Упр. 19 стр. 30 (Lesson 2)

Задание:

Упражнение 19. A. Найдите предложения с глаголом-сказуемым в Continuous Passive, переведите.

1. Cambridge University was formed in the 12th century. 2. The solution of ecological problems may be achieved only by joint efforts of all countries. 3. Great changes in people's lives and work were brought about by the scientific and technological progress. 4. The theory of interaction of atmospheric and oceanic processes is being developed to determine the weather of the planet. 5. The teachers at Cambridge are called «dons» or «tutors». 6. Computers and lasers are being widely introduced at plants and factories. 7. The most important ecological problems must be considered at the government level. 8. The training at Cambridge and Oxford is carried out by tutorial system.

B. Переделайте предложения из действительного в страдательный залог.

1. Не is writing а letter at the moment. 2. John was preparing report all day yesterday. 3. We are learning grammar now. 4. At present mankind is making considerable investments to eliminate air pollution. 5. Today the changes in the global climate and water balance are bringing about serious changes in the environment. 6. Many scientists are constantly carrying out experimental work to solve the problem of environment protection. 7. The company is making plans for the future.

Решение:

4. The theory of interaction of atmospheric and oceanic processes is being developed to determine the weather of the planet. – теория взаимодействия атмосферных и океанических процессов разрабатывается с целью определения погоды планеты.

6. Computers and lasers are being widely introduced at plants and factories. – компьютеры и лазеры широко внедряются на заводах и фабриках.

1. The letter is being written by him at the moment. 2. Report was being prepared by John all day long. 3. Grammar is being learnt by us now. 4. Considerable investments are being made at present to eliminate air pollution. 5. Serious changes in the environment are being brought today by the global climate and water balance. 6. Experimental work is being constantly carried out by many scientists to solve the problem of environment protection. 7. Plans for the future are being made by the company.