1. Grammar and Vocabulary Ⅱ November 29, 2011
Passive Voice 2
Grammar and Vocabulary Ⅱ
November 29, 2011

2. Languages of the World 2
How many languages are spoken in Japan? Can you guess?

3. Ethnologue: Languages of the World (http://www.ethnologue.com/web.asp)
How many languages are spoken in the United States/Australia?

4. Do you think the languages spoken in the United States of America is growing in number?
Do you think the languages spoken in Australia is growing in number?
Can you guess why the number is decreasing?

5. Exercise 3 (1) We consider doves the symbol of peace. 〔受動態に〕
⇒ Doves are considered to be the symbol of peace.
(2) The governor will announce a new rule. 〔受動態に〕
⇒ A new rule will be announced by the governor.

6. (3) My grandmother gave me a watch.
⇒ A watch was given to me by my grandfather.
(4) My grandmother gave me a watch.
〔Iを主語にして受動態に〕
⇒ I was given a watch by my grandfather.

7. (5) They speak Arabic in Egypt.
〔受動態に〕
⇒ Arabic is spoken in Egypt.
(6) Salmon is caught in Alaska.
〔能動態に〕
⇒ They catch salmon in Alaska.

8. (7) Was Mr. Blair elected Prime Minister in Britain? 〔能動態に〕
⇒ Did they elect Mr. Blair Prime Minister in Britain?
(8) What languages do they speak in Nigeria? 〔受動態に〕
⇒ What languages are spoken in Nigeria?

9. Have You Heard About…? A: Have you heard about Harry?
B: No, I haven’t. What happened?
A: He was fired last week.
B: What a shame!* That’s the second time he’s been fired this year!
*That’s terrible! / That’s too bad.
　何ともお気の毒です。ひどい話ですね。

10. A: Have you heard about Helen?
B: No, I haven’t. What happened?
A: She was given a raise last week.
B: That’s great.* That’s the second time she’s been given a raise this year!
*That’s great. / That’s wonderful.

11. WEB Exercise
過去分詞　　　　易
受動態①
受動態②
受動態③
受動態④　　　　難

12. Spot the Difference 5
Compare these two pictures. Picture A shows a house in very bad condition, picture B shows the same house a few months later. Write what has been done to the house.
For example: In picture B
The front door has been mended.
Curtains have been put up.

13. The bathroom has been modernized.
The fence has been repaired.
Central heating has been put in.
The grass has been cut
The front door has been painted.
The roof has been retiled.

14. Take care of yourself!