C1 GRAMMAR MGL The passive HARDCORE

 
1) a They are collecting the rubbish on Tuesday this week.

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b The police have already arrested both of the suspects.

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c We have decided that your contract will not be renewed.

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d Someone stole my bike last week.

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e The chef cooked the fish perfectly.

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f We’ll reach a decision next week.

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g The builders completed the building at the end of last month.

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h People deliver all our products to your door.

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i We have asked Pauline to take over the job until the end of June.

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j While they were making the film, the money ran out.

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2) Local cheeses

 

Traditional cheeses (produce) in many regions of the UK and (name) after the area in which they (first / develop). Cheddar, a hard cheese with a strong, nutty taste, is the most popular and (now / make) all over the world. A ‘true’ Cheddar must come from the counties of Somerset, Dorset or Devon in southwest England or specifically from the Somerset village from which it (take) its name. Wensleydale (come) from the Yorkshire Dales (valleys) in northern England. Originally made from sheep’s milk, it (base) on a recipe introduced by the Cistercian monks in the 11th century and has a mild refreshing flavour. Traditional Lancashire, from northwest England, has a light, salty flavour. During the Industrial Revolution (around 1760-1830) Lancashire cheese (become) the staple food of the mill workers. Caerphilly, a crumbly cheese, (first / produce) in the Welsh town of that name in about 1831. The cheese (soak) overnight in salt water to seal in the moisture. It was popular with the local coalminers who (lose) a lot of salt during their work underground. Blue Stilton, made only in the counties of Lancashire, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire, (prize) as the ‘king’ of British cheeses.


3) Blocked drains shut gallery link

 

A multi-million pound underground tunnel connecting two of Edinburgh’s art galleries d (close) for two weeks so that blocked drains which have dogged the building from the outset can be fixed. The repair work (estimate) to cost around £100,000 but it is unclear who will foot the bill. Major losses (expect) at the museum and at the gallery restaurant, which (house) in the link and (force) to shut whilst the work (carry out). The head of buildings said it was likely that the fault had occurred while the tunnel (construct). ‘It probably happened while it (build) because we have had blockage problems since it opened. We (tell) it will cost around £100,000 - who will pay or it will be the issue.’ A spokeswoman for the National Galleries said: ‘Everything (do) to ensure minimal disruption to visitors. Many of the educational workshops and events (accommodate) elsewhere in the galleries. The National Gallery of Scotland and the Royal Scottish Academy Building by the work, and will open as normal throughout.’ The work to the faulty drainage system at the Weston Link, which (complete) in August 2004, will take eight weeks from mid-February until the start of March.


4) a A number of trainee doctors examined Dora.

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b The extent of the flood-damage has surprised everyone.

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c Someone used a counterfeit key to open the security door.

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d The freezing conditions put off many would-be shoppers.

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e Someone used a brick to smash the window.

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f The high cost of gas and electricity is hitting some families hard.

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g The force of the explosion blew in the windows on nearby buildings.

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h The high winds damaged several buildings.

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i Somebody used a blunt instrument to hit the security guard on the head.

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j The unusually high tide completely washed away the sea wall.

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5) Wangari Maathai 

 

Wangari Maathai (award) the Nobel Peace Prize in 2004. She (praise) by the Nobel committee as 'a source of inspiration for everyone in Africa fighting for sustainable development, democracy and peace'. When she started her Green Belt movement in 1977, Kenya was suffering from deforestation and desertification. Thousands of trees (cut down) and many families (leave) in poverty as a result. Since then, her successful campaign to mobilize women to plant some 30 million trees (copy) by other countries. During that time the movement (transform) into a campaign on education, nutrition and other issues. Her campaign has not always been popular. Mrs Maathai (arrest) several times for campaigning against deforestation in Africa, and once she (beat) unconscious by heavy handed police. But in elections in 2002, she (elect) as an MP as part of an opposition coalition which swept to power, and she (appoint) as a deputy environment minister in 2003.


6) a The managing director promised me a pay-rise.

by the managing director.

 

b They sent me the contract by courier the next day.

The contract .

 

c A multi-national company is taking over our firm.

Our firm .

 

d Several people noticed the man trying to climb in the window.

by several people.

 

e They awarded David a medal for bravery.

David .

 

f They made Sylvia take the exam again.

Sylvia .

 

g An elderly aunt gave Paul the paintings.

Paul .

 

h The police are going to look into the case.

by the police.

 

i They considered any further rescue attempts pointless.

Any further .

 

j They elected George president for a second term.

George .

 

 


7) a Pinewood Studios will rebuild the James Bond stage which fire destroyed at the weekend, according to a statement from the studios.

 

b Nobody has yet confirmed the cause of the plaze at Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire, which left the celebrated stage completely gutted.

 

c They had completed shooting of the latest production adn were removing the film sets, a spokesperson explained.

 

d 'We have not yet assessed the full effects of this incident, but it won't affect the financial performance of the company.'

 

e Someone called Buckinghamshire Fire Brigade at 1118 BST on Sunday.

 

f Eight fire engines tackled the blaze, and the smoke was visible from ten miles away.

 

g The roof covering the stage caved in through fire damage and they required special equipment to reach it.

 

h It is the second time fire has destroyed the stage, originally built for the 1977 Bond film The Spy Who Loved Me.

 

i They previously rebuilt the building following a fire in 1984 after which they treated six people for bunrs, smoke inhalation, and shock.

 

j Since its reopening, when they christened it The Albert R Broccoli 007 Stage after the long-time producer of the series, they have used it in five James Bond films.


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