Добрый день! . ex.1 write questions using the passive. some are present and some are past. 1. ask about the telephone. (when/invent? ) 2. ask about glass. (how/make? ) 3. ask about australia. (when/discover? ) 4. ask about silver. (what/use for? ) 5. ask about television. (when/invent? ) ex.2. complete the sentences. each time use the comparative form of one of the words in the list. use than where necessary. big crowded early easily high important interested peaceful reliable serious simple thin 1. i was feeling tired last night, so i went to bed usual. 2. i'd like to have a . the one i've got keeps breaking down. 3. unfortunately her illness was thought at first. 4. you look have you lost weight? 5. i want a . we don't have enough space here. 6. he doesn't study very hard. he's having a good time. 7. health and happiness are . 8. the instructions were very complicated. they could have been 9. there were a lot of people on the bus. it was . 10. i like living in the countryside. it's in a town. 11. you'll find your way around the town you have a good map. 12. in some parts of the country, prices are others.

Ex.1

1. When was the telephone invented?

2. How is glass made?

3. When was Australia discovered?

4. What is silver used for?

5. When was television invented?

Ex.2.

1. I was feeling tired last night, so I went to bed earlier than usual.

2. I'd like to have a more reliable car. The one I've got keeps breaking down.

3. Unfortunately her illness was more serious we thought at first.

4. You look thinner. Have you lost weight?

5. I want a bigger flat. We don't have enough space here.

6. He doesn't study very hard. He's more interested in having a good time.

7. Health and happiness are more important than money.

8. The instructions were very complicated. They could have been simpler

9. There were a lot of people on the bus. It was more crowded than usual.

10. I like living in the countryside. It's more peaceful living in a town.

11. You'll find your way around the town more easily if you have a good map.

12. In some parts of the country, prices are higher than in others.

1. When was the telephone invented?
The telephone was invented in 1876 by Alexander Graham Bell.

2. How is glass made?
Glass is made by heating sand, soda ash, and limestone together until they melt and then cooling it quickly.

3. When was Australia discovered?
Australia was discovered by European explorers in the 17th century, with the first confirmed landing by Dutch navigator Willem Janszoon in 1606.

4. What is silver used for?
Silver has various uses, including making jewelry, coins, and silverware. It is also used in photography, electronics, and medicine.

5. When was television invented?
Television was invented in the early 20th century, with major advancements and commercial broadcasting starting in the 1930s.

Ex. 2
1. I was feeling tired last night, so I went to bed earlier than usual.
- Comparative form: earlier

2. I'd like to have a more reliable car. The one I've got keeps breaking down.
- Comparative form: more reliable

3. Unfortunately, her illness was thought to be more serious at first.
- Comparative form: more serious

4. You look thinner, have you lost weight?
- Comparative form: thinner

5. I want a bigger house. We don't have enough space here.
- Comparative form: bigger

6. He doesn't study very hard. He's more interested in having a good time.
- Comparative form: more interested

7. Health and happiness are more important.
- Comparative form: more important

8. The instructions were very complicated. They could have been simpler.
- Comparative form: simpler

9. There were a lot of people on the bus. It was crowded.
- Comparative form: crowded

10. I like living in the countryside. It's more peaceful than in a town.
- Comparative form: more peaceful

11. You'll find your way around the town more easily if you have a good map.
- Comparative form: more easily

12. In some parts of the country, prices are higher than others.
- Comparative form: higher