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Cosmology 9

C. Rewrite each sentence using the passive form
of the verb in brackets.

1. The new Xbox model is called Scarlet. (allege)
2. Google is investigating a return to China with
Project Dragonfly. (say)

3. Apple is developing 3D camera technology.
(rumour)
4. Thuraya has developed the world’s first Android
satellite smartphone. (know)
5. Nokia is designing a phone with five cameras.
(believe)
6. The new iPhone 11 will cost $999. (expect)
7. Energizer’s crowdfunding campaign for its new
smartphone has raised less than 1% of its target.
(report)
8. Android is more popular with smartphone
buyers than Apple. (consider)

D. Discuss with a partner. Which of the tech
rumours interests you the most? Why?

E. Invent believable rumours about the following
topics using a passive verb structure.

1. a film star
2. a rival sports team
3. the ending of an upcoming film
4. a fast-food restaurant
5. a piece of fake news
6. a computer game
7. a celebrity in your country
8. a new piece of tech

F. Discuss with a partner.

1. Facebook is alleged to have used the personal
details of millions of its users for political
purposes. How worried do you feel about
sharing your information on social media?
2. Cristiano Ronaldo is thought to be one of the
most followed Instagrammers in the world. Do
you use Instagram? Who do you follow and
why?
3. Snapchat is considered to be a more popular
social media platform than Twitter. Do you use
either of these sites? What for?

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