1. Write passive sentences. Include a by phrase only if you think it’s necessary ii When we arrived a waiter was serving dinner.
I) The mother gave birth to George on 4 October.
c Dufy painted this picture.
d Auctioneers w ill sell the painting at auction.
e Someone's offered me a better job.
f They're taking the goods to market.
g Someone owes me a lot of money.
h The police have arrested the mugger.
i By the time I got back, someone had ordered the coffee.
j I'm sure my uncle invented this machine.

2. Rewrite these sentences. Keep the same meaning.
a The prize was awarded to me! I
b The police stopped Phil for speeding. Phil
c Somebody built this monument in 1716. This
d Documents were given to me to sign. I
e Someone warned him not to do it. H

Movies play an important role in my life and of course I like to go to the cinema. As for me it is an available popular form of art, I find visiting cinemas is one of the best ways of spending my free time. And everyone can choose his favorite genre of film. There are such genres of feature films like a thriller, a musical, a drama and a comedy. To my mind movies extend our knowledge about people, about the world we live. But sometimes we do need something amusing, pleasant and funny. That’s why I prefer comedies. And there is no doubt that a good film gives us an excellent entertainment. Watching a good film with children helps us in upbringing.
Фильмы играют важную роль в моей жизни и, конечно, я люблю ходить в кино. Для меня это доступный и популярный вид искусства, я считаю, посещение кинотеатров является одним из лучших провести свободное время. И каждый может выбрать свой любимый жанр фильма. Есть такие жанры художественных фильмов, как триллер, мюзикл, драма и комедия. На мой взгляд, фильмы расширяют наши знания о людях, о мире, где мы живем. Всем известно, что мы живем в очень трудное время, в настоящее время. Но иногда нам нужно что-нибудь забавное, приятное и смешное. Вот почему я предпочитаю комедии. И нет никакого сомнения, что хороший фильм станет нам отличным развлечением. Просмотр хороших фильмов с детьми нам в их воспитании.

1. He is being looked for by the police.

2. What happened to his legs?

3. It is poor advice.

4. His income is quite high.

5. This information is old.

6. This cat doesn't catch mice.

7. She doesn't have very long hair.

8. The goods are spoiled.

9. That is good news.

10. Where is the money?  It is in the wallet.

11. These people are Germans.

12. Why are your clothes on the floor? Put it down.

1. Physics is his favorite subject.

2. Your success makes me happy.

3. These children are still young.

4. It's terrible furniture.

5. He had two sons-in-law.

6. I don't like rainy weather.

7. Where are the scissors?

8. It's heavy luggage.

9. These are dirty clothes.

10. The police know everything.

11. My watch is slightly ahead of time.

12. His advice is always correct.