Open the brackets, using the correct form of the Infinitive.

I. 1. He seems (read) since morning. 2. She seems (work) at his problem since she came here. 3. He appears (know) French well. He is said (spend) his youth in Paris. 4. The enemy was reported (overthrow) the defence and (advance) towards the city. 5. You seem (look) for trouble. 6. They seem (quarrel). I could hear their angry voices. 7. They are supposed (work) at the problem for the last two months. 8. Her ring was believed (lose) until she happened (find) it while cleaning the house. It turned out (drop) between the sofa and the wall. 9. They seemed (wait) for ages.

II. 1. She smiled broadly and waved her hand. She seemed (recognize) me. 2. Even if he is out, you needn't worry. He is sure (leave) the key under the door-mat. 3. At that time I happened (work) at my first novel. 4. You won't be likely (miss) the train if you start right away. 5. Don't cry! Everything is bound (get) right between you. 6. She lost her head and seemed (forget) the little English she knew. 7. A young woman is supposed (write) this book. 8. You needn't mention it again. He is not likely (forget) it. 9. He is believed (teach) by his father. 10. You needn't tell me this. I happened (give) all the details by Mother. 11. She is expected (operate) on today. 12. Just look at his hands. He is sure (work) in the garage.

III. 1. He seems (be satisfied) to be doing nothing. 2. It seemed it would take not less than a page (put) it into words. 3. The book is likely (publish) and (appear) on sale pretty soon. It is sure (sell) well and (sell) out in no time. 4. The man appears (know) practically all European languages; he is said (learn) them while traveling. 5. The river was reported (overflow) the banks and (advance) towards the suburbs of the city. 6. You seem (look) for trouble. 7. The committee is said (revise) the program and (work out) a plan of its realization. 8. The man seemed (study) me and I felt uneasy in his presence. 9. The book was believed (lose) until the librarian happened (find) it during the inventory. It turned out (misplace). 10. The strength of the metal proved (overestimate) by the designer. The engineer claimed (warn) against its use for the purpose as it was likely (deform) under great load. 11. We seem (fly) over the sea for quite a time and there is yet no land (see). 12. We don't seem (acquaint), at least I can't remember even (meet) him.

2. Practise the following according to the models:

Model 1: He doesn't usually play chess.

- Well, he seems to be playing chess today.

He doesn't usually...

1. do the shopping. 2. wait for his wife. 3. bring his wife flowers. 4. collect the children from school. 5. help his wife. 6. talk to his mother-in-law. 7. quarrel with his neighbours. 8. play with the children. 9. walk to work. 10. carry his wife's parcels.

Model 2: A group of tourists visits an old palace, they ask their guide questions about its owner. The guide doesn't seem to be sure about the details.

- Did he live here? (most of his life)

- Yes, he seems to have lived here most of his life. Yes, he is said to have lived here most of his life. Yes, he is supposed to have lived here most of his life.

1. Did he build any other houses? (several) 2. Did he employ a large staff? (huge) 3. Did he hunt? (when he was a young man) 4. Did he keep race-horses? (all his life) 5. Did they win races? (quite a lot of) 6. Did he sell his other houses? (two of them) 7. Did he quarrel with neighbours? (some of them) 8. Did he leave the country? (after the second duel) 9. Did he die abroad? (in Paris)

3. Paraphrase the following sentences using the Complex Subject:

Model 1: It seemed that he knew the subject well.

- He seemed to know the subject well.

1. It happened that they met that very day. 2. It proved that there were some broken cups in the case. 3. It seems that the play has made a deep impression on him. 4. It proved that he was a very experienced worker. 5. It appears that the house was built in the eighteenth cen­tury. 6. It happened that there was a doctor there at that time. 7. It appears that there are different opinions on this subject. 8. It happened that he was at home at that time. 9. It seems that there is a great difference between these two samples.

Model 2: It is reported that the delegation has left London.

- The delegation is reported to have left London.

1. It is known that he has a large collection of pictures. 2. It may be said that the new theatre is the most beautiful building in the town. 3. It was reported that the ship had arrived in Odessa. 4. It can't be considered that the results of the experiment are bad. 5. It is expected that many people will attend the meeting. 6. It is believed that there is hope of reaching an agreement. 7. It is said that the expedition has reached Vladivostok. 8. It is considered that this mine is the best in the district. 9. It can be expected that the weather will improve soon. 10. It can't be expected that the Petersburg football team will win. 11. It is said that there are many difficulties in solving this problem.