Translate the following sentences with the Passive forms into Russian.
1. In order to facilitate the flow of passengers and freight, to have effective Customs control, and to reduce the amount of lost freight, Russian Customs has introduced up-to-date Customs technology.
2. Types of concealment are as varied as the goods or the containers used to transport them.
3. The practice of using drug mules to carry illicit substances across borders is widely spread.
4. The Green Channel or Walk through Channel – without any question being asked by Customs is meant for passengers who have nothing to declare.
5. Passengers’ baggage is scanned at the Customs control.

Don't tell him about our plans.

I waited for an answer, but she didn't say a word.

He said that he would wait for me at the library.

He told us that he was going to buy a new car.

Do you speak English?

Come here, Mike. We need to talk .

To tell you the truth, I don't remember anything.

Did the director tell at the conference?

Do you know how to say good-bye in Arabic?

We spent the whole evening talking about old friends.

Can you tell me the time?

My watch says ten o'clock.

I can't tell the difference between them.

Say for yourself. I have a different opinion.

I'd like to talk it over with my family before making a decision.

I. Circle the correct item.

1) A lot of magazines are published for children.

2) . This heading will catch the eye.

3) This journalist has succeeded in writing about corruption.

4) This journal is very popular with politics.

5) Will you give me to read the latest edition of the magazine?

1) The quality tabloids contain information about national and international events.

II. Transform the sentences into the Passive Voice.

1) Alex learned a poem. – The poem was learnt by Alex.

2) Students handed in their reports at the end of the lesson.  - The reports was handed at the end of the lesson by students.

3) Maria has fed her cat.  - The cat has been fed by Maria.

4) Julia bought a cat.  - A cat was bought by Julia.

5) Steven left a book.  - A book was left by Steven.

6) They play handball at this sports ground.  - Handball is playing at this sports ground by them.

7) He borrowed this book from the library.  - This book was borrowed from the library by him.

8) Peter gave me these photographs two days ago. - These photographs was given to me two days ago by Peter.

III. Complete the sentences with the or — (no article).

1) Highlands in northern Scotland is a region of mountain

ranges, deep valleys and beautiful lakes.

2) Ben Nevis is the highest peak in Great Britain — rises in Highlands.

3) When we were in London, we stayed in Plaza Hotel.

4) Americans call the Mississippi river «the Father of Waters».

5) There are many cinemas, theaters and shops in Piccadilly Circus.

6) The waters of the North Sea and English Channel separate  Great Britain from Europe.

7) Yonge Street in Canada is the longest street in the world.