Put the verbs in brackets into the correct passive form.
1 The stories that are published (publish) in the tabloids are not always true.
2 All the details for the school dance (organise) by the end of next week.
3 The injured people (take) to the hospital as we speak.
4 Maybe the local festival (cancel) this year.
5 The dates for this year’s dance competition (not/decide) yet.
6 I think the photographer should (give) an award for his stunning wildlife images.
7 Our local charity (establish) ten years ago.
8 The Royal Ascot race is going (hold) in June.

2 Put the verbs in brackets into the correct passive form.

1 A: What did you think of the chocolate fashion show? B: I was amazed (amaze) by how creative the designs were!
2 A: I’d love to go and see the Venice Regatta. B: Me too, but it (always/hold) in September, when I have to go back to school.
3 A: How will we get tickets to the show? B: They can (book) online if we have a credit card. 4 A: When is the school band holding their next concert? B: I don't know. Nothing (announce) yet.
5 A: John’s sculpture is fantastic! B: I know. Perhaps it (display) at the local gallery.
6 A: Have they served dinner yet? B: Actually, it (serve) right now.

5 Rewrite the sentences in the passive.
Пример: 1 They hadn't paid for the tickets.
The tickets hadn't been paid for.
2 Thousands of people were watching the horse race.
3 Who created that strange sculpture?
4 He can’t have stolen your camera.
5 The acrobats will perform a difficult stunt.
6 They are showing a documentary about strange festivals at the moment. 7 They make the statues with ice. 8 She hurt her back during training.

8 Rewrite the sentences in the passive, as in the example.
пример: 1 People think that he is a good photographer.
a He is thought to be a good photographer. b It is thought that he is a good photographer.
2 Everyone believes that last year’s Winter Carnival was very successful.
a Last year’s Winter Carnival .
b It .
3 They say he is preparing his latest art show these days.
a He . b It . 4 Everyone expects that attendance at this year’s Ice Festival will be higher.
a Attendance at this year’s Ice Festival . b It .
5 There are reports that the neighbours were making a lot of noise last night.
a The neighbours .
b It