Read and translate the sentences in the Passive Voice

1. The first Russian University was founded in 1755.

2. Books by Jack London are read by many readers with great interest.

3. Many books by American writers have been translated into Russian.

4. Most of the criminal and civil cases are tried by the district courts.

5. Future investigators, detectives are trained at the Krasnodar University of the MIA.

6. All the exams will be passed by me well.

7. This text has been already translated.

2. Choose a proper form (active or passive). Mind the word order where necessary:

1. Russia (washes; is washed) by seas and oceans in the North and in the East.

2. At our institute the students (teach; are taught) English, German, French.

3. The University (founded; was founded) in 1755.

4. I am sure the exams (will pass; will be passed) successfully.

5. Our English lab (equips; is equipped) well. It’s interesting to work there.

6. English (speaks; is spoken) at our English-tutorials.

7. Specialists of high qualification (train; are trained) at the Krasnodar University of the MIA.