Exercise 1. Underline the sentences in the Passive Voice and translate them
into Russian.
1. One of the basic problems in construction is financial.
2. This hotel was built two years ago.
3. Engineering operations are varied and numerous.
4. A new research was carried out successfully.
5. Productivity in construction depends upon many factors.
6. Engineering problems will be solved using new building materials and
techniques.
7. Builders are the key men to create living space for the population.
8. Precast concrete is widely used in all types of construction.
9. Many building materials have excellent fire-resistance and durability.
10. The demand for builders’ services will continue for many years to come.
Exercise 2. Use the verbs in brackets in the Present, Past or Future Simple
Passive.
1. Site investigations (to need) as a basis for the preparation of plans for a
given project.
2. The amount of prestressed concrete in units (to reduce) not long ago.
3. Handling problems (to simplify).
4. More structural materials (to use) in modern structures.
5. Qualified and competent engineers (to require) everywhere.
6. New striking buildings (to see) everywhere in many cities.
7. Quality of individual home design (to pay) much attention to.
8. The monotony of earlier building (to avoid) now.
9. What (to include) current projects?
10. Men of all levels and training and competence (to need) to perform engineering activities.
