PASSIVE

Impersonal use
FACTS, EXPERT OPINIONS: WRITTEN ENGLISH, FORMAL.

What do experts say about the pandemic and the Coronavirus?

it is believed that the virus jumped the species barrier to humans
The source of the coronavirus is believed to be a "wet market" in Wuhan ...



In news reports and formal writing, it is common to use the passive forms of reporting verbs. Using this resource allows us to give information when we don’t know for sure whether it is true or not, or when we want to distance ourselves from the source of the information.
https://test-english.com/explanation/b1-2/passive-reporting-verbs/
When we use the passive form of a reporting verb after the real subject of sentence (and NOT after it), we need to use an infinitive after the passive of the reporting verb.


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DEBATE: our life is changing as far as:

technology to study and work
 What would life be like if we have to work and study at home?

Office space and wifi should   ..........(provide)

Environment: use of electric bicycles

Ex 4, page 72 Student´s

Electric bikes  are increasingly being used by commuters.

A smart wheel has been designed to fit onto your existing bike

It can be ................. (attach) to the back of your bike giving you a little extra power when it´s needed.

 It takes three hours to charge the battery, and once it is fully charged, it can be used for at least 40 kms.

What do experts say about pandemic and the Coronavirus?












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