Vocabulary
I came third in the race so I got / set the bronze medal.
got
Complete the sentence using the correct
form of the verb in brackets. Use the
present simple passive.
The FA Cup final … (hold) at Wembley.
is held
Complete the text using the correct form of
the verbs in brackets. Use the past simple
passive.
The first FIFA Women’s World Cup finals
(1) … (hold) in China in 1991. Surprisingly,
the tournament (2) … (not win) by a famous
footballing country, like Brazil or Germany.
were held
wasn't won
I play / practise the trumpet in an orchestra and I play / practise for three hours every day.
play / practise
Bale scored a goal / held an event and Real Madrid won the match.
scored
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form of the verb in brackets. Use the
present simple passive.
Modern footballs … (make) of plastic.
are made
Complete the text using the correct form of
the verbs in brackets. Use the past simple
passive.
The final (3) … (play) between the USA and Norway.
Norway (4) … (beat) 1–2 by the American side.
The USA’s goals (5) … (score) by Michelle Akers.
was played
was beaten
were scored
Nadal won / beat his first Wimbledon title in 2008. He won / beat Federer in the final.
won / beat
Top athletes need to be coached / supported by experts.
coached
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form of the verb in brackets. Use the
present simple passive.
Water polo … (play) in a swimming pool.
is played
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the passive and by.
1 Arsenal won the FA Cup.
2 Two teams of eleven play a cricket match.
The FA Cup was won by Arsenal.
A cricket match is played by two teams of eleven.
My dad taught / trained me to play tennis but now my coach teaches / trains me.
taught / trains
The final was incredible; the Russian runner won / set a new world record.
set
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form of the verb in brackets. Use the
present simple passive.
The record … (not hold) by an American.
isn't held
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the passive and by.
3 Young people design many computer games.
4 Tyson Gay didn’t win the 100 metres final.
Many computer games are designed by young people
The 100 metres final wasn't won by Tyson Gay
I hope / expect to pass my exams but I don’t know if I will. I hope / expect my sister will get top
marks – she always does well.
hope / expect
Barcelona lost / drew 2–2 against Inter Milan.
My favourite team lost / won the match – I was really sad.
lost
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form of the verb in brackets. Use the
present simple passive.
Strawberries … (eat) at Wimbledon.
are eaten
Complete the sentences using the future
passive.
1 I think the gold medal … (will / win) by
the Chinese gymnast.
2 CDs … (not going to / sell) in shops in
the future.
Will be won
aren't going to be sold
I never remember / remind her phone number. Can you remember / remind me what it is?
I spent / wasted a lot of money on this phone but it’s rubbish, so I spent / wasted my money.
remember / remind
spent / wasted