1.) a) Put the verbs into the correct passive tense, then use the prompts (a-e) to ask and answer guestions in pairs.
The Louvre is national museum and art gallery of France. In 1546, work on the Louvre………………. (start) by King Francis I. The Louvre…………………………. (use) as a royal palace until 1682. It…………………… (open) to the public asa museum and art gallery in 1793.
Today many of the world’s most famous paintings……………………… (keep) in the Louvre, as well as sculptures, jewellery and other forms of art. It……………………. (visit) by millions of people every year.
b) What / it / use as / until 1682?
When / the Louvre / open / to the public?
What / keep / in the Louvre?
How many people / it / visit / every year?
2.) Complete each sentence using the word in bold, as in the example.
1) The Russians launched Sputnik 1 in 1957. was Sputnik 1……………………………… in 1957.
2) Millions of tourists visit London every year. visited
London……………………………….. every year.
3) They must repair the chapel immediately. repaired
The chapel………………………….. immediately.
4) The Queen will open the gallery on Friday. be
The new gallery…………………….. on Friday.
5) They have redecorated the museum. been
The museum………………………….. .
6) Fleming didn’t invent the TV. invented
The TV……………………………….. Fleming.