PASSIVE

Exercise 1. Choose the best answer

1. A report _______________ by Tom every Friday.
A. is written B. written C. are written D. writes
2.This dress ________before I went to bed last night.
A. has ordered B. ordered C. had ordered D. had been ordered
3. My car _______by the mechanic yesterday afternoon.
A. was fixing B. was being fixed C. fixed D. had fixed
4. The novel _____________by next Friday.
A. must complete B. will complete C. must be completed D. completes
5. Robots ____________in some countries to replace teachers in the classrooms.
A. have used B. have been used C. will use D. are using
6. Our team’s project____________ by us by the end of next week.
A. will have been finished B. will finish C. had finished D. have finished
7. She hopes that after her book comes out, it by many people.
A. reads B. will read C. was reading D. will be read
8. The table ____________to the living room before you arrived.
A. had been moved B. had moved C. will move D. moved
9. After class, the chalk board _________ by one of the students.
A. always erases B. is always erased C. is always erasing D. always erased
10.Phong Nha cave _______by thousands of foreign travellers this holiday.
A. will visit B. visits C. will be visited D. was visiting
11. Traffic rules _________ strictly by road users.
A. followed B. must followed C. must be followed D. must follow
12. We think that the new policy _______by the Congress next week
A. will be reviewed B. will review C. reviews D. is reviewing
13. This story __________to them by their grandmother when they visited her last week.
A. was told B. told C. had told D. is telling
14. Today many serious childhood diseases______by early immunization.
A. are preventing B. can prevent C. prevent D. can be prevented
15. The road in this area ___________by the workers next month.
A. is going to be paved B. will pave C. paves is paving
16. The human life ___________with science and technology.
A. has completely changed B. has completely been changed
C. is completely changing D. completely changed
17. The exam _____________by the students when they finish it
A. will hand in B. will be handed in C. were handing in D. handed in
18. The new law __________immediately by the authority.
A. should practice B. will practice C. is practicingD. should be practiced
19. All the workers of the plan _______by the chief engineer at this time last week.
A. were instructing B. were being instructed C. had instructed D. is instructing
20. The essay ___________by the boys before going to school
A. didn’t finished B. had not been finished C. had not finished D. has not finished
21. The room __________at the moment.
A. was cleaned B. is being cleaned C. is cleaning D. cleans
22. As the patient could not walk, he______home in a wheel chair.
A. has carried B. was carrying C. was carried D. has been carried
23. Nice children _____________Christmas presents by Santa Clause at Christmas.
A. are giving B. are going to be given C. are going to give D. give
24. Efforts ____________by the governments to offer all children equal access to education.
A. should be made B. should make C. are makingD. wil make
25. They think that this luxury car _______by Hanh next month.
A. will be bought B. buys C. will buy D. was buying
26. This bouquet of flower _____________in that shop by my mother
A. has bought B. has been bought C. will buy D. bought
27. The window was broken and some pictures _________away by the boys.
A. were taken B. were taking C. will taken D. take
Exercise 2: Choose the best answer
1. _________ her older sister's achievements in the arts, Jane felt determined to follow in her footsteps
and pursue a career as a talented painter.
A. Having been witnessed B. Having witnessed C. Having been witnessing D. To witness
2. ________ with traditional classroom settings, she decided to pursue online courses and certifications
related to graphic design.
A. Having struggled B. Having been struggled C. Being struggled D. To have struggled
3. ________ with an exciting opportunity, Sarah was eager to dive into the new project.
A. Having presented B. Presented C. Presenting D. to have presented
4. ____________ a chance to lead the team, John felt a surge of determination to prove himself.
A. Giving B. Having given C. Having been given D. Given
5. She felt proud of ________ for community service projects throughout high school.
A. have volunteered B. having volunteered C. having been volunteered D. having been volunteering
6. ________ with honors, she felt a sense of accomplishment and excitement for the future.
A. Having graduated B. Having been graduated C. Being graduated D. Having been graduating
7. _________ by the outpouring of support, the community rallied together to help those in need.
A. Overwhelming B. to have overwhelmed C. to be overwhelmed D. Overwhelmed
8. __________ by the beautiful artwork, the museum visitors spent hours exploring the exhibit.
A. Captivating B. to captivate C. Having captivated D. Captivated
9. Despite not ________ into her dream college, she chose to enroll in a vocational training program to
pursue a career in hospitality.
A. accepted B. to have been accepted C. having been accepted D. having accepting
10. ________ various obstacles, he was determined to pursue his passion for music professionally.
A. Have overcome B. Having overcome C. Having been overcome D. To have overcome
11. She felt grateful for ________ by her parents throughout her academic journey.
A. having supported B. having been supporting C. to have supported D. having been supported
12. Before _________ their cooking, you should consider how much effort they put into preparing the meal.
A. criticizing B. having been criticized C. criticized D. having been criticizing
After watching the movie twice, I still couldn't grasp the underlying plot.
13. On _________ the challenging hike, they were rewarded with a breathtaking view from the summit.
A. completing B. completed C. having been completing D. to have completed
14. ________ up in a bilingual household gave her an advantage when it came to learning foreign languages in
school.
A. Having been grown B. grown C. Growing D. to be grown
15. _________ in a culturally diverse neighborhood broadened his perspective on global issues.
A. Being raised B. To be raised C. Having raised D. Raising
16. ________ into multiple universities, she had a tough decision to make regarding her higher education.
A. Having been accepting B. Having accepted C. Have accepted D. Having been accepted
17. He was thrilled about ________ for the prestigious scholarship program.
A. have selected B. having selected C. having been selected D. having been selecting
18. _______ with a scholarship, Emily was motivated to excel in her studies and pursue her dreams.
A. Providing B. Provided C. having provided D. to have provided
19. She felt accomplished for ________ academics and part-time work throughout school.
A. having balanced B. having been balanced C. have balanced D. having been balancing
20. ________ a strong foundation in mathematics allowed him to excel in his engineering courses.
A. Possessed B. Possessing C. Having been possessed D. to have possessed
22. The scientists are believed ____________ a groundbreaking cure for the disease.
A. to have been discovered B. having been discovered C. to have discovered D. having discovered
22. The ancient manuscript is believed _______ by an anonymous scribe.
A. to have been written B. to have written C. having been written D. having written
23. The artists are rumored _____________ a masterpiece that will leave audiences in awe.
A. to have been created B. to create C. having created D. having been created
24. The ancient ruins are said _________ by an advanced civilization.
A. having been constructed B. to have constructed C. having constructed D. to have been constructed
25. The inventors are thought __________ a revolutionary device that will change lives.
A. to have been developed B. having developed C. to have developed D. to be developed
Exercise 2: Choose the best answer
1. We stood on the bridge ______ the two small towns of the London.
A. connected B. was connecting C. connecting D. connects
2. The woman ______ in the hall expected to make a phone call.
A. waiting B. was waiting C. had been waiting D. waited
3. The scientists on this project try to find the solutions to air pollution.
A. working B. worked C. are working D. who working
4. The man ______ there is a clown.
A. standing B. stand C. to stand D. stands
5. The gentleman ______ next door to me is a well-known orator.
A. live B. living C. to live D. lives
6. All the astronauts ______ the earth in space capsules are weightless.
A. orbit B. orbitting C. orbiting D. to orbit
7. All students not ______ in their papers will fail in the exam.
A. hands B. to hand C. handed D. handing
8. The street _____to the school is very wide.
A. leading B. lead C. leads D. leaded
9. Mr.John, _______my son, is my neighbor.
A. teaches B. taught C. teaching D. teach
10. Trains ______ from this station take an hour to get to London.
A. leaving B. leave C. to leave D. left
11. The candidates ______ for the exam are all from Vietnam.
A. sit B. sat C. siting D. sitting
12. Customers ______ about the service should see the manager.
A. complainingB. complain C. complained D. to complain
13. With its thousands of rocks and caves ____out of the water, Ha Long Bay has won international
recognition.
A. emerge B. to emerge C. emerging D. being emerged
14. Hoi An Ancient Town is a well-preserved example of a Southeast Asian trading port ______ from the
15th to the 19th century.
A. to date B. dated C. that date D. dating
15. The vegetables _____ in this shop are grown without chemicals.
A. selling B. to sell C. sold D. which sold
26. The diagrams _____ by young Faraday were sent to Sir Humphry Davy at the end of 1812.
A. made B. making C. to made D. to be made
17. Some of the students _____ to the party can’t come.
A. invite B. invited C. were invited D. who invited
18. The film _____ in 1989 is about the wild animals.
A. making B. which made C. made D. to make
19. A man _____ was talking about how unfair the law is.
A. to be arrested for smoking marijuana B. arresting for smoking marijuana
C. to arrest for smoking marijuana D. arrested for smoking marijuana
20. I read a letter _____ by a friend of mine.
A. written B. write C. writing D. to write
21. The system _____ here is very successful.
A. using B. to use C. used D. is used
22. The trees _____ last week are growing well.
A. to plant B. planted C. were planted D. planting
23. The man _____ of stealing the money refused to answer the police’s enquiries.
A. was accused B. accusing C. to be accused D. accused
24. Ham _____ in the traditional way costs more, but tastes better.
A. making B. is made C. to make D. made
25. Letters _____ before twelve noon will usually be delivered by the next day.
A. which posted B. which is posted C. posted D. posting
26. The last proposal ____ by environmentalists to grow more trees has received approval from the
council
A. suggested B. suggesting C. is suggested D.to be suggested
27. The first patient ____ with the new drug show better signs than those receiving conventional medicine
A. is treated B. to be treated C. treating D. will be treated
28. The Complex of Hue Monuments was the first site ___ in Vietnam as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO
A. was recognized B. is recognized C. to recognize D. to be recognized
29. She was the first woman ___________as the president of the Philippines
A. to be elected B. elected C. electing D. was elected
30. The Queen Elizabeth is the largest ship ______________on the Clyde.
A. to have been built B. to be built C. built D. building
31. Sai Gon Times was the only newspaper ______________ that day
A. was published B. published C. to be published D. to publish
32. The most drastic measures ________ in the conference can tackle the problems related to child abuse
A. should be taken B. to be taken C. taken D. takes
33. Marie Curie was the first woman ___________the Nobel Prize in chemistry
A. to win B. to be won C. won D. winning
34. Albert Einstein was the first person ________ the theory of relativity.
A. formulating B. formulated C. to be formulated D. to formulate
35. Neil deGrasse Tyson was the first African-American _________ the television series "NOVA
scienceNOW."
A. hosted B. hosting C. to host D. to be hosted
Exercise 4: IDIOM
1. She's been burning the _____ at both ends to finish her projects.
A. light B. flash C. candle D. stove
2. With three kids and a demanding job, she always has her _______ full.
A. head B. hands C. stomach D. mouth
3. Even though it wasn't required, he decided to go the extra ______ and create a detailed report.
A. mile B. meter C. kilometer D. lengths
4. She went to great ________ to plan the surprise party, making sure every detail was perfect.
A. mile B. meter C. kilometer D. lengths
5. They put in a lot of ______ grease to get the house ready for the party.
A. arm B. elbow C. knee D. toe
6. They left no _________ unturned in their search for the missing keys.
A. rock B. ice C. stalactites D. stone
7. After taking on multiple projects, she's completely ______ under with work.
A. snowed B. hot C. weather D. wraps
8. They pulled out all the _________ to make sure the event was a success.
A. stops B. stations C. terminal D. shelter
9. She put her __________ down and focused on finishing the assignment.
A. hair B. face C. head D. hands
10. We need to roll up our __________ and get this job done.
A. collar B. sleeves C. trouser D. T-shirt
11. He always tries to cut _______ at work, which leads to subpar results.
A. verge B. edge C. brink D. corners
12. It's frustrating when some team members don't pull their _________ during group projects.
A. height B. width C. weight D. strength
13. He won't lift a ________ to help out, even when it's clearly needed.
A. finger B. toe C. hand D. leg
14. She decided to take 40 ______ before the big meeting to refresh her mind.
A. winks B. blinks C. eyelashes D. seconds
15. I'll be in the hammock, taking a ________ nap if you need me.
A. dog B. cat C. horse D. buffalo
16. After a long day, all she wanted was to put her ______ up and enjoy a good book.
A. arms B. toes C. fingers D. feet
17. He ______ a breather after running three miles without stopping.
A. made B. had C. took D. did
18. There's only a _______ chance that it'll rain tomorrow, so we'll go ahead with the picnic.
A. thin B. pale C. slim D. skinny
19. With the way he's been playing, he doesn't stand a ______ of winning the tournament.
A. chance B. fortune C. luck D. opportunity
20. She's the ______ favorite to win the competition, given her exceptional talent.
A. cold B. warm C. cute D. hot
21. I'll believe it when I see it; it's like waiting for ________ to fly!
A. dogs B. cats C. pigs D. chickens
22. His plan to become a millionaire overnight seems like nothing more than a ________ in the sky.
A. sweet B. candy C. cake D. pie

OPPOSITE:
23. Don't hold your breath waiting for him to apologize; it's a foregone conclusion that he won't.
A. under your nose B. in plain sight C. unexpected outcome D. apparent result
Winning the lottery is not in the cards for most people, statistically speaking.
A. a strong possibility B. uncertain C. D.
The situation is touch-and-go, but we're hoping for the best.
A. unlikely B. almost convinced C. a weak possibility D. very uncertain
He's been labeled as a slacker because he often procrastinates and avoids work.
A. a lazybone B. diligent man C. D.
After a long week, it's important to take it easy and recharge.
A. let your hair down B. put your head down C. D. stay focused
Despite the tough competition, she gave her best shot in the singing competition.
A. do the bare minimum B. went to a great lengths
C. try her best D. was under her belt

Charles Lindbergh was the first person to fly solo nonstop across the Atlantic.
Ada Lovelace was the first person to write a computer program.
The explorers are thought to have reached the summit of the unconquered mountain.
The engineers are believed to have designed an innovative bridge that defies convention.
The historians are thought to have unearthed a lost civilization that predates all others.
The astronauts are rumored to have embarked on a historic mission to explore distant galaxies.
The researchers are believed to have made a significant breakthrough in renewable energy.
The inventors are thought to have developed a revolutionary device that will change lives.
The archaeologists are rumored to have discovered an ancient temple buried beneath the sands.
The musicians are believed to have composed a symphony that will resonate for generations.
The lost treasure is rumored to have been hidden deep within the caves.
The ancient manuscript is thought to have been written by an unknown scholar.
The secret passage is said to have been used by smugglers in the past.
The mysterious disappearance of the artifacts is believed to have puzzled archaeologists for decades.
The elusive creature is rumored to have been spotted in the dense forest.
The legendary sword is said to have been forged by a skilled blacksmith.
The haunted house is believed to have been inhabited by restless spirits.
The valuable painting is thought to have been stolen during the heist.
The hidden chamber is believed to have been used for sacred ceremonies.
The lost city is rumored to have been discovered by intrepid explorers.
The legendary treasure is thought to have been hidden by a cunning pirate.
The mysterious disappearance of the artifact is believed to have perplexed archaeologists.
The sacred ritual is said to have been practiced by ancient priests.
The elusive creature is rumored to have been spotted by experienced trackers.
The forgotten legend is believed to have been passed down through generations.
The ancient prophecy is thought to have been foreseen by a wise oracle.
The enchanted forest is said to have been inhabited by mystical beings.
The rare gemstone is believed to have been sought after by avid collectors.

Excited by the opportunity, Sarah eagerly accepted the scholarship to study abroad.
Surprised by the sudden turn of events, the team worked tirelessly to meet the unexpected deadline.
Disappointed with the final results, Emily decided to redo the entire project from scratch.
Impressed by the candidate's qualifications, the hiring manager extended an offer for the position.
Exhausted from the long journey, they were relieved to finally arrive at their destination.
Frustrated by the technical difficulties, the IT team quickly resolved the issues to resume operations.
Intrigued by the mystery novel, Jenny spent the entire weekend engrossed in its pages.
Inspired by the success stories, many aspiring entrepreneurs launched their own startups.
Possessing a strong foundation in mathematics allowed him to excel in his engineering courses. • He felt
fortunate for having participated in a summer internship, as it provided valuable insights into his future
career. • • Having volunteered at a local hospital, she gained a deep appreciation for the healthcare
profession and decided to pursue a medical degree. • Having a knack for problem-solving led him to pursue a
career in computer programming. • Her passion for the arts, instilled in her from a young age, guided her
towards a degree in fine arts. • Being actively involved in community service taught him the importance of
giving back and inspired him to pursue a career in social work. • His early exposure to entrepreneurship
through family-owned businesses influenced his decision to start his own company.
Instead of dwelling on the rainy weather, let's appreciate how it nourishes the plants and flowers.
On completing the challenging hike, they were rewarded with a breathtaking view from the summit.
Since starting the new job, he has gained valuable skills and experience in his field.
When faced with setbacks, she remains resilient and continues to pursue her goals.
While juggling multiple responsibilities, she still manages to excel in her academic pursuits.
In spite of attending all the workshops, he struggled to apply the new techniques in his artwork.
Granted access to cutting-edge technology, the researchers were enthusiastic to begin their experiments.
Afforded the chance to travel, they were thrilled to explore new cultures and experiences.
Entrusted with a key role in the company, Mark was determined to make a meaningful impact.
 Exercise 2: Choose the best answer
1. We stood on the bridge ______ the two small towns of the London.
A. connected B. was connecting C. connecting D. connects
2. The woman ______ in the hall expected to make a phone call.
A. waiting B. was waiting C. had been waiting D. waited
3. The scientists on this project try to find the solutions to air pollution.
A. working B. worked C. are working D. who working
4. The man ______ there is a clown.
A. standing B. stand C. to stand D. stands
5. The gentleman ______ next door to me is a well-known orator.
A. live B. living C. to live D. lives
6. All the astronauts ______ the earth in space capsules are weightless.
A. orbit B. orbitting C. orbiting D. to orbit
7. All students not ______ in their papers will fail in the exam.
A. hands B. to hand C. handed D. handing
8. The street _____to the school is very wide.
A. leading B. lead C. leads D. leaded
9. Mr.John, _______my son, is my neighbor.
A. teaches B. taught C. teaching D. teach
10. Trains ______ from this station take an hour to get to London.
A. leaving B. leave C. to leave D. left
11. The candidates ______ for the exam are all from Vietnam.
A. sit B. sat C. siting D. sitting
12. Customers ______ about the service should see the manager.
A. complainingB. complain C. complained D. to complain
13. With its thousands of rocks and caves ______out of the water, Ha Long Bay has won international
recognition.
A. emerge B. to emerge C. emerging D. being emerged
14. Hoi An Ancient Town is a well-preserved example of a Southeast Asian trading port ______ from the
15th to the 19th century.
A. to date B. dated C. that date D. dating
15. The vegetables _____ in this shop are grown without chemicals.
A. selling B. to sell C. sold D. which sold
26. The diagrams _____ by young Faraday were sent to Sir Humphry Davy at the end of 1812.
A. made B. making C. to made D. to be made
17. Some of the students _____ to the party can’t come.
A. invite B. invited C. were invited D. who invited
18. The film _____ in 1989 is about the wild animals.
A. making B. which made C. made D. to make
19. A man _____ was talking about how unfair the law is.
A. to be arrested for smoking marijuana B. arresting for smoking marijuana
C. to arrest for smoking marijuana D. arrested for smoking marijuana
20. I read a letter _____ by a friend of mine.
A. written B. write C. writing D. to write
21. The system _____ here is very successful.
A. using B. to use C. used D. is used
22. The trees _____ last week are growing well.
A. to plant B. planted C. were planted D. planting
23. The man _____ of stealing the money refused to answer the police’s enquiries.
A. was accused B. accusing C. to be accused D. accused
24. Ham _____ in the traditional way costs more, but tastes better.
A. making B. is made C. to make D. made
25. Letters _____ before twelve noon will usually be delivered by the next day.
A. which posted B. which is posted C. posted D. posting
26. The last proposal _______ by environmentalists to grow more trees has received approval from the
council
A. suggested B. suggesting C. is suggested D.to be suggested
27. The first patient ______ with the new drug show better signs than those receiving conventional
medicine
A. is treated B. to be treated C. treating D. will be treated
28. The Complex of Hue Monuments was the first site ______ in Vietnam as a World Heritage Site by
UNESCO
A. was recognized B. is recognized C. to recognize D. to be recognized
29. She was the first woman ___________as the president of the Philippines
A. to be elected B. elected C. electing D. was elected
30. The Queen Elizabeth is the largest ship ______________on the Clyde.
A. to have been built B. to be built C. built D. building
31. Sai Gon Times was the only newspaper ______________ that day
A. was published B. published C. to be published D. to publish
32. The most drastic measures ________ in the conference can tackle the problems related to child abuse
A. should be taken B. to be taken C. taken D. takes
33. Marie Curie was the first woman ___________the Nobel Prize in chemistry
A. to win B. to be won C. won D. winning
34. Albert Einstein was the first person ________ the theory of relativity.
A. formulating B. formulated C. to be formulated D. to formulate
Charles Lindbergh was the first person to fly solo nonstop across the Atlantic.
Ada Lovelace was the first person to write a computer program.
Neil deGrasse Tyson was the first African-American to host the television series "NOVA scienceNOW."
A. hosted B. hosting C. to host D. to be hosted
Exercise 3: Choose the best answer
1. He expects ________ a challenging project at work.
A. to be assigned B. to assign C. assigning D. being assigned
2. The students plan _______ through the difficult material by the teacher.
A. to guid B. to be guided C. guided D. guiding
3. She envisions _____________ to influential figures in her field at the networking event.
A. introducing B. being introduced C. to introduce D. to be introduced
4. She aspires _________ her friend to the renowned author at the book signing.
A.introducing B. being introduced C. to introduce D. to be introduced
5. The unknown artist prefers to remain anonymous, avoiding ______ for their work.
A. being recognized B. recognizing C. to be recognized D. to recognize
6. The athletes hope to be coached by the experienced trainer for the upcoming tournament.
The hidden passage allowed them to escape without being seen by the guards.

He desires to be informed about the latest developments in the research field.

The volunteers aim to be instructed on the proper techniques for the task.
They wish to be involved in planning the community event.
She yearns to be advised on how to improve her artistic skills.
The team anticipates to be led by the dedicated captain during the championship.
He longs to be mentored by the accomplished professional in his field.
The employees strive to be recognized for their hard work and dedication.
She dreams of being included in the elite group of scholars at the conference.
The participants look forward to being guided through the team-building exercises.
He envisions being selected for the prestigious award in his industry.
The interns hope to be entrusted with important tasks to enhance their learning experience.
The actors aspire to be directed by the renowned filmmaker in the upcoming movie.
He yearns to be acknowledged for his contributions to the community.
The volunteers aim to be assigned meaningful roles in the charity event.
They wish to be recognized for their efforts in organizing the successful fundraiser.
The secret agent managed to escape being detected by the enemy spies.
The elusive cat evaded being caught by the determined animal shelter workers.
The clever disguise prevented him from being identified by the security guards.
Her quick thinking saved her from being questioned by the suspicious authorities.
The anonymous donor prefers to remain hidden, avoiding being acknowledged publicly.
The masked hero is skilled at preventing crimes from being committed in the city.
The stealthy ninja mastered the art of moving without being seen by the guards.
The reclusive writer shies away from being interviewed by the media.
The confidential documents were stored securely to prevent them from being accessed by unauthorized
personnel.
The elusive treasure remains hidden, evading being discovered by treasure hunters.
The shy actress prefers to avoid being photographed by the paparazzi.
The ghostly figure haunted the old mansion, preventing it from being inhabited by anyone else.
The rare orchid is protected in its natural habitat to prevent it from being picked by collectors.
The ancient artifacts were carefully preserved to prevent them from being damaged by exposure.
The confidential information was encrypted to prevent it from being accessed by hackers.
The top-secret mission was executed quietly, avoiding being detected by enemy forces.
The elusive criminal managed to escape capture, evading being apprehended by the police.
The hidden passage allowed them to escape without being seen by the guards.
The confidential meeting was conducted in a secure location to prevent it from being eavesdropped on.