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Short words like articles (a, an, the), conjunctions The impersonal passive
(and, or), and prepositions (at, of, to) are usually 1 a Read part of the conversation. Pay attention
unstressed or in the weak form. However, we to the underlined part.
use these short words in the strong form in the Veronica: Great, thanks. What’s the best way to get
following cases: around?

- when the short words are used at the end of Mi: It’s probably best to use rickshaws.
sentences. It’s said that they’re quicker and cheaper
Example: than taxis.
What are you playing at? Form: It + to be + past participle + that + S + V
Mary is the person I’m looking for.
- when the short words are used for emphasis Can you fi nd another example of the
and contrast. impersonal passive in the conversation?
Example: b When do we use the impersonal passive?
This is the place to eat. Can you think of any rules?
It’s not a solution, but the solution. We use the impersonal passive to express other
- when the short words are used for citation. people’s opinions. It can be used with reporting
Example: verbs, including say, think, believe, know, hope,
You shouldn’t put ‘and’ at the end of the expect, report, understand, claim, etc.
sentence. Example:

Active Passive
People think he is a great It is thought that he is a
teacher. great teacher.
5 Read the mini-talks and underline the short People say she works It is said that she works
words (for, the, from, and, but, at, of, to) you 16 hours a day. 16 hours a day.
think use the strong form.
Then listen and check. They reported that two It was reported that two
people had been injured in
people had been injured in
Example: the accident. the accident.
A: Who are you looking for?
B: Peter is the person I’m looking for. 2 Complete the sentences using the correct
passive form of the verbs in brackets. The fi rst
1. A: Where are you from? one has been completed for you.
B: I’m from Ha Noi. 1. (know) It is known that Ha Long Bay
was recognised as a World Heritage Site by
2. A: Can you come and check this paragraph UNESCO in 1994.
for me? 2. (believe) ____________ the best time to visit the
B: It’s OK but you shouldn’t use ‘and’ at the complex of Hue Monuments is in April.
beginning of the paragraph. 3. (report) ____________ thousands of visitors come
to enjoy breathtaking views of Ha Long Bay every
3. A: Did you ask her to join our group? year.
B: I’ve asked her several times but she doesn’t 4. (claim) ____________ Phong Nha – Ke Bang can be
want to. compared to a huge geological museum.
5. (understand) ____________ Binh Dai Fortress was
4. A: Is this letter from Peter? designed to control movement on the Perfumed
B: No, the letter is to him, not from him. River.
6. (expect) ____________ the government will have
6 Work in pairs. Practise the mini-talks in 5. measures to protect and preserve our man-made
wonders.

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