Question

Exercise 2 To repair a flat is an endless process. Many things change. Describe the changes that happen when we repair the flat, using the Present Simple Passive Example: The windows are painted and cleaned. 1. The roof _______ (to repair). 2. The carpet ______ (to wash) in the laundry. 3. The walls ______(to decorate) with wall–paper. 4. The bathroom _______ (to lay) with tile. 5. The dust ______ (to beat) out of the carpet. 6. The ceiling ______ (to whitewash). 7. The new curtains ______ (to buy). 8. All the old things _____ (to throw) away. 9. The parquet _______ (to lacquer).

Answer 1

1. is repaired
2. is washed
3. are decorated
4. is laid
5. is beaten
6. is whitewashed
7. are bought
8. are thrown
9. is lacquered

Answer 2

1. The roof is repaired.
2. The carpet is washed in the laundry.
3. The walls are decorated with wallpaper.
4. The bathroom is laid with tile.
5. The dust is beaten out of the carpet.
6. The ceiling is whitewashed.
7. The new curtains are bought.
8. All the old things are thrown away.
9. The parquet is lacquered.