EXERCICES OF THE DAY

1- Complete the first half of an article by writing the verb in brackets in the correct tense and passive form.

The International Space Station (ISS) is currently being run (currently / run) as a joint project between five space agencies.

The main structure (complete) in 1998, but the idea for cooperation in space began at the end of the Cold War.

An agreement for a joint space programme between the USA and Russia (not/reach) until 1992, and final plans for a new space station
(announce) a year later.

Unlike previous spaceships and satellites, the ISS (build) in space while in orbit.

In fact, components (still/add) today.

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2- Complete the second half of the article by choosing the active or passive form.

The ISS  has become has been become the biggest space station ever.
It  can even see can even be seen from earth with the naked eye.
The space agencies  carry out are carried out daily experiments on the ISS.
For example, new spacecraft systems  regularly test are regularly tested here.
It  has continuously staffed has been continuously staffed since 2000, so it  is using is beig used as a research centre to assess the long-term effects of zero gravity on the human body.
The results  will affect will be affected the preparations for long-term space colonisation.

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3- Rewrite the sentences in the passive where possible. Mark the sentence that cannot be written in the passive with an (X).

1- We are currently discussing your situation.

2- The class had answered every question.

3- I’m afraid they’ve already gone.

4- The doctor should prescribe some medicine.

5- We might have sold all those dresses.

6- The council is going to make the final decision at the next council meeting.

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