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Lesson 7: Review of Passive Voice (Part 2)

A. have/get Sth done
1. Put the words in the correct order.
1. painted / had / a few weeks ago / the house
→ We ........................................................................................................................................................
2. serviced / car / once a year / her / has
→ Sarah .....................................................................................................................................................
3. had / your / recently / tested / eyes / you?
→ Have ......................................................................................................................................................
4. like / cut / my / having / don’t / hair
→ I .............................................................................................................................................................
5. fifteen pounds / have / cleaned / my suit / cost / to
→ It ...........................................................................................................................................................
6. as soon as possible / need / translated / to get / this document
→ You ........................................................................................................................................................

2. Rewrite sentences using the structure have Sth done.

1. Lisa didn’t repair the roof herself.
She ............................................................................................................................................................
2. I didn’t cut my hair myself.
I .................................................................................................................................................................
3. We didn’t clean the carpets ourselves.
We .............................................................................................................................................................
4. Ben didn’t build that wall himself.
He ..............................................................................................................................................................
5. I didn’t deliver the flowers myself.
I .................................................................................................................................................................
6. Sarah didn’t repair her shoes herself.
She ............................................................................................................................................................

3. Which goes with which?

1. ……………. My hair is getting long. A. I need to get it fixed.
2. ……………. I really like this picture. B. I’ll have to get a new one made.
3. ……………. The washing machine is broken. C. I need to get my teeth checked.
4. ……………. I want to wear earrings. D. I should get it cut.
5. ……………. Can you recommend a dentist? E. I’m going to get my ears pierced.
6. ……………. I’ve lost my key. F. I’m going to get it framed.

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4. Use the words in brackets to complete the sentences.
1. I’m going grey, so I (have / my hair / colour) ………………………………………………………….. every six weeks.
2. Sindy (get / phone / steal) ………………………………………………………….. while she was at the gym.
3. Something is wrong with your TV. I think (it / need / check) …………………………………………………………..
4. (get / those documents / copy) ………………………………………………………….. while you were out?
5. I (have / the porter / take) ……………………………………………………….. your bags up to your room now, sir.
6. Excuse me. Can I (get / my passport photos / take) ………………………………………………………….. here?
7. Did I tell you about Paul and Karen? (They / their bags / steal) …………………………………………………………..
8. Security at the airport was strict. (We / our bags / search) …………………………………………………………..
9. I’ve had some good news! (I / my salary / increase) …………………………………………………………..
10. Joe can’t get a visa. (He / his application / refuse) …………………………………………………………..
5. Read about ‘The Spoil Yourself Club’ and choose the correct words.
What is the Spoil Yourself Club? The Spoil Yourself Club is there for your every need. Once you pay the
$10,000 membership fee you can call us at any time and get us to arrange almost anything you want.
What can you get for me? We can get almost anything for you. For example, if you need a new design-
er dress for a special party we can have a top designer (1. produce / produced) something for you within a
few days. If you need a table at a five-star restaurant we can (2. have had / have) the best table (3. re-
served / to reserve) for you at just an hour’s notice. If you’ve had (4. cancelled a flight / a flight can-
celled), we can get one of our pilots (5. to fly / fly) you anywhere you desire in our private jet.
What about other services? If you’ve had a hard day at the office and just want a relaxing massage, we
have a team of excellent therapists ready to help. You can have your hair and make-up (6. to be done /
done) by our expert beauticians. But we haven’t forgotten about those everyday problems. So, if your
central heating system breaks down we will get a plumber (7. coming / to come) to your house in half an
hour. If your car needs (8. servicing / to service), we can have a mechanic collect your car and return it to
you later the same day.

B. Passive reporting verbs

1. Choose the correct meaning.
1. Tom Cruise is said to be the richest film star in the world.
A. People think this, but it may not be true. B. This is a fact.
2. We’re supposed to take a present with us.
A. Our hosts expect us to take a present. B. We forgot to take a present.
3. It is believed that the government will cancel the high speed railway line.
A. The government believes this will happen. B. Some people believe this will happen.
4. How annoying. We were meant to have seats in the front row!
A. They’ve given us seats in the front row. B. They haven’t given us seats in the front row.
5. It has been suggested that Martin stole £100,000 from his employer’s bank account.
A. Some people say Martin did this. B. Martin says he did this.
2. Write these sentences in another way. Use the underlined word each time.
1. It is expected that the strike will end soon.
→ The strike ..............................................................................................................................................
2. It is reported that many people are homeless after the floods.
→ Many people .........................................................................................................................................

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3. It is thought that the thieves got in through a window in the roof.

→ The thieves ...........................................................................................................................................
4. It is alleged that the driver of the car was driving at 110 miles an hour.
→ The driver .............................................................................................................................................
5. It is reported that the building has been badly damaged by the fire.
→ The building .........................................................................................................................................
6. It is said that the company is losing a lot of money.
→ The company ........................................................................................................................................
7. It is believed that the company lost a lot of money last year.
→ The company ........................................................................................................................................
8. It is expected that the company will make a loss this year.
→ The company ........................................................................................................................................
3. Complete the sentences. Use the words in brackets and any other necessary words.
1. A: How much are these paintings worth?
B: I’m not sure, but (they / supposed) ………………………………………………... very valuable.
2. A: This looks like an interesting building.
B: Yes, (it / supposed) ………………………………………………... a prison a long time ago.
3. A: Is it true that your neighbours were lucky in the lottery?
B: Yes, (they / supposed / win) ………………………………………………... a lot of money.
4. A: Is it possible to climb to the top of the tower?
B: Yes, (the view / supposed) ………………………………………………... very nice.
5. A: I heard that Laura has gone away.
B: Yes, (she / supposed / living) ………………………………………………... in London now.
4. Write sentences using supposed to be + the following phrases in the box.

on a diet a flower my friend a joke open every day working

1. You shouldn’t criticise me all the time. You .........................................................................................

2. I shouldn’t be eating this cake really. I .................................................................................................
3. I’m sorry for what I said. I was trying to be funny. It ............................................................................
4. What’s this drawing? Is it a tree? Or maybe it .....................................................................................
5. You shouldn’ be playing a game now. ..................................................................................................
6. That’s strange. The museum seems to be closed. ................................................................................
5. Write sentences with (not) supposed to. Choose from the verbs in the box.

depart lift phone put start

1. We ……………………………………... work at 8.15, but we rarely do anything before 8.30.

2. I ……………………………………... Helen last night, but I completely forgot.
3. This door is a fire exit. We ……………………………………... anything in front of it.
4. My flight ……………………………………... at 10.15, but it didn’t leave until 11.30.
5. Jonathan has a problem with his back. He ……………………………………... anything heavy.

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6. Complete the second sentence so it means the same as the first, using the word in brackets
and four to five words total in your answer.
1. Many fashion writers think that New York is the top fashion city in the world these days. (said)
New York ……………………………………... the top fashion city in the world these days.
2. My landlord doesn’t like me smoking in the house. (meant)
I’m ……………………………………... in the house.
3. The TV news says that the football club has a new owner. (reported)
The football club ……………………………………... a new owner.
4. They wanted me to go to their party but I was too busy. (supposed)
I ……………………………………... their party but I was too busy.
5. I’ve been told that Armani designs all her clothes. (believed)
All her clothes ……………………………………... by Armani.
7. Rewrite the underlined phrases in the talk, using the words in brackets.
‘Welcome to Candleburgh Hall, the historic home of the Westmoor family. The house is supposed to
have been designed by Robert Smythson, although we don’t have any proof of that. But we certainly know
it was built around 1570. (1) We were going to visit the stables today, but I’m afraid they are currently
closed for repairs. (2) We think they’ll be finished in April, so you’ll be able to see them then. Today we’re
starting in the main drawing room. In fact, (3) many people think it is the most beautiful room in the
house. But it holds a dark secret. (4) Some people believe that Sir Henry Westmoor died here. In fact, (5)
they say he was killed by his own brother. Now, if you’ll all follow me, we’ll move to the Queen’s Bedroom
… this room got its name because (6) we think that Queen Elizabeth I slept here in the 1580s …’
1. We (meant) ...........................................................................................................................................
2. The work (expected) .............................................................................................................................
3. It (considered) .......................................................................................................................................
4. Sir Henry Westmoor (believed) .............................................................................................................
5. It (said) ..................................................................................................................................................
6. Queen Elizabeth I (thought) ..................................................................................................................

C. Mix
1. Choose the correct answer.
1. Sorry. Your clothes ………... yet.
A. didn’t been ironed B. haven’t done iron C. haven’t been ironed
2. Film stars love ………...
A. been photographing B. being photographed C. being photograph
3. ………... in the 1960s?
A. Did the house build B. Was the house built C. Was built the house
4. What happened? ………... hurt?
A. Did he get B. Did he been C. Got he
5. The novel was ………...
A. by Charles Dickens written B. written of Charles Dickens C. written by Chales Dickens
6. The experiment ………... under strict medical supervision.
A. we carried out B. was carried out C. was carrying out

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7. Thanks for the medicine. ………... before or after meals?

A. Should it be taken B. It should take C. Should be taken it
8. This heater ………... in the bathroom.
A. can’t to use it B. not can be used C. cannot be used
9. David ………...
A. a car was given by his uncle B. to his uncle was given a car
C. was given a car by his uncle
10. I’m not surprised your camera isn’t working . It ………... out in the rain!
A. shouldn’t have left B. shouldn’t have been left C. shouldn’t to be left
11. Rome is often ………...
A. as the Eternal City known B. known as the Eternal City
C. as known the Eternal City
12. Mrs Osbourne ………... once a month.
A. her hair coloured B. has coloured her hair C. has her hair coloured
13. I ………... serviced next week.
A. am being the car B. am having the car C. have done the car
14. Don’t worry, sir. I ………... you the contract this afternoon.
A. will have my assistant fax B. will have faxed my assistant
C. have my assistant done fax
15. Those curtains are very dirty. They really need ………...
A. to wash B. washing C. have washed
16. The painting ………... worth at least fifty million dollars.
A. is thought to be B. it is thought to be C. is thought being
17. The ancient Romans ………... central heating.
A. are believed to invent B. are believed have invented
C. are believed to have invented
18. We were expected ………... the match against the army team.
A. to lose B. losing C. to be lost
19. You can’t park here. You ………... at the side of the building.
A. supposing to park B. are supposed parking C. are supposed to park
20. Where’s the report? It was supposed ………... by this morning.
A. to be finishing B. to have been finished
C. to have done finished
2. Correct a mistake in each sentence.
1. This toy was in the European Union made. ............................
2. This garment must be not dry-cleaned. ............................
3. This site has been closed by our engineers down while we upgrade our servers. ............................
4. This table has been reserved of the management. ............................
5. The shop be closed for staff training. We will re-open at 2 p.m. ............................
6. Do not open the doors until the train is arrived at a station. ............................
7. Two tablets should to take after meal. ............................
8. Chales Dickens borned in this house in 1786. ............................
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3. Complete the article ‘Fake fashions’, using suitable forms of the words in brackets.
It is said that most designer goods sold in street markets these days are fakes. It isn’t surprising, most
designers only sell their goods through upmarket shops. There is even more of a problem on the Internet.
In June 2008 a French court found eBay guilty of allowing fake goods to be sold on their website. The
court (1. have / eBay / pay) …………………………………... €40 million to the luxury brands Louis Vuitton and
Christian Dior in compensation.
Of course, the people who buy these items often don’t know that they are fakes. A man who paid
￡500 for a ‘Rolex watch’ only discovered it was a fake when he (2. have / it /repair) ……………………………….
…………….………... by a local jeweller. People often find that clothes are fakes when they (3. need / wash)
………..…………………….. They wash them and discover that they shrink or the colour changes - something
that would never happen with a real designer product.
(4. It / often / argue) ………………………………... that designer brands are much too expensive. People
don’t like paying such high prices and don’t seem to care that designers are losing money. But the truth is
that buying fake goods does have serious consequences because the people who deal in these fakes are
often serious criminals. They (5. have / the goods / make) …………………………………... in small factories in the
Far East or South America and then import them to Europe and the USA. Some of the people making the
goods (6. think / be) ………………………………... children who work in terrible conditions for almost no money.
They are the ones who pay the real price for our fake designer clothes

4. Choose the best sentence to continue each paragraph.

1. Marek brought a beautiful carved wooden table back from India.
A. An old Indian carpenter in Delhi made it.
B. It was made by an old Indian carpenter in Delhi.
2. Davina was really thrilled when she got her first car.
A. It was given to her by her parents just before she went to university.
B. Just before she went to university her parents gave it to her.
3. Susie and Jim were shocked when they visited their old school.
A. Somebody had demolished it and built a block of flats in its place.
B. It had been demolished and a block of flats built in its place.
4. Guernica is one of Pablo Picasso’s most famous paintings.
A. He painted it while he was living in France.
B. While he was living in France it was painted.
5. The Member of Parliament for Warton North was arrested by the police this morning.
A. He is reported to have sold government secrets to the Enquirer newspaper.
B. Some people say he has sold government secrets to the Enquirer newspaper.

5. Read the note and the letter. Choose the best answer.
Dad, Section 9 of this form has to filled in by you as my next of kin. Could you do it for me? It was (1) …..
last month but I’ve only just received it. See you later, Bill X.
Redding Lexton Student Loans Ltd., Redding House, Loughborough, LX8 90M

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Dear Mr Kingston,
Thank you for choosing Redding Lexton Student Loans. (2) ….. over one million adult students with
loans in the UK, so we know that there is a wide choice of student loans on the market. We believe that
our Student Loan Plus is the best choice available. We apologise for the fact that you did not receive the
application form last month. There was a postal strike in Loughborough and we believe (3) ….. in the post.
The application form (4) ….. with his letter. The form (5) ….. in black ink and signed at the bottom.
Please (6) ….. by your next of kin. The form then needs (7) ….. to our Loughborough office. The bottom
section (8) ….. and kept as a receipt.
The completed contract (9) ….. our customer service department in due course. The first installment of
the loan (10) ….. direct to your bank account as soon as your application has been approved.
Yours sincerely, Jacob Dunn, Sales Executive.
A. supposed to have been sent B. supposing to be sent C. supposed to be sent
A. We think there are B. There are thought being C. There are thought to be
A. it may to be lost B. we may lose it C. it may have been lost
A. is enclosed B. enclosing C. be enclosed
A. you should complete B. should be completed C. should you complete
A. section 9 have completed B. have completed section 9 C. have section 9 completed
A. being posted B. to be posted C. that it is posting
A. can be torn off B. can torn off be C. can be off torn
A. is sending to you from B to you will send by C. will be sent to you by
A. can making B. can to make C. can be made

6. Choose one sentence that best rewrites the sentence given.

1. He broke my watch.
A. My watch were broken. B. My watch be broken.
C. My watch is broken. D. My watch was broken.
2. The teacher explained the rule to the student.
A. The rule was explained to the student. B. The students were explained the rule.
C. The students were rules explained. D. A and B are correct.
3. He often asks me to help him.
A. He is often asked to help them. B. They are often asked to help me.
C. I am often asked to help him. D. I am often asked him to help me.
4. His friends never forgave his betrayal.
A. His betrayal were never forgiven by his friends.
B. His betrayal was never forgiven by his friends.
C. His betrayal was never forgave by his friends.
D. His betrayal never forgave by his friends.
5. I’m sure we’ll settle the matter easily.
A. I’m sure the matter will settle easily. B. I’m sure the matter will be settled easily.
C. I’m sure the matter will settled easily. D. I’m sure the matter won’t be settled easily.
6. We sent for the police.
A. The police was sent for. B. The police was sent.
C. The police were sent for. D. The police was sent for us.
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7. They speak much about this book.
A. This book is much spoken about. B. This book is much about spoken.
C. This book is much spoken. D. This book is much spoken about them.
8. Have they tested all the machines?
A. Have all the machines be tested? B. Have all the machines been testing?
C. Have all the machines been tested? D. Have all the machines been being testing?
9. Does he realise that they are laughing at him?
A. Is he realised that he is laughing at? B. Is he realised that he is being laughed at?
C. Does he realise that is laughing at? D. Does he realise that he is being laughed at?
10. The manager offers me several jobs.
A. I was offers several jobs. B. I am offered several jobs.
C. Several jobs are offered to me. D. B and C are correct.
11. We found out that they had cancelled the soccer match.
A. We found out that the soccer match had been cancelled.
B. The soccer match had been cancelled.
C. The soccer match was found that had been cancelled.
D. The soccer match was found to have been cancelled by us.
12. Did Shakespeare write this play?
A. Did this play be written by Shakespeare? B. Was this play written by Shakespeare?
C. This play was written by Shakespeare. D. Did this play Shakespeare write?
13. Which book do the students love?
A. Which book are done love by the students? B. Which book is the students loved?
C. Which book are loved by the students? D. Which book is loved by the students?
14. How many slums are they going to clear?
A. How many slums are being gone to clear? B. How many slums are being cleared?
C. How many slums are going to clear? D. How many slums are going to be cleared?
15. Who wrote the report on the air pollution?
A. By whom was the report on the air pollution written?
B. Whom was the report written on the air pollution by?
C. By whom was the report written on the air pollution?
D. All are correct.
16. Who killed President John Kennedy?
A. By whom President John Kennedy was killed?
B. By whom was President John Kennedy killed?
C. By whom was killed President John Kennedy?
D. By whom killed President John Kennedy?
17. How many students are carrying the bookshelf?
A. By how many students are the bookshelf being carried?
B. By how many students is the bookshelf being carried?
C. By how many students is the bookshelf been carrying?
D. By how many students are the bookshelf be carrying?

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18. People say that Mary is a good worker.

A. Mary is said that she is a good worker.
B. Mary is said to be a good worker.
C. It is said to be a good worker.
D. Mary is said that to be a good worker.
19. It is believed that the man escaped in a stolen car.
A. The man is believed to escaped in a stolen car.
B. The man is believed to have escaped in a stolen car.
C. The man is believed to escaped in a stolen car.
D. They believed that the man stole the car.
20. It was thought the building had been destroyed.
A. The building was thought had been destroyed.
B. The building was thought to have been destroyed.
C. The building thought to be destroyed.
D. The have destroyed the building.
7. Complete the sentences.
1. I’ve been ………………………………….. the job, but I don’t think I’ll accept it.
2. I ………………………………….. get invited to many parties.
3. Which hospital ………………………………….. you born in?
4. I haven’t been ………………………………….. any information yet.
5. I didn’t know the way, so I got …………………………………..
6. He doesn’t like ………………………………….. interrupted when he’s speaking.
7. How did the window ………………………………….. broken? What happened?
8. She’s a voluntary worker. She ………………………………….. get paid.
9. I ………………………………….. born in a small town in the north of the country.
10. We had to do what we did. We ………………………………….. given any choice.

8. Find six mistakes in the conversation and correct them.

Expert Well, this is an interesting fashion print. Did you buy it?
Owner No, it was given to me by my grandmother just before she died.
Expert So she was the person who bought it?
Owner Not exactly. She found it. It had left on the side of the road by somebody.
Expert How amazing. Tell me, is this the original frame?
Owner No, I think it may been changed when my grandparents moved house. They had a really good
carpenter and he made new frames for all their pictures. It might have been put into a new
frame from him.
Expert That’s a pity. These prints are always worth more if they’ve been keep in their original
frames. It shouldn’t have been taken of the original frame out, really. But if it was for sale put
up I expect it might fetch several hundred pounds…

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