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

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

17. The terrible flooding has destroyed thousands of homes

Thousands of homes have been destroyed by the terrible flooding.

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

We are having the roof of the house repaired.

19. They continued the match although it was raining heavily.

In spite of the heavy rain, they continued the match.

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

A new road has been built in the city.

21. You should apply for that job.

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

22. 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.

23. Someone is going to repair my car tomorrow afternoon.

I am going to have my car repaired tomorrow afternoon.

24. John painted the windows of this room yesterday.

The windows of this room was painted by John yesterday.

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

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

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

Because you helped us, we have completed the project ahead the schedule.

27. Someone cut his hair yesterday.

He had his hair cut yesterday.

28. They believe that bad food causes many diseases

Bad food is believed to cause many diseases.

29. They dry- cleaned my suit lalary is st week.

I had my suit salary dry-cleaned last week.

30. Tom arrived late so he missed the last ferry.

If Tom hadn't arrived late, he wouldn't have missed the last ferry.

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

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

17. The terrible flooding has destroyed thousands of homes

Thousands of homes have been destroyed by the terrible flooding.

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

We are having the roof of our house repaired.

19. They continued the match although it was raining heavily.

In spite of heavy rain, they continued the match.

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

A new road has been built in the city.

21. You should apply for that job.

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

22. 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.

23. Someone is going to repair my car tomorrow afternoon.

I am going to have my car repaired tomorrow afternoon.

24. John painted the windows of this room yesterday.

The windows of this room were painted by John yesterday.

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

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

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

Because you help us, we have completed the project ahead the schedule.

27. Someone cut his hair yesterday.

He had his hair cut yesterday.

28. They believe that bad food causes many diseases

Bad food is believed to cause many diseases.

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

I had  my suit lalary dry-cleaned last week.

30. Tom arrived late so he missed the last ferry.

If Tom hadn​'t arrived late, he would have missed the last ferry.

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.

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.

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 say that many people are homeless after the tsunsmi

many people are said........to be homeless after the tsunsmi........................

2,they know that the prime minister is in favor of the new law

the prime minister is known......to be in favor of the new law...................

3,they think that the prisoner escaped by climbing over the wall

the prisoner is thought........to have escaped by climbing over the wall.......

4,they say that over 200,000 people were killed in the tsunami

over 200,000 people.....are said to have been killed in the tsunami....

5,they say that three men were arrested after the explosion

three men............are said to have been arrested after the explosion.....

6,people say that he is the most experienced teacher of english

he is said.......to be the most experienced teacher of english....

1 encourage

2. informative

3. vegetarian

4. mountainous

5. generosity

6. popularity

7. shortage

8. permission

9. homeless

10. destruction

III. SPECIAL PASSIVE:

Verbs of opinion.: say, think, believe, report, …..

1.People believe that 13 is an unlucky number.

 13 is believed to be an unlucky number.

2.They said that the man was still living.

 The man was said to be still living.

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

 It's thought that Jack London's life and writings represent the American love adventure.

6.They say that John is the brightest student in class.

  John is said to be the brightest student in class.

7.They reported that the President had suffered a heart attack.

 The President was reported to have suffered a heart attack.

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

 he is thought to have died a natural death.

9.They reported that the troops were coming.

 the troops were reported to have been coming.

10.People believed that the earth stood still.

 The earth is believed to have stood still.