5.3. Complex Subject

Exercise 282. Translate the sentences into Russian.

1. That old man is said to be 108 years old.

2. Henry is said to eat ten eggs a day.

3. The wanted man is believed to be living in New York.

4. The strike is expected to begin tomorrow.

5. Two lost people are reported to have been found alive in the mountains.

6. Let’s go and see that film. It’s supposed to be very good.

7. The artist is thought by most people to be a genius.

8. Nothing seems to have changed.

9. I’m supposed to be meeting Tom at 8.15.

10. The train was supposed to arrive at 11.30 but it was 40 minutes late.

11. You were supposed to clean the windows. Why didn’t you do it?

Exercise 283. Paraphrase the sentences with the Complex Subject.

Example: It is believed that the wanted man is living in New York.

The wanted man is believed to be living in New York.

1. It is said that many people are homeless after the flood.

Many people are said …

2. It is known that the Prime Minister is in favour of the new law.

The Prime Minister …

3. It is expected that the government will lose the election.

The government …

4. It is thought that the prisoner escaped by climbing over the wall.

The prisoner …

5. It is believed that the thieves got in through the kitchen window.

The thieves …

6. It is alleged that he drove through the town at 90 miles an hour.

He …

7. It is reported that two people were seriously injured in the accident.

Two people …

7. It is said that three men were arrested after the explosion.

Three men …

Exercise 284. Open the brackets and use the Complex Subject.

Example: He is thought (study) now.

He is thought to be studying now.

1. He is considered (be) a good musician.

2. They are thought (go away) some days ago.

3. James is expected (make) a report next Wednesday.

4. Steve is known (help) them to solve a problem when they were in trouble.

5. Mozart is known (compose) a lot of wonderful pieces of music.

6. The film is considered (be) the worst of the year.

7. She is supposed (work) in the laboratory from 2 to 6 p.m. tomorrow.

8. They are known (make) a new discovery a month ago.

9. He is expected (manage) the business himself.

10. He is said (be) at the customs office now.

11. The delegation is reported (leave) Prague tonight at 11a.m.

12. They are known (live) in Egypt for a long time.

13. He is believed (work) at an urgent problem now.

Exercise 285. Change these sentences using be likely, be unlikely, be sure.

Example: He may come on Sunday.

He is likely to come on Sunday.

She may not allow us to go there.

She is unlikely to allow us to go there.

They will certainly help us.

They are sure to help us.

1. They may have a good time in the resort in July.

2. Johnson will certainly win this match.

3. The Lufthansa plane may not reach the place of destination on time due to bad weather conditions.

4. You may miss the train unless you hurry.

5. She may not go by plane.

6. Professor Stevenson may be invited to the conference.

7. Paul and Mary will certainly get married soon.

8. They may not follow my recommendations.

9. After wedding they may go on a world tour.

10. This picture will certainly be the best at the exhibition.

Exercise 286. Make sentences to express certainty or uncertainty using seem and appear.

Example: Do you remember his name? – Unfortunately, I don’t

remember his name.

I don’t seem/appear to remember his name.

1. “They got married a month ago. Is Mary happy?” “Yes, she is happy. ”

2. “Does Sue have a key to her suitcase?” “No, she has lost it.”

3. “We are so late. I’m sure Mr Richrdson has gone.” “No, he is waiting for you.”

4. “She looks nice.” “Yes, she has put on weight a bit.”

5. “I want to be introduce to Paul.” “Oh, Bob can help you. He knows him well.”

6. “I have much trouble with my washing machine.” “No problem. I can fix it.”

7. “Does he still work for Cranberry?” “No, he has changed his job.”

8. “Is she still abroad?” “No, she returned two months ago and is giving a new course of lectures at the university.”

Exercise 287. Change the sentences to express an unexpected result or surprise using turn.

Example: Bob knows Mr Gibson.

Bob turns out to know Mr Gibson.

1. The interview with the young artist was rather interesting.

2. The prices at the hotel were reasonable.

3. The conversation with them was rather unpleasant.

4. The young man was a smuggler.

5. Paul was a qualified economist.

6. Yesterday’s film was thoughtful.

7. The weather in June was rainy.

8. The workshop was rather useful for economists.

9. I bought a book which is a best0seller.

10. The English grammar is rather easy.

Exercise 288. Translate the sentences into English using the Complex Subject.

1. Предполагают, что Рэчел живет в Нью-Йорке.

2. Говорят, ирландское детство Фрэнка было очень трудным.

3. Кажется, Маргарет сделала это специально для вас.

4. Оказалось, что Билл – хороший переводчик.

5. Мы не ожидали, что обсуждение курсовых работ будет таким интересным.

6. Говорят, водопады очень красивы.

7. Говорят, он установил еще один рекорд.

8. Известно, что делегация уже выехала домой.

9. Полагают, что перевод новой книги Джоан Роулинг уже напечатан.

10. Известно, что труппа сейчас репетирует новую пьесу.

Exercise 289. Translate the sentences into English using the Complex Subject.

1. Стивен обязательно выиграет эту игру.

2. Известно, что Питер уехал в Осло.

3. Эту пьесу считают самой интересной в театре.

4. Кажется, она готовит яблочный пирог. Пахнет очень вкусно.

5. Боб, наверно, нам поможет. Да, он наверняка нам поможет.

6. Полагают, что они уехали вчера.

7. По-видимому, переговоры закончатся завтра.

8. Полагают, что эта работа была выполнена успешно.

9. Говорят, что участники конференции уже приехали.

10. Пит, по-видимому, пишет новую книгу.

11. Известно, что Джек Лондон написал много прекрасных книг.

12. Предполагают, что они смогут решить этот вопрос тотчас же.