1. A military road was built by the Romans through some of the highest and wildest country in England. - Военная дорога была построена римлянами через самую гористую и дикую месность в Англии.
2. In the period of early human settlements footpath was being gradually made by people. - В ранний период поселений тропинки постепенно прокладывались людьми.
3. The traffic problems have been solved by the town of Delft in Holland by encouraging people to cycle. - Дорожные проблемы были решены в голландском городе Дельфт поощрением людей пользоваться велосипедами.
4. A tunnel is being built by them to link the island with the mainland. - Тоннель строится, чтобы соединить остров с материком.
5. Disruption to traffic is inevitably caused by urban highway construction. - Сбои трафика неизбежно возникают из-за строительства городского шоссе.
Ex.2. Turn from Active into passive.
2) People chop down a lot of trees every year.
A lot of trees are chopped down every year.
3) They should build more bus lanes.
More bus lanes should be built.
4) They could have written the answers more clearly.
The answers could have been written more clearly.
Ex.3. Turn the following into the Passive in two ways.
2) They are going to show me a new technique.
I am going to be shown a new technique.
A new technique is going to be shown me.
3) Someone gave her a book.
She was given a book.
A book was given her.
4) They give the students extra lessons.
The students are given extra lessons.
Extra lessons are given the students.
5) They have shown her the plans for the house.
She have been shown the plans for the house.
The plans for the house have been shown her.
Ex.3. Turn from Passive into Active.
2) She was employed by an international company.
An international company employed her.
3) This essay was written by Sandra.
Sandra wrote this essay.
4) The burglar might have been arrested.
They might have arrested burglar.
5. He has been sent a parcel.
His mother has sent him a parcel.
Ex.4. Turn from Active into Passive.
2) Martin is writing the company report this year.
The company report is being written this year.
3) Somebody will clean the room tomorrow.
The room will be cleaned tomorrow.
4) They put fresh flowers in the hotel rooms every day.
Fresh flowers are put in the hotel rooms every day.
5) Bad weather may delay your flight.
Your flight may be delayed.
6) They gave Sandy a present.
Sandy was given a present.
A present were given Sandy.