Passive verb forms – English Grammar Test for B1
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Passage
The Great Wall of China is one of the most famous structures in the world. It was built more than 2,000 years ago to protect the country from invasions. Over the centuries, many parts of the wall were repaired and rebuilt by different dynasties. Today, large sections of the wall are preserved, while others are damaged by time and weather. The Great Wall is visited by millions of tourists every year, and it is considered one of the greatest achievements of human history. In 1987, it was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Nowadays, the wall is carefully protected, and restoration projects are carried out to save it for the future. Although some areas are closed to the public, many parts can still be explored by visitors, and guided tours are offered daily.
1 When was the Great Wall built?
2 Why was the wall built?
3 Who repaired and rebuilt the wall over time?
4 Are large sections of the wall preserved today?
5 What has damaged some parts of the wall?
6 How often is the Great Wall visited?
7 Who declared the Great Wall a World Heritage Site?
8 When was it declared a World Heritage Site?
9 How is the wall protected nowadays?
10 Are restoration projects being carried out?
11 Are all areas of the wall open to the public?
12 What can still be explored by visitors?
13 Who are guided tours offered to?
14 Which organization protects World Heritage Sites like the Great Wall?
15 Was the wall built in modern times?
16 Is the Great Wall considered an achievement of human history?
17 Are guided tours offered daily?
18 What is the Great Wall made of? (open question)
19 Was the Great Wall declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO or the UN Security Council?
20 Is the Great Wall more than 2,000 years old?
21 Were many parts of the wall rebuilt?
22 What happened to some areas of the wall?
23 When are tourists allowed to explore the wall?
24 Are some sections closed to visitors?
25 How is the wall saved for the future?
26 Who visits the Great Wall every year?
27 Were restoration projects carried out in the past?
28 Is the wall still important today?
29 Who was the Great Wall originally built by?
30 Why is the Great Wall famous worldwide?
Answer
1 More than 2,000 years ago. – From the passage.
2 To protect the country from invasions. – Purpose given in text.
3 Different dynasties. – They repaired and rebuilt it.
4 Yes, large sections are preserved today. – Present Simple Passive.
5 Time and weather. – They damaged some parts.
6 By millions of tourists every year. – Present Simple Passive: “is visited”.
7 UNESCO. – From passage.
8 In 1987. – Exact year.
9 It is carefully protected. – Present Simple Passive.
10 Yes, restoration projects are carried out. – Present Passive Continuous idea.
11 No, some areas are closed to the public. – From passage.
12 Many parts of the wall. – Can still be explored.
13 Visitors. – Tours are offered daily.
14 UNESCO. – They protect World Heritage Sites.
15 No, it was built more than 2,000 years ago. – Past Simple Passive.
16 Yes, it is considered an achievement of human history. – Present Simple Passive.
17 Yes, guided tours are offered daily. – Present Simple Passive.
18 Stone, bricks, and earth. – General knowledge, not stated.
19 By UNESCO. – Correct organization.
20 Yes, it is more than 2,000 years old. – From passage.
21 Yes, many parts were rebuilt. – Past Simple Passive.
22 Some areas are damaged or closed. – Passive form.
23 Daily. – Tours are offered every day.
24 Yes, some sections are closed to visitors. – From passage.
25 Through restoration projects. – Present Passive.
26 Millions of tourists. – Subject of passive “is visited”.
27 Yes, parts were repaired and rebuilt. – Past Passive.
28 Yes, it is still important today. – Implied from “protected” and “famous”.
29 By the Chinese people under emperors. – Historical knowledge.
30 Because it is one of the most famous and largest structures in the world. – From context.