Read and translate the sentences in the Passive Voice

1. The first Russian University was founded in 1755.

2. Books by Jack London are read by many readers with great interest.

3. Many books by American writers have been translated into Russian.

4. Most of the criminal and civil cases are tried by the district courts.

5. Future investigators, detectives are trained at the Krasnodar University of the MIA.

6. All the exams will be passed by me well.

7. This text has been already translated.

2. Choose a proper form (active or passive). Mind the word order where necessary:

1. Russia (washes; is washed) by seas and oceans in the North and in the East.

2. At our institute the students (teach; are taught) English, German, French.

3. The University (founded; was founded) in 1755.

4. I am sure the exams (will pass; will be passed) successfully.

5. Our English lab (equips; is equipped) well. It’s interesting to work there.

6. English (speaks; is spoken) at our English-tutorials.

7. Specialists of high qualification (train; are trained) at the Krasnodar University of the MIA.

3. Change the sentences from active into passive:

1. The students saw this English film.

2. I bought this book yesterday.

3. He left his notebook at home.

4. The Pacific Ocean washes the territory of Russia in the East.

5. The students attend lectures and seminars with interest.

6. The Krasnodar University of the MIA trains future detectives and investigators for Krasnodar territory.

7. She translated this text last time.

8. The Pacific Ocean washes the territory of Russia in the East.

9. The students saw this English film.

10. A Federal Court of Appeals serves each judicial circuit.

11. The President recommends much of the legislation to the Congress.

4. Translate the sentences using Passive Voice:

1. Меня спрашивали на прошлом занятии по уголовному праву (to ask).

2. Экзамены будут сданы нами успешно (to pass).

3. В институте обучают трем иностранным языкам (to teach).

4. Специальным предметам нас будут обучать на третьем и четвертом курсах (to teach).

5. Наша страна омывается морями и океанами на севере и востоке (to wash).

6. На занятии много говорилось о нашей будущей профессии (to speak of).