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MAKE oftenaboutpreparation I made breakfast for eveyone

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1 Whathedidwasterrible.Hedidn'teven................................anapology.
2 He's................................anappointmenttoseethedentistonThursday.
3 Haveyou................................allthearrangementsyet?
4 Ialways................................mybedbeforebreakfast.
5 Vincent:EnglishfootballfanscametoValencialastweekend.
Maria:Didthey................................anydamage?
6 Becarefulthatyou................................therightdecision.
7 Who'sgoingto................................dinner?Youorme?
8 Everyone................................abigefforttohelpyesterday.
9 ThedoctortoldmeIhaveto................................exerciseregularly.
10 Wouldyou................................ meafavourandfeedthecatwhileI'maway.
11 Stop................................afuss.I'mperfectlyalright.
12 Beforeyougoout,youhaveto................................yourhomework,OK?
13 ThefilmPansLabyrinth................................adeepimpressiononme.
14 Thedecoratorshave................................anexcellentjob.JulianandIaredelighted.
15 A:................................lovenotwar.
B:Sure,ifsomebodywillletme.
16 Thiscakeisdelicious.Didyoureally................................it?
17 Thehousewasadisaster.They................................aterriblemess.
18 I................................areallyterriblemistakeinmydrivingtest.
19 They're................................plansfortheirwedding.
20 She................................crosswordpuzzlesonthetraineveryday.
21 Wenormally................................theshoppingonSaturdaymornings.
22 Listen.I................................lunchsoyoucandothewashingup.It'sonlyfair.
23 Darrenwasfinedfor................................80kphina50kpharea.Itserveshimright.
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Answers
Whathedidwasterrible.Hedidn'tevenmakeanapology.
1
He'smadeanappointmenttoseethedentistonThursday.
2
Haveyoumadeallthearrangementsyet?
3
Ialwaysmakemy
4
bedbeforebreakfast.
Vincent:EnglishfootballfanscametoValencialastweekend.
5
Maria:Didtheydoany damage?
Becarefulthatyoumaketherightdecision.
6
Who'sgoingtomakedinner?Youorme?
7
Everyonemadeabigefforttohelpyesterday.
8
hedoctortoldmeIhavetodoexerciseregularly.
9
WouldyoudomeafavourandfeedthecatwhileI'maway.
10
Stopmakinga
11
fuss.I'mperfectlyalright.
Beforeyougoout,youhavetodoyourhomework,OK?
12
ThefilmPansLabyrinthmadeadeepimpressiononme.
13
Thedecoratorshavedoneanexcellentjob.JulianandIaredelighted.
14
A:Makelovenotwar.
15
B:Sure,ifsomebodywillletme.
Thiscakeisdelicious.Didyoureally
16
makeit?
Thehousewasadisaster.Theymadeaterriblemess.
17
Imadeareallyterriblemistakeinmydrivingtest.
18
They'remakingplansfortheirwedding.
19
Shedoescrosswordpuzzlesonthetraineveryday.
20
WenormallydotheshoppingonSaturdaymornings.
21
Listen.Imadelunchsoyoucandothewashingup.It'sonlyfair.
22
Darrenwasfinedfordoing80kphina50kpharea.Serveshimright.
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PASSIVE OF REPORTING VERBS

Sometimes when you are reporting what people say or believe, you dont know, or you
dont want to say, who exactly the `people are. So you use an impersonal construction:
People believe that thousands of birds died.
The same idea can be expressed by using the passive in two different ways:
a) subject + passive of reporting verb + `to infinitive
Hundreds of thousands of birds are believed to have died.
b) It + passive of reporting verb + that + clause
It is believed that hundreds of thousands of birds died.
Some other reporting verbs that can be used in this way are:
calculate, claim, consider, discover, estimate, expect, feel, hope, know, prove, report,
say, show, think, understand, etc.
With present reference, the passive is followed by the present infinitive:
People think that Johnson is in Cardiff.
Johnson is thought to be in Cardiff.
With past reference, the passive is followed by the past infinitive:
People believe that Johnson left Cardiff last month.
Johnson is believed to have left Cardiff last month.
Present and past continuous infinitives are also used:
They think that the forger is living in Florence.
The forger is thought to be living in Florence.
People know that the suspect has been dealing with drugs.
The suspect is known to have been dealing with drugs.
Passive infinitives can also appear:
People believe that the portrait was painted by Vermeer.
The portrait is believed to have been painted by Vermeer.
They think that the staff are given a bonus whenever they have to work overtime.
The staff are thought to be given a bonus whenever they have to work overtime.
The reporting verb can also be past:
People considered the government had spent too much.
The government was considered to have paid too much.

Rewrite each sentence so that the meaning stays the same.

People think that neither side wanted war.
Neither side is ...................................................................................................

People say that fewer than 1,000 blue whales survive in the southern hemisphere.
Fewer ................................................................................................................

Everyone knows that eating fruit is good for you.

Eating fruit ........................................................................................................

People consider that one in three bathing beaches is unfit for swimming.
One in three bathing beaches ............................................................................

At least 130,000 dolphins are reported to be caught in the nets of tuna fishers every year.
It is ....................................................................................................................

It is estimated that in the past 15 years about 10 million dolphins have been killed.
About 10 million dolphins ...............................................................................

In ancient Greece people thought dolphins were men who had abandoned life on land.
In ancient Greece it ..........................................................................................

In ancient Rome it was believed that dolphins carried souls to heaven.

In ancient Rome dolphins ................................................................................

People say that the company invested fifty million pounds last week.
The company ....................................................................................................

10 People say Mr Clark was difficult to work with when he was younger.
Mr Clark ...........................................................................................................
11 Someone has calculated that the water of the River Rhine contains over 2,000 chemicals.
It .......................................................................................................................
12 Everyone thought the painting had been destroyed in the fire.
The painting ......................................................................................................
13 It is believed that the Chinese invented gunpowder.
The Chinese ......................................................................................................
14 About 1 million papers are thought to have been sold.
People ...............................................................................................................
15 It is thought that the two injured men were repairing high-tension cable.
The two .............................................................................................................
16 We hope that the government has prepared a plan.
The government ................................................................................................
17 People say that Mr Bond was having business difficulties when he was charged with fraud.
Mr Bond ............................................................................................................
18 It is thought that this treasure dates from the 19th century.
This treasure ......................................................................................................
19 People believe that a professional thief stole the painting.
It ........................................................................................................................

KEY

PASSIVE OF REPORTING VERBS

Rewrite each sentence so that the meaning stays the same.

1

People think that neither side wanted war.

Neither side is thought to have wanted war.

People say that fewer than 1,000 blue whales survive in the southern hemisphere.
Fewer than 1,000 blue whales are said to survive in the southern hemisphere.

Everyone knows that eating fruit is good for you.

Eating fruit is known to be good for you.

People consider that one in three bathing beaches is unfit for swimming.
One in three bathing beaches is considered unfit for swimming.

At least 130,000 dolphins are reported to be caught in the nets of tuna fishers every year.
It is reported that at least 130,000 dolphins are caught in the nets of tuna fishers every year.

It is estimated that in the past 15 years about 10 million dolphins have been killed.
About 10 million dolphins are estimated to have been killed in the past 15 years.

In ancient Greece people thought dolphins were men who had abandoned life on land.
In ancient Greece it was thought that dolphins were men who had abandoned life on earth.

In ancient Rome it was believed that dolphins carried souls to heaven.

In ancient Rome dolphins were believed to carry souls to heaven.

People say that the company invested fifty million pounds last week.
The company is said to have invested fifty million pounds last week.

10 People say Mr Clark was difficult to work with when he was younger.
Mr Clark is said to have been difficult to work with when he was younger.
11 Someone has calculated that the water of the River Rhine contains over 2,000 chemicals.
It has been calculated that the water of the River Rhine contains over
12 Everyone thought the painting had been destroyed in the fire.
The painting was thought to have been destroyed in the fire.
13 It is believed that the Chinese invented gunpowder.
The Chinese are believed to have invented gunpowder.
14 About 1 million papers are thought to have been sold.
People think that about 1 million papers have been sold.
15 It is thought that the two injured men were repairing high-tension cable.
The two injured men are thought to have been repairing high-tension cable.
16 We hope that the government has prepared a plan.
The government is hoped to have prepared a plan.
17 People say that Mr Bond was having business difficulties when he was charged with fraud.
Mr Bond is said to have been having business difficulties when he was charged with fraud.
18 It is thought that this treasure dates from the 19th century.
This treasure is thought to date from the 19th century.
19 People believe that a professional thief stole the painting.
It is believed that the painting was stolen by a professional thief/ a professional thief.

DO
30 mph (miles per
hour)
badly
your best
business
chores
a course
a crossword
damage
the dishes / the
washing up
a drawing
your duty
an exam
exercise
an exercise
someone a favour
the gardening
good
you good
your hair
harm
homework
housework
the ironing
a job
the laundry / the
washing
your nails
a painting
paperwork
research
the shopping

Many people do more than 30 mph through this town. Its

very dangerous.
She did very badly on the exam, so shell have to retake it.
Dont worry about getting everything correct. Just do your
best.
Its been a pleasure doing business with you.
I have to go home and do some chores this afternoon.
John has decided to do a course in computing this autumn.
She sat on the sofa, doing a crossword and drinking tea.
The storm has done a lot of damage to the house.
I really hate doing the dishes. Im hoping to buy a
dishwasher this year.
The little boy spent hours doing a drawing.
He has to do his duty and look after his elderly parents.
I have to do three exams and write a huge essay this term.
Julie likes doing exercise, especially running.
The teacher asked us to do a lot of grammar exercises over
the holidays.
My friend did me a huge favour and lent me some money.
David often spends Sunday afternoons doing gardening.
She helps homeless people and tries to do good.
You should eat your vegetables. Theyll do you good!
Allie spends ages doing her hair in the morning.
I spilt coffee on my suit and tried to clean it, but I did more
harm than good. It looks even worse now!
Have you finished doing your homework?
Lets do the housework quickly this morning, then we can
go out for lunch.
My mother listens to the radio while she does the ironing.
I think the students did a great job with this essay. Its
excellent.
He did the laundry, cleaned the house, and made dinner.
Jenny likes to do her nails each week.
There was an old man sitting on the bank of the river, doing
a painting.
Does everybody hate doing paperwork?
Im doing some research for my thesis at the moment.
Ill do the shopping tomorrow morning. We need milk,
bread, pasta and bananas.
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time (= be in prison)
well
work
your worst

He broke into a bank, was caught by the police, and now

hes doing time.
My sister is doing well in her new job.
Unfortunately, Lucy does a lot of work at the weekends.
Ive bought all new winter clothes boots, a coat and a very
warm hat. Weather, do your worst!

MAKE:
amends
an appointment

arrangements
an attempt
believe
certain
a change
a choice
a comment
a complaint
a confession
a date
a decision
a difference
a discovery
an effort
an error
your escape
an exception
an excuse
a face
a fire
a fool of yourself

Im so sorry that I upset you how can I make amends?

She had toothache, so she made an appointment with the
dentist for the following day.
Okay, so were going to go on holiday in September. Lets
make some arrangements. Ill find a hotel, and you can look
at flights.
I know we might not catch the plane, but lets at least make
an attempt to be on time.
The childrens favourite game is to make believe that they
are kings and queens from long ago.
I think the caf opens at six, but lets make certain. I dont
want to be standing in the street waiting!
Ive made some changes to the document.
Which job are you going to take? You need to make a
choice.
My mother made a comment about my shoes.
The food took so long to arrive that Julie made complaint to
the manager.
Id like to make a confession. I was the one who ate the last
of the chocolate.
Id love to see you soon. How about we make a date for
next week?
Ive made my decision. Im going to go back to university.
Going to the gym has really made a difference to how I feel.
When John was last in London he made a discovery a
beautiful little caf in a quiet street.
Youre not trying hard enough! Make an effort!
He made several errors on the report, and the boss told him
to rewrite it.
The bank robbers took 10,000 from the safe and then made
their escape.
Usually the children arent allowed to watch TV but I made
an exception today since the weather was so horrible.
Why was Lisa late? Did she make an excuse?
The child took a bite of the broccoli and made a face.
We put up our tent, made a fire, and had a hot drink.
You shouldnt sing in front of everyone! Youll make a fool
of yourself.
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a fortune
friends
fun of
a fuss
an impression
a joke
a journey
a list
a loss
love
a mess
a mistake
money
a move
a noise
an observation

an offer
a payment
a phone call
plans
a point
a prediction
a profit
progress
a promise
a remark
a reservation

a scene
a sound

Lucy made a fortune when she sold her company. Now she
doesnt have to work.
She loved university and made lots of friends.
The children love to make fun of the teacher but only
when shes not looking.
Its okay, Im fine, its just a cough. Dont make a fuss!
Jenny certainly made an impression last night! All my
friends are asking about her.
The interview was very tense at the beginning, but then
John made a joke, and after that it was much more relaxed.
Because of the snow, try not to make any journeys which
are not absolutely essential.
First, I must make a list of all the things I need to do.
Their business made a loss the first year, but did much
better after that.
The hero and the heroine made love in the film.
What a mess youve made! Cant you tidy up a bit?
She made so many mistakes in her essay that the teacher
couldnt understand it.
John made a lot of money in his twenties and was able to
retire at the age of 35.
Look how late it is! Lets make a move.
Please try not to make a noise when you come home,
because Ill be asleep.
Could I make an observation? I dont think some of our
customers like the new adverts.
She made an offer on a house. Shes nervous because shell
find out today if it has been accepted, and she really wants
to buy that house.
Hello? Id like to make a credit card payment, please.
Im going to go outside and make a phone call. Its too
noisy in here.
David is making plans to move to Paris.
The professor used lots of examples to make his point.
The journalist made a prediction about the economy, but in
the end it wasnt correct.
His business made a profit from the beginning.
Finally, after being stuck in a traffic jam for an hour, were
making some progress! Well arrive by 8pm.
I must study hard today. I made a promise to my mum that I
wouldnt fail any more exams.
John was upset because the boss made a negative remark
about his work.
Could you call the restaurant and make a reservation for
tonight?
Susie made a scene in the caf when her order was wrong.
She shouted at all the staff and demanded to speak to the
manager.
Dont make a sound! We need to be completely quiet.
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a speech
a suggestion
sure

the bed
time (=find time to do
something)
trouble
a visit
your mind up
your way

The brides father often makes a speech at her wedding.

Could I make a suggestion? How about going out for
dinner?
I dont think I left the gate open, but Im just going to go
and make sure.
Could you please make the bed before you leave the house?
Otherwise it looks so messy with the duvet and the pillows
everywhere.
Everybodys busy, but you need to make time to study.
Otherwise you wont be able to get a better job.
That employee is trying to make trouble. He is always
telling the boss bad things about his colleagues.
Ill call you this afternoon I need to make a visit to my
granny this morning.
Do you want chocolate or strawberry ice cream? Make your
mind up quickly!
After the film, John made his way to a caf, where he had
two cups of coffee and some cake.

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