>________________________________________________________________________
14. John made me leave soon. (I)
=>________________________________________________________________________
15. It is your duty to do your homework before class-time. (You)
=>________________________________________________________________________
Both sentences in each pair have the same meaning. Complete the second sentences:
1. The crowd was slowly filling the huge stadium.
=>The huge stadium___________________________by the crowd.
2. The invention of the computer simplified the work of accountants.
=>Since the computer________________the work of accountants______________ simplified
3. “I'd take out some travel insurance if I were you, Mr. Smith.
=>Mr. Smith_______________________take out some travel insurance.
4. Someone used a knife to open this window.
=>This window ________________________________a knife.
5. You will hear from us when we have finished dealing with your complaint.
=>After your complaint________________________you will hear from us.
6. An announcement of their engagement appeared in the local paper.
=>Their engagement ______________________ in the local paper.
7. Nobody ever heard anything of David again.
=>Nothing ____________________David again
8. They paid Sheila $1000 as a special bonus.
=>$ 1000__________________________Sheila as a special bonus.
1.He often took by people for his brother.
2.Someone seems to have made a terrible mistake.
1. Justin Bieber is a _____ singer because his singing ability has been highly valued since he was a
child.
A. talented B. terrible C. unpopular D. musical
2. QUAN HO singing, which is a Vietnamese _____ music, was recognized by UNESCO in 2009.
A. rock B. pop C. folk D. royal
3. QUAN HO singing _____ in Bac Ninh Province.
A. recognised B. reversed C. originated D. consisted
4. Van Cao’s Tien Quan Ca was made into the national _____ of Socialist Republic of Viet Nam.
A. song B. music C. melody D. anthem
5. Luu Huu Phuoc, Van Cao and Trinh Cong Son, who write many beautiful songs, among the
most important _____ of Vietnamese music
A. singers B. viewers C. dancers D. composers
Alexander Graham Bell is ................. for inventng the telephone. Bell was born...............the 3rd of March, 1847. His mother, Eliza, was almost completely deaf and could only hear a few loud sounds. She hadn't been able to hear at the of four. Amzingly,....................being deaf, she could play the piano incredibly well. When he was thirty, Bell ..................Mabel Hubbard, who was also.......................
Bell could read and write when he was very young, and he had a clear speaking voice. He first learnt to communcate with his mother using fingers. However, he really wanted to .................to her. He used to speak very close to her head in a deep voice and she was avle to................him.
Alexander Graham Bell is .......famous.......... for inventng the telephone. Bell was born.........on......the 3rd of March, 1847. His mother, Eliza, was almost completely deaf and could only hear a few loud sounds. She hadn't been able to hear at the of four. Amzingly,....despite........being deaf, she could play the piano incredibly well. When he was thirty, Bell .........married to.........Mabel Hubbard, who was also......deaf........
Bell could read and write when he was very young, and he had a clear speaking voice. He first learnt to communcate with his mother using fingers. However, he really wanted to .......speak..........to her. He used to speak very close to her head in a deep voice and she was avle to........hear........him.
Write the active voice sentences in to Passive ones:(bị động)
1. She sang a song.
2. He may have finished his homework this morning.
3. She will be singing that song tomororow night.
4. Her boyfriend will install it.
5. We have done our homework.
6. Kerri has paid the bill.
7. John collects money.
8. Anna opened the window.
9. Jane will buy a new computer.
I have eaten a hamburger.
I am doing my exercise now.
Somebody is singing my favorite songs now.
I will ask a question.
He can cut out the picture.
They are writing a report now.
We are reading novels right now.
We do not clean our rooms.
William will not repair the car.
19. I am fixing my car.
20. I was reading books at 7 o’clock yesterday morning.
21. She will not have cleaned her room by the 9 o’clock tomorrow evening.
22. Mr. Sam will be reading newspaper.
23. Did Sue draw this circle?
24. Could you feed the dog?
25. Somebody hit me.
1. A song was sung by her.
2. His homework may have been finished this morning.
3. That song will be sung by her tomorrow night.
4. It will be installed by her boyfriend.
5. Our homework has been done.
6. The bill has been paid by Kerri.
7. Money is collected by John.
8. The window was opened by Anna.
9. A new computer will be bought by Jane.
10. A hamburger has been eaten by me.
11. My exercise is being done now.
12. My favorite songs are being sung now by somebody.
13. A question will be asked by me.
14. The picture can be cut out by him.
15. A report is being written now by them.
16. Novels are being read right now by us.
17. Our rooms are not cleaned by us.
18. The car will not be repaired by William.
19. My car is being fixed by me.
20. Books were being read by me at 7 o'clock yesterday morning.
21. Her room will not have been cleaned by her by 9 o'clock tomorrow evening.
22. The newspaper will be read by Mr. Sam.
23. Was this circle drawn by Sue?
24. Could the dog be fed by you?
25. I was hit by somebody.
1. She sang a song.
A song was sung by her.
2. He may have finished his homework this morning.
His homework may have been finished this morning
3. She will be singing that song tomororow night.
That song will being sung tomorrow night.
4. Her boyfriend will install it.
It will be installed by herboyfriend.
5. We have done our homework.
Our homework has been done.
6. Kerri has paid the bill.
The bill has been paid by Kerri.
7. John collects money.
Money is collected by John.
8. Anna opened the window.
The window was opened by Anna.
9. Jane will buy a new computer.
A new computer will be bought by Jane.
I have eaten a hamburger.
A hamburger has been eaten.
I am doing my exercise now.
My exercise is being done now.
Somebody is singing my favorite songs now.
My favorite songs are being sung now.
I will ask a question.
A question will be asked.
He can cut out the picture.
THe picture can be cut out.
They are writing a report now.
A report is being written now.
We are reading novels right now.
Novels are being read right now.
We do not clean our rooms.
OUr rooms are not cleaned.
William will not repair the car.
The car will not repaired by William.
19. I am fixing my car.
My car is being fixed.
20. I was reading books at 7 o’clock yesterday morning.
Books were being read at 7 o'clock yesterday morning.
21. She will not have cleaned her room by the 9 o’clock tomorrow evening.
Her room will not have been cleaned by 9 o'clock tomorrow.
22. Mr. Sam will be reading newspaper.
Newspaper will being read by Mr. Sam.
23. Did Sue draw this circle?
Was this circle drawn by Sue?
24. Could you feed the dog?
Could the dog be fed?
25. Somebody hit me.
I was hit.
Rewrite the following sentences into the passive voice
1. People often take him for his brother.
=>_________________________________________________________________________
2. Someone seems to have made a terrible mistake.
=>_________________________________________________________________________
3. He recommends fitting new tires.
=>_________________________________________________________________________
4. He suggested allowing tenants to buy their houses.
=>_________________________________________________________________________
5. It is your duty to make tea at eleven o'clock.
=>_________________________________________________________________________
6. People know that he is armed.
=>_________________________________________________________________________
7. Someone has seen him pick up the gun.
=>_________________________________________________________________________
8. We know that you were in town on the night of the crime.
=>_________________________________________________________________________
9. They think that your father was a spy in the World War II.
=>_________________________________________________________________________
10. We believe that he has special knowledge which may be useful to the police.
=>_________________________________________________________________________
11. You needn't have done this.
=>_________________________________________________________________________
12. He likes people to call him "Sir".
=>_________________________________________________________________________
13. Don't touch this switch..
=>_________________________________________________________________________
14. You have to see it to believe it.
=>_________________________________________________________________________
15. He doesn't like people laughing at him.
=>_________________________________________________________________________
16. You don't need to wind this watch.
=>_________________________________________________________________________
17. They shouldn't have told him.
=>_________________________________________________________________________
18. Don't speak until someone speaks to you.
=>_________________________________________________________________________
19. It is impossible to do this.
=>_________________________________________________________________________
20. He hates people making fun of him.
=>_________________________________________________________________________
21. Everyone thought that the Government had ignored their opinions.
=>_________________________________________________________________________
22. They gave him artificial respiration.
=>_________________________________________________________________________
23. Before they invented printing people had to write everything by hand
=>
Rewrite the sentences, using but not altering the bold word in brackets, so that the meaning stays the same.
1. People say he is a good doctor. (It)
=>_________________________________________________________________________
2. Nobody told me about it. (not)
=>_________________________________________________________________________
3. I don't like pupils asking stupid questions. (being)
=>_________________________________________________________________________
4. She doesn't like the others laughing at her. (laughed)
=>_________________________________________________________________________
5. The boss had his secretary type all these letters. (typed)
=>_________________________________________________________________________
6. They employed the workers to repair their house. (had)
=>_________________________________________________________________________
7. They say that elephants never forget. (forget)
=>_________________________________________________________________________
8.I don't want the others think of me as a burden. (thought)
=>_________________________________________________________________________
9. People thought that he killed his wife. (been)
=>_________________________________________________________________________
10. People believe that 13 is unlucky number. (be)
=>_________________________________________________________________________
11. People expect that the strike will begin tomorrow. (begin)
12. I remember that someone gave me that shirt on my birthday. (remember)
=>_________________________________________________________________________
13. He recommended using secondhand clothes. (should)
14. John made me leave soon. (I)
15. It is your duty to do your homework before class-time. (You)
Both sentences in each pair have the same meaning. Complete the second sentences:
1. The crowd was slowly filling the huge stadium.
=>The huge stadium___________________________by the crowd.
2. The invention of the computer simplified the work of accountants.
=>Since the computer________________the work of accountants______________ simplified
3. “I'd take out some travel insurance if I were you, Mr. Smith.
=>Mr. Smith_______________________take out some travel insurance.
4. Someone used a knife to open this window.
=>This window ________________________________a knife.
5. You will hear from us when we have finished dealing with your complaint.
=>After your complaint________________________you will hear from us.
6. An announcement of their engagement appeared in the local paper.
=>Their engagement ______________________ in the local paper.
7. Nobody ever heard anything of David again.
=>Nothing ____________________David again
8. They paid Sheila $1000 as a special bonus.
=>$ 1000__________________________Sheila as a special bonus.
GỬI NHIỀU VẬY TRỜI ƠI
EXERCISE 4. PASSIVE VOICE: The present or past continuous.
1. My mother is cleaning the floor now.
2. He is reading a book in his room now.
3. She is making big cakes for the party
4. Mrs Green is cooking the food in the kitchen
5. Alex was singing a song when the doorbell rang.
6.The teacher is telling her students a story.
7. They are watering the flowers in the garden.
8.They are building a new highway around the city.
9.He was writing a letter this time yesterday.
10. The chidren were learning English at 3 p.m yesterday.
1. My mother is cleaning the floor now.
=> The floor is being cleaned by my mother now
2. He is reading a book in his room now.
=> A book is being read in his room now
3. She is making big cakes for the party
=> Big cakes are being made for the party
4. Mrs Green is cooking the food in the kitchen
=> The food is being cooked in the kitchen by Mrs Green
5. Alex was singing a song when the doorbell rang.
=> A song was being sung by Alex when the doorbell rang
6.The teacher is telling her students a story.
=> Students are being told a story by their teacher
7. They are watering the flowers in the garden.
=> The flowers are being watered in the garden
8.They are building a new highway around the city.
=> A new highway is being built around the city
9.He was writing a letter this time yesterday.
=> A letter was being written this time yesterday
10. The chidren were learning English at 3 p.m yesterday.
=> English was being learned by the children at 3 p.m yesterday.
Turn these following sentences into the passive voice.
Someone is singing an English song.
-> _________________________________________
Read the passage and choose the best answer
Alexander Graham Bell was born in 1847 in Edinburgh, Scotland. His father was an expert in phonetics, the study of the sounds of languages. As a boy, Bell became interested in sounds and speech. In 1870 the Bells decided to emigrate to America. They lived in Boston, where Alexander taught in a school for the deaf – mutes. There, he began experimenting with a machine to help the deaf hear. While experimenting with this machine, Bell had an idea. Why not use electricity to send the human voice from one place to another? Bell began work on a new invention of the telephone.
When was Alexander G. Bell born?
A. No information
B. In 1847
C. In 1870s
D. In 1870
Đáp án là B.
Alexander Graham Bell was born in 1847 in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Read the passage and choose the best answer
Alexander Graham Bell was born in 1847 in Edinburgh, Scotland. His father was an expert in phonetics, the study of the sounds of languages. As a boy, Bell became interested in sounds and speech. In 1870 the Bells decided to emigrate to America. They lived in Boston, where Alexander taught in a school for the deaf – mutes. There, he began experimenting with a machine to help the deaf hear. While experimenting with this machine, Bell had an idea. Why not use electricity to send the human voice from one place to another? Bell began work on a new invention of the telephone.
Which of the following is NOT TRUE?
A. Bell became interested in sounds and speech since he was a boy.
B. He experimented a machine to help the deaf hear.
C. Bell learned in a school for the deaf – mutes.
D. Bell’s father was an expert in phonetics.
Đáp án là C.
They lived in Boston, where Alexander taught in a school for the deaf – mutes.