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  • The mechanics are fixing the racing cars for tomorrow's Formula 1.
    The racing cars are being fixed for tomorrow's Formula 1.
  • A mystery is something that we can't explain.
    A mystery is something that can't be explained.
  • No one can fix this vase; they've smashed it into a million pieces.
    This vase can not be fixed; it's been smashed into a million pieces.
  • William the Conqueror built the Tower of London in 1078.
    The Tower of London was built by William the Conqueror in 1078.
  • Two teams of eleven players play Cricket.
    Cricket is played by two teams of eleven.
  • My brother in law wrote this poetry book.
    This poetry book was written by my brother in law.
  • They've chosen an unknown actor to star in the new film of 'Macbeth'.
    An unknown actor has been chosen to star in the new film of 'Macbeth'.
  • They use a lot of olive oil in Greek cooking.
    A lot of olive oil is used in Greek cooking.
  • Do you think they will cancel our flight?
    Do you think out flight will be cancelled?
  • They hadn't seen Kiwi birds in this country before.
    Kiwi birds hadn't been seen in this country before.
  • People eat more chocolate in the US than any other country.
    More chocolate is eaten in the US than in any other country.
  • You must accomplish all your goals.
    All my/our goals must be accomplished.
  • They write Arabic from right to left.
    Arabic is written from right to left.
  • How many different languages do people speak around Europe?
    How many different languages are spoken around Europe?
  • People speak English in Australia.
    English is spoken in Australia
  • The police stopped the bus for speeding on the highway.
    The bus was stopped for speeding on the highway.
  • They won't play the match on Saturday; they've cancelled it. (2 passives)
    The match won't be played on Saturday; it's been cancelled.
  • When did the police arrest the robbers?
    When were the robbers arrested?
  • I think somebody is following us.
    I think we are being followed.