10. Change sentences so that the focus is on the employee not the personnel recruiter.

1. Yesterday, I was offered a new job.

2. I was emailed a message about an opening at a startup company, which intrigued me.

3. The job skills were described to me. (It’s not possible to make "I" the subject with the verb "describe".)

4. I was told some details about the job.

5. I was promised a much better salary.

6. It was suggested that I keep an open mind.

7. I was asked a few questions about my availability.

8. I was given an invitation to visit the company offices.

9. I was introduced to the group that I would work with.

10. Today, I accepted and am being hired.

Ex.11. Put into active.

1. You should check your test before handing in.

2. My cousin offered him a new bank loan.

3. Many young people use mobile phones.

4. Amanda has taken my wallet.

5. They are packing the packets into the plastic boxes.

6. Who won the prize?

7. The police are questioning Harry.

8. Will they make a new decision soon?

9. A thief has stolen my jewellery.

10. An unknown artist painted the portrait.

11. My mum told me to get ready to the flight.

12. Have the school authorities decided that Mr. Anderson will come back.

13. You will have to fill in the form.

14. Someone found her 2 weeks ago.

15. Where did you see him?

Ex.15. Translate into English.

1. These questions/matters are usually discussed after work.

2. Are many houses built in your city?

3. Do you know that this book was translated into English only two yeas ago.

4. I was asked to help him (to) finish this work today so had to stay in the office after work.

5. He can be given these magazines (on) Monday morning.

6. Have you been shown all everything you wanted to see?

7. He must be found now/at once.

8. This film is much spoken talked about.

9. Petrov's lectures are listened to with interest.

10. Comrade Ivanov must be sent for at once.

Test 1

Task 1. Put into passive.

1. I'm glad that all my friends are accepted by my parents.

2. My cousin was offered a new job last week.

3. Tom can be expelled from school now.

4. The grass in my garden is being cut at the moment.

5. My resignation will be handed in tomorrow.

6. A new law about smoking in public may be introduced soon.

7. I had been given a present from Jane before I invited her to my birthday party.

8. Our project can't be finished this week.

9. Five letters of application have been sent by my brother so far.

10. A new road will have been built by next month.

Task 3. Change from passive into active.

1.The audience misunderstood me.

2. They have completely destroyed the factory.

3. A young pianist has given the concert.

4. Who invented the light bulb?

5.The cook did not prepare the menu.

6. They will give me a reward tomorrow.

7. A dog has rescued Sam.

8. 2 detectives are carrying out an investigation.

9.Who invented it?

10. They did not inform her about the meeting.

Task 4. Translate into English.

1. The children were told be at home at eight (o'clock).

2. Who was this article written by?

3. When will these letters and newspapers be brought? - I think only in an hour.

4. We were asked if French was taught at our school.

5. When will this telegram be sent?

6. He was asked when the telegram would be sent.

7. I was taken to the theatre for the first time when I was (years old).

8. A lot of Many questions were asked after the lecture

9. I was told that you were leaving the next day the following day. I've been told that you are leaving tomorrow'.

10. I think (that) this book will be much spoken (talked) about.