Rewrite sentences in the passive making all the necessary changes. (Перепиши предложения в пассивном залоге, производя все необходимые изменения.) 1. Her mother woke her up at 7 o’clock. 2. People spend a lot of money on food. 3. The gardener planted some flowers. 4. Sue locked all the doors. 5. People don’t use this road very often.

Hi, Artem.

Sorry for not writing for so long, but I was on holidays and didn`t have a chance to surf the Net. But my holidays were amazing and I`m going to tell you about it.

I spent my vacation on the amazingly chic beaches of Haiti. You can't even imagine how cool it is! I drank cocktails, swam in the sea. But, of course, I didn’t forget about my work either. And you must admit that sitting with a laptop on the beach is much more pleasant than in the office. In general, if I were you, I would definitely go there too. What do you think of this idea?

I`m looking forward to hearing from your soon.

Best wishes,

Maksim

1. My brother works in London (since 2010).

My brother has been working in London since 2010.  

2. Ivan knows Olga (for six years).

Ivan has known Olga for six years.  

3. Pol lives in Barcelona (since he was little).

Pol has been living in Barcelona since he was little.

4. Tara is a doctor (for four years).

Tara has been a doctor for four years.

5. Alan has the flu (since Tuesday).

Alan has had the flu since Tuesday.

6. I’m studying engineering (for six months).

I have been studying engineering for six months.

7. We are waiting for you (for half an hour).

We have been waiting for you for half an hour.

8. I like jazz music (since I was thirteen).

I have liked jazz music since I was thirteen.

9. Jeremy is in Thailand (for two months).

Jeremy has been in Tailand for two months.

10. Eva is talking on the phone (all day).

Eva has been talking on the phone all day.