3) Test yourself:
Passive Voice. Present, Past

Task 1. Present or past
1. St. Petersburg was founded in 1703. (был основан, Past Simple)
2. The trees were planted last autumn.
3. We were met at the station .
4. English is spoken all over the world.
5. Bread and cakes are sold at the baker’s.

Task 2. Underline the correct verb form.
1. The letter (wrote/was written) yesterday.
2. The cats (is feed/are fed) every day.
3. He (was given/is given) a present yesterday.
4. Our uncle (meet/ was met) at the airport.
5. The essay (is written /are written) .

Task 3. Change the verbs into the correct form.
1. Some flowers (sell) in the street.
2. Books (bring) yesterday.
3. Last Sunday I (invite) to the cinema by Mary.
4. Dinner (is cooked/cooks) in the evening.

Lionel Messi was born, 24 June 1987, in Rosario, Argentina to a working-class family. His father was a factory steel worker, and his mother a cleaner.

He began playing from an early age, and his talent was soon apparent. However, at the age of 11, Messi was diagnosed with growth hormone deficiency (GHD). This was a condition that stunted growth and required expensive medical treatment, including the use of the drug Human growth hormone.

His local club, River Plate were interested in signing Messi but didn’t want to pay for his medical treatment. However, Messi was given a trial with Barcelona, and coach Carles Rexach was impressed – offering Messi a contract (written on a paper napkin!) which included paying for Messi’s treatment in Spain. Messi moved to Barcelona with his father and became part of the prestigious FC Barcelona youth academy.

a) Tom has lost his key.

b) Many accidents are caused by dangerous driving.

c) A cinema is a place where films are shown.

d) People don't use this road very often.

e) This house was built in 1960.

f) This situation is serious. Something must be done before it is too late.

g) My car has disappeared.

h) Have you heard the news? The President has been shot.

i) A new supermarket will be built here next year.

j) When I came to a party, John had already gone.

a) Том потерял свой ключ.

b) Многие аварии происходят из-за опасного вождения.

c) Кино - это место, где показывают фильмы.

d) Люди используют эту дорогу не очень часто.

д) Этот дом был построен в 1960 году.

f) Эта ситуация серьезная. Что-то нужно сделать, пока не стало слишком поздно.

g) Моя машина исчезла.

h) Слышал новость? В президента стреляли.

i) В следующем году здесь будет построен новый универсам.

j) Когда я пришел на вечеринку, Джон уже ушел.