Exercises

Unit 45 · it is said that … he is said to … he is supposed to …

45.1

Write these sentences in another way, beginning as shown

1It is expected that the strike will end soon. The strike is expected to end soon.(Example)

It is reported that many people are homeless after the floods. Many people

It is thought that the thieves got in through a window in the roof. The thieves

It is alleged that the driver of the car was driving at 110 miles an hour. The driver

It is reported that the building has been badly damaged by the fire. The building

It is said that the company is losing a lot of money. The company

It is believed that the company lost a lot of money last year. The company

It is expected that the company will make a loss this year. The company

45.2

Complete the sentences

Complete the sentencesUse the words in brackets and any other necessary words

1a: What’s the City Hotel like? Can you recommend it? b: I’ve never stayed there, but it’s supposed to be (it / supposed) very good.(Example)

a: How much are these paintings worth? b: I’m not sure, but (they / supposed) very valuable.

a: This looks an interesting building. b: Yes, (it / supposed) a prison a long time ago.

a: Is it true that your neighbours were lucky in the lottery? b: Yes, (they / supposed / win) a lot of money.

a: Is it possible to climb to the top of the tower? b: Yes, (the view / supposed) very nice.

a: I heard that Laura has gone away. b: Yes, (she / supposed / living) in London now.

45.3

Write sentences using supposed to be + the following: on a diet a flower my friend a joke

Writesentencesusingsupposedtobe+thefollowing:onadietaflowermyfriendajokeopeneverydayasecretworking

1How is it that everybody knows about the plan? It’s supposed to be a secret.(Example)

You shouldn’t criticise me all the time. You

I shouldn’t be eating this cake really. I

I’m sorry for what I said. I was trying to be funny. It

What’s this drawing? Is it a tree? Or maybe it

You shouldn’t be playing a game now.

That’s strange. The museum seems to be closed.

45.4

Write sentences with supposed to … or not supposed to …

1You ’re not supposed to park your car here. It’s private parking only.(Example)

We work at 8.15, but we rarely do anything before 8.30.

I Helen last night, but I completely forgot.

This door is a fire exit. We anything in front of it.

My flight at 10.15, but it didn’t leave until 11.30.

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