Until recently, few people went cycling, but (0) __over__ the last few years, more bikes have (1) sold in Britain than cars. Now, approximately two million (2) bought each year, the majority of them are mountain bikes. There are over 500 different models to choose (3) , and the prices vary enormously. The cheapest can be bought for under £200, (4) you will need over £4.000 for a bike at the top end of the range. The reason (5) this difference is the quality of the frame. Cheap bikes are not recommended for anything more than occasional use (6) they may not have been assembled properly and therefore are not safe to ride. Furthermore, they may get easily damaged because they are often not very (7) made. The more expensive models are much lighter because they are made (8) metals like aluminum.
2) When Pavel entered the room, his project was being discussed.
3) Look! A new cinema has been built!
4) Was the teacher sent for?
5) When will he be spoken to?
6) The text is ought to be translated.
7) When dad came, all the things had already been packed. It will be translated in like an hour and a half.
10) When is the new shop being built?
11) Passive Voice is often used in English.
13) John Lennon is known not only in England.
14) The meeting will take place in the centre of the city.
15) This castle was built in 1830.
16) I was allowed to go to the cinema.