Exercice 1

Transform these sentences from the active voice into the passive voice. 

Exemple: The residents of London elected a new mayor in 2016. ➝ A new mayor was elected by the residents of London in 2016.

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The sights of London bewildered the Jamaican immigrants.

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Asian expats bought many items from Brick Lane.

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The Empire Windrush brought thousands of immigrants to London.

Exercice 2

Complete the paragraph with the present HAVE + V-en to talk about experiences.

Rodell (never / visit) London before, so he is really keen to see the sights. He (never / see) a double decker bus or (take) the Tube. He can’t believe how grey London is compared to Jamaica, but now that he (walk) down Brick Lane, he knows London is not always so dowdy!!

Exercice 3

Use the correct link word.

Exercice 4

Put these words in the correct order.

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Exercice 5

Complete the description of the city using verbal nouns.

The city was so busy and crowded! The (chug / buses) and the (beep / cars) made my ears ring! I could hardly hear the  (ring / Big Ben) at midday!