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TERM PAPER FIRST SEMESTER

1. Turn the following sentences into passive voice:
They have cancelled the meeting. ……………………………………………………………………………….
The students posted all the letters yesterday
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
The machine wraps the bread automatically.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
They paid me a lot of money to do the job.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
2. Complete the following sentences. Use two to five words, including the word in bold, not
changing the meaning of the sentence.
Nobody apart from John thought that it would work.
ONLY John ……………………………………………………………….thought that it would work.
They are building a new house in Wall Street.
BUILT A new house……………………………………………………….in Wall Street.
The rain was so heavy that they had to find a shelter for a while.
SUCH It was………………………………………………………they had to find a shelter for a while.
It is thought that the company is expanding rapidly.
BE The company……………………………………………………………………………………..rapidly.
Sally has got the same name as her godmother.
NAMED Sally……………………………………………………………her godmother.
3. Write these sentences in indirect speech:
“I’ll see them soon”, he said.
“Do you know when they return from their trip?” He asked.
“They haven’t been waiting long”, she said.
“I’m trying to listen to the music”, he said.
“We visited her this morning”, she said.
4. Fill in with the correct words derived from the words written in bold next to the following
text:
If you are looking for a flexible way to study, or a way
To learn a new skill while still earning a 0) living, then the LIVE
Open University may be the perfect 1)…………………………… SOLVE
The Open University hosts a number of events each year
Which 2)…………………………….you to meet with staff and find ABLE
out what courses may be 3)……………………….for your SUIT
needs. You can learn about the OU’s study methods and
get 4)……………………………on the availability of the subjects. INFORM
 The main study area is Europe, but Open University courses
are 5)………………………………….to students all around AVAIL
the world. An Open University degree is a 6)……………………….. VALUE
asset and meets with the 7)……………………………….of thousands of APPROVE
employers all over Britain. In fact, many companies are more than happy
to sponsor their 8)…………………………..to study for an Open EMPLOY
University 9)………………………………… It is a great way to improve your QUALIFY
10)………………………………….without putting your career on hold. EDUCATE

5. Give your opinion on the following statement: “ Sports is important for all students, it helps
everyone to be healthy!”. (120-180 words)