4TH INTENSIVE – EXTRA PRACTICE

1) Complete the following sentences with the correct structure in each case.

1. People think the new minister can be a woman.

It ______________________________________________________________
The new coach ___________________________________________________

2. It is believed that the manager resigned last night.

The manager _____________________________________________________

3. The press has reported that some athletes have made a complaint.
It ______________________________________________________________
Some athletes ____________________________________________________

4. It has been said that the bank will close on Monday.

The bank ____________________________________________________

2) Paraphrase the following sentences using the words given. DO NOT change the original
meaning.

1. They will postpone the race if it rains. BE

The race ____________________________________________________ it rains.
2. The government is advising people not to travel there. BEING
People ________________________________________________ not to travel there.
3. The staff from the airport had cancelled our flight. BY
Our flight ____________________________________________ from the airport.
4. Teachers believe that students are behaving worse nowadays. TO
Students are ____________________________________________ nowadays.
5. It is said that the Minister has created a new business in Mexico. HAVE
The Minister _______________________________________ a new business in Mexico.