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10 - Distancing the facts·New Headway Advanced - Workbook

Question

Rewrite the sentences using the verbs in brackets in passive constructions.

Answer

  1. Usain Bolt is considered to be the fastest man in history.
  2. He was reported to have reaches speeds of 44 km per hour.
  3. It was assumed that his speed resulted from an unusually long stride.
  4. It was estimated / has been estimated that 90% of his energy was used combatting wind resistance.
  5. He was thought to have earned more than $20m a year from sponsorship deals.
  6. He was known to have sometimes eaten chicken nuggets before a big race.
  7. He was said to be a late riser, getting up at 10.00 most days.
  8. He was reported to have once considered playing for Manchester United.
  9. He was known to have also been a keen cricket player before turning to athletics.
  10. It's considered unlikely that anyone will ever beat his 100 m record of 9.58 seconds. / It's considered unlikely that his 100 m record of 9.58 seconds will ever be beaten.
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