Example: People say that he is a criminal.

He is said to be a criminal.

1. They say that he is a strict disciplinarian.

2. People believe that he is in favor of the change.

3. People say that this plant is a remedy for cancer.

4. They say that his company is in trouble.

5. They told us not to come back.

6. They say that these kinds of dogs are very aggressive.

7. They did not allow me to visit my husband.

Exercise 3. Match parts to make up the Complex Subject sentences.

The students are likely	to be emotionally fragile
My co-workers are supposed	to be a messy child
Julia’s little son seems	to be very boring and monotonous
My job appeared	to be a close-knit family
The Browns proved	to be doing well
All my classmates are said	to have arrived
The American delegation is reported	to be sent to Boston University
Robert applied for a job but happened	to consult our foreign partners
Little children are supposed	to visit us this year
Our friends are unlikely	to make a negative impression at the interview

 

Exercise 4. Join the elements of the Complex Object structure. Use the proper form of the verb.

Example: He – to fall in love with her (to be sure).

He is sure to fall in love with her.

1. They - to enjoy the film (to appear).

2. Tom – to catch the train (to happen).

3. Ann – to be married (to be reported).

4. She – to have lost her money (to turn out).

5. Her classmates – to be having a test (to seem).

6. Jill – to have been badly injured in a car accident (to be said).

7. The concert – to begin at 8. (to be supposed)

8. Her husband – to get a pay increase next month (to be expected).

9. Your sister – to behave foolishly (to be thought).

10. Her visa – to be no longer valid (to be found).

 

Exercise 5. Look at the list of verbs and use the most suitable verbs in the following sentences:

Example: The Prime Minister _____________ to have addressed the nation.

The Prime Minister is reported to have addressed the nation.

1. The commander-in-chief_____________ to have been awarded an order.

2. The Prime Minister _____________ to have visited Siberia.

3. Bessie’s husband _____________ to have been travelling around the United States for a month.

4. A hotel receptionist _____________ to register the visitors at the hotel.

5. The Beatles _____________ to have been the most popular group of all times.

6. The storm _____________ to be approaching and _____________ to be causing much damage.

7. The eruption of Vesuvius _____________ to have destroyed Pompeii.

8. The balloon _____________ to be launched in the air.

 

Exercise 6. Paraphrase the sentences. Use the Complex Subject structure.

Example: The boy is sure (to punish)for what he’s done.

The boy is sure to be punished for what he’s done.

1. I happened (to pass) by your house when I heard the noise.

2. Where’s Jim? He seems (to leave).

3. You look so flushed. You seem (to run) high temperature.

4. It’s so nice here. Everybody seems (to enjoy) the party.

5. The storm is reported (to cause) much damage and (to kill) many people.

6. The public was reported (to give) a warm reception to the pop group.

7. This was the moment that seemed (to mark) the start of the interview.

8. Our yachtsman Konyukhov is said (to visit) many countries around the world.

9. The weather isn’t likely (to change) for the better today.

10. She seemed (to listen) carefully to what he said.

 

Exercise 7. Paraphrase the sentences. Use to be supposed to …

Example: Before dialing the number at the public phone put the money in the slot.

You are supposed to put the money first, then dial the number.

1. In England people waiting for a bus queue up.

2. Visitors to Moscow must register at the police station as soon as they arrive.

3. The film is not to be watched by children under sixteen.

4. The doctor prescribed this medicine to me and I must take it.

5. You should not leave your things in public places.

6. The grass is fresh and green. Don’t walk on it.

7. I’ve bought this soup powder. But how can I cook it?

8. When you get on the bus you must pay the conductor at once.

9. What sort of uniform must I wear at this job?

 

Exercise 8. You are planning a trip to London. What are you expected to do? Use the suggested words and phrases.

Example: to choose a flight – First of all, I am expected to choose the most suitable flight.

To choose an airline, to get a visa, to look up the time-table, to make a reservation, to book a ticket beforehand, to pack the luggage, to the taxi to the airport, to go through the customs, to submit the passport at the passport control, to check (by the security service), to go to the departure lounge and wait there till the flight is announced, to have a good book to read during the flight.

PART 2

A Budget of Articles on Selected Topics

Unit1. Politics

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