You’re expected to reply within a few days.

It’s not acceptable to show up without calling first

It’s the custom for them to sit across from each other
You’re supposed to bring a gift.

a
e
d
f
b
c
1.- If you plant to visit someone at home
Si planeas visitar a alguien en casa
2.- If you´ve been to a friend’s home for dinner
Si has ido a cenar a casa de un amigo
3.- When you have been invited to a wedding
Cuando te han invitado a una boda
4.- When you go out on a date
Cuando sales en una cita
5.- If the service in a restauran is acceptable
Si el servicio en un restaurante es aceptable
6.- When you meet someone for the first time
Cuando conoces a alguien por primera vez
a.- You’re supposed to call first
se supone que debes llamar primero
b.- You’re expected to leave a tip
Se espera que dejes una propina
c.- You aren’t supposed to kiss him or her
Se supone que no debes besarlo
d.- You’re expected to respond in writing
Se espera que responda por escrito.
e.- It’s the custom to thank him or her
Es costumbre agradecerle
f.- It’s acceptable to share the expenses
Es aceptable compartir los gastos.
1. This tablecloth isn’t very clean. It …(stain)
It’s stained.
It has a stain on it.

2. Could we have another water pitcher? This one…(leak)

This One is leaking.
This one has a leak.

3. The table looks pretty dirty. The Wood…, too. (scratch)

The Wood is scratched too.
The Wood has scratches too.

4. The waiter needs a new shirt. The one he´s wearing…(tear)

The one he’s wearing has a tear in it.
The one he’s wearing is torn.

5. Could you bring me another cup of coffee? This cup…(chip)

This cup is chipped.
This cup has a chip in it.

6. The walls really need paint. And the ceiling…(damage)

And the ceiling is damaged.
And the ceiling has some damage.
 are stained
Some damage
Is scratched
Has a chip
Is leaking
Has a dent
Is broken
Is a hole

Has a stain

Need to be washed
Needs to be cleaned Needs to be dry-cleaned

Needs shampooing

Needs to be replaced

Need to be thrown out

Keeps crashing Keeps jamming
Keep putting
Keeps dying Keep sticking
Keep thinking
Keep getting

1. The walls(paint) 5. The lamp shade (replace)

The walls need painting. The lamp shade needs replacing.
OR OR
The walls need to be painted. The lamp shade needs to be replaced.

2. The rug (clean) 6. The wastebasket (empty)

The rug needs cleaning. The wastebasket needs emptying.
OR OR
The rug needs to be cleaned The wastebasket needs to be emptied.

3. The Windows(wash) 7. The ceiling fan (adjust)

The Windows need washing. The ceiling needs adjusting.
OR OR
The Windows need to be washed. The ceiling needs to be adjusted.

4. The clothes (pick up) 8. The plant (water)

The clothes need picking up. The plant needs watering.
OR OR
The clothes need to be picked up. The plant needs to be watered.
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2 6 5

1 3 4
Rewrite the sentences using the passive and the prepositions given.
1. Air pollution is threatening the health of people in urban areas. (by).
The health of people in urban areas is being threatened by air pollution.

2. Livestock farms have contaminated soil and underground water. (because of).
Soil and underground water have been contaminated by livestock farms because
of their activities.

3. Acid rain has eroded statues and buildings. (as a result of).
Statues and buildings have been eroded as a result of acid rain.

4. Oil spills are harming birds, fish, and Other marine life. (through)
Birds, fish, and other marine life are being harmed through oil spills.

5. The growth of suburbs has eaten up huge amounts of farmland. (due to)
Huge amounts of farmland have been eaten up due to the growth of suburbs.

6. The destruction of rain forest is accelerating the extinction of plants and wildlife. (by)
The extinction of plants and wildlife is being accelerated by the destruction of
rainforests