1 It is reported to be the cost of living is getting higher and higher.
It is reported THAT the cost of living is getting higher and higher.
* The cost of living is reported TO BE getting higher and higher.
2 I really don’t think you must spend all your salary on going out.
I really don’t think you SHOULD spend all your salary on going out.
3 Shall you be able to work late this week? I’d really appreciate it.
WILL you be able to work late this week? I’d really appreciate it.
4 Having a part-time job is believed that is a good thing.
Having a part-time job is believed TO BE a good thing.
5 I was let to take the afternoon off work as I had to attend a seminar.
I was ALLOWED to take the afternoon off work as I had to attend a seminar.
6 This is such a detailed piece of work; it’s hard to believe he made it by his own hands.
This is such a *** detailed piece of work; it’s hard to believe he made it WITH his own hands.
*** dainty piece of delicate workmanship
2)less
3)better