Exercise on Passive Rewrite the sentences in passive voice. 1. I confirm the reservation. → 2. We will deliver the goods immediately. → 3. We arranged a meeting. → 4. You can cancel the contract within five business days. → 5. They execute all orders carefully. → 6. You have made a mistake. → […]
Complete the sentences. 1. If your conditions are competitive, we (place) an order. 2. If I had more time, I (do) a course in business English. 3. If we had known more about their culture, negotiating (be) easier. 4. If you (customize) your CV, your chances of getting a job will be better. 5. […]
James Cook (1728-1779) 1. The British explorer James Cook was born in the village of Marton, Yorkshire, on 27 October, 1728. But his family soon (move) to another village, called Great Ayton, where Cook (spend) most of his childhood. 2. As a teenager James Cook (develop) a fascination for the sea and (travel) to […]
Bewley’s Oriental Cafés 1. Bewley’s (be) an old Irish tea house chain. 2. The history of the famous Bewley’s Oriental Cafés (begin) in 1835 when Charles Bewley (import) over 2000 chests of tea directly from the Chinese province of Canton to Dublin. 3. It (not / look) like a great deal today, but back […]