Change these sentences into the passive voice (thì quá khứ tiếp diễn)

1. They are broadcasting the world cup soccer game all over the world.

2. Some one was making coffee when I walked into the kitchen.

3. The teacher is giving a test in the next room right now.

4. Jack was reading a book when I arrived.

5. The committee is considering that proposal at the moment.

6. Tom was painting this fence at 9 o'clock yesterday morning.

7. They are teaching English in this school.

8. We're they listening to the lecture yesterday evening?

9. A mechanic is repairing Bill's car at this time.

10. My father was fixing the car yesterday afternoon.

EXERCISE 2: Change to the reported speech: (Yes/No - Question)

1.          She said “Did the mechanic finish repairing your car?”

____________________________________________________________

2.          I asked my friend “Was anyone hurt in the car accident last month?”

____________________________________________________________

3.          He said to her “Have you been to town today?”

____________________________________________________________

4.          Paul said “Can you swim, Mary?”

____________________________________________________________

5.          She asked her son “Do you know which is the cup you used?”

____________________________________________________________

6. He said “Will it rain tonight?” ____________________________________________________________

7. “Can I have a new bicycle?” said Anna to her mother.

____________________________________________________________

8. “Don’t you leave the house until I get back, William?” His mother said. ____________________________________________________________

16. The children couldn’t go swimming because the sea was rough. 
=> The sea was too………………………………………………………………………. 
17. The mechanic serviced my car last week. 
=> I……………………………………………………………………………….. 
18. I’m always nervous when I travel by air. 
=> Traveling……………………………………………………………………………….. 
19. He couldn’t afford to buy the car. 
=> The car………………………………………………………………………….. 
20. “Why don’t you put your luggage under the seat?” he asked. 
=> He suggested……………………………….. 

Form questions using the past continuous. Then in pairs, ask and answer the questions.

Example:

you / play / football / 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon?

- Were you playing football at 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon?

- Yes, I was. / No, I wasn't. I was doing my homework.

1. you / have dinner / 7 o'clock yesterday evening?

2. you / do / homework / 8 o'clock yesterday evening?

3. you / watch / film / 9 o'clock yesterday evening?

Hi Julie,

Jack fell off the ladder while he was fixing the roof this afternoon. He hurt his head, so I need (21) __________ in the hospital with him tonight. Can you take care of the children? They love spending time with their auntie. I’ll be home tomorrow. There’s enough food for you all. I bought some chicken and a lettuce this morning. I put (22) __________ in the fridge. There are some onions, potatoes, gingers and a (23) __________ of rice in the bottom cupboard next to the fridge. You can use them to make chicken curry if you like. There are two cans of tuna in the cupboard above the oven, in case you want to make tuna salad. I also bought a tub of vanilla ice cream. You can have (24) __________ of the ice cream for dessert after dinner. Don’t let the children eat too much, or they may have a stomach ache. Unfortunately, there is (25) __________ milk left. Can you buy two bottles of milk on your way here? Call me if you have any problems or questions.

See you soon,

Susan

28. A. stay             B. staying                      C. to stay                           D. to staying

29. A. it                 B. them                         C. some                              D. many

30. A. bag           B. can                            C. jar                                  D. carton

31. A. little                B. a lot                          C. much                             D. some

32. A. some              B. much                        C. not                                 D. no

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