C. Read the text below and circle the correct verb form. Before the Internet, the only ways to receive information
were through television, radio and newspapers. The Internet
1 changed / was changed people’s lives and it 2 is using / is being used
by more and more people as a means of communication as well as a way
to keep up to date. Specifically, recent studies 3 have shown / have been
shown that 4 out of 5 people rely on the Internet to get their news. Barry
Smith, owner of the News Outlet website, says, ‘We 4 have seen / have been
seen a major increase in the number of people who visit our website in the
last few years. In the past, news websites weren’t as popular and television
5 considered / was considered the best way to keep up with current events.
Now people are 6 recognising / being recognised that news sites can
provide updates much faster than daily newspapers, and that they offer more
choice compared to a small handful of TV channels.
G. Rewrite the following sentences in the Passive Voice, starting with the
words given.
1. Asemgul gave me an interesting book to read.
I
2. People think that Mr Ayanov is very good at his job.
Mr Ayanov
3. His mother didn’t let him play video games until he had done his homework.
He
4. They saw Bob enter his office and lock the door.
Bob
5. The organisers of the concert made everyone wait outside the stadium for half
an hour.
Everyone
6. The manager has sent a message to all the employees.
A
7. People hope that scientists will find a cure for cancer soon.
It
8. They believe that the rain caused the accident.
The accident
seen a major increase in the number of people who visit our website in the
last few years. In the past, news websites weren’t as popular and television
Объяснение:
een a major increase in the number of people who visit our website in the
last few years. In the past, news websites weren’t as popular and television
5 considered / was considered the best way to keep up with current events.
Now people are 6 recognising / being recognised that news sites can
provide updates much faster than daily newspapers, and that they offer more
choice compared to a small handful of TV channels.
G. Rewrite the following sentences in the Passive Voice, starting with the
words given.
1. Asemgul gave me an interesting book to read.
I
2. People think that Mr Ayanov is very good at his job.
Mr Ayanov
3. His mother didn’t let him play video games until he had done his homework.
He
4. They saw Bob enter his office and lock the door.
Bob
5. The organisers of the concert made everyone wait outside the stadium for half
an hour.
Everyone
6. The manager has sent a message to all the employees.
A
7. People hope that scientists will find a cure for cancer soon.
It