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Exercise 1
Read the passege and underline the Passive Verbs in the passage.
A Look at the Intriguing History of Snowboarding

By Keith Kingston
To say who actually invented the sport of snowboarding
would be impossible because people have always loved
to slide down a snow-covered hill. Soaring through the
snow on some kind of seat or board is nothing new. The
ways to enjoy the snow are numerous, and people have
devised ways to turn garbage can lids and cardboard
into ‘snow boards’ to enjoy an afternoon frolic outdoors.
The various ways to glide through snow have become more sophisticated and have
evolved into using polished boards or skis in much the same manner as a
surfboarder would ride a wave.
There have been many attempts at developing a modern snowboard. In 1965,
the ‘Snurfer’ (a word play on ‘snow’ and ‘surfer’) was developed as a child’s toy.
Two skis were bound together and a rope was placed at the front end to afford
control and stability. Over 500,000 ‘Snurfers’ were sold in 1966 but they were never
seen as more than a child's plaything even though organized competitions began to
take place. The year 1969 brought a slightly more sophisticated snowboard based
on the principles of skiing combined with surfboard styling.
The ‘Flying Yellow Banana’ was developed in 1977. This was nothing more than a
plastic shell covered with a top surface like that of a skateboard, but at the time it
was considered a major advance in the little known sport of snowboarding. The
first national snowboard race was held in the area outside Woodstock and was
known as ‘The Suicide Six.’ The race consisted of a steep downhill run called The
Face in which the main goal was probably mere survival.
Snowboarding continued to increase in popularity over the next several years. In
1985 the first magazine dedicated specifically to snowboarding hit the news stands
with huge success and furthered the popularity of this exciting sport. Hoards of fans
began to organize regional events and pretty soon snowboarding events were
held in all parts of the world. In the year 1994 snowboarding was finally declared an
Olympic event, much to the delight of fans. The not-so-new sport of snowboarding
was finally recognized and meant a huge victory for serious snowboarders across
the globe.
A collection of snowboarding tricks and stunts was released on video in 1996.
Filmed in Alaska, the breathtaking beauty and captivating snowboarding techniques
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featured in the video exposed snowboarding to a new generation, and by 1998

snowboarding constituted almost 50% of all winter activity. Today, nearly all ski
resorts accept snowboarders. There are still a few holding on to the past but this is
unlikely to continue as the number of snowboarders continually increases.
From the first crudely built snowboards to the advanced and specialized models
available today, snowboarders have carried a ‘bad boy’ image. This rebel reputation
is still common today in spite of the fact that snowboarding appeals to men,
women, and children of all nationalities and social groups. At most major ski resorts
you can find snowboarding gear, information, and lessons. Olympic and world wide
snowboarding events are among the most popular of winter sports and the
competition to be the best is fierce.
Retailers nation wide and around the world carry many types of snowboards, and
the choice in specially made snowboarding gear is immense. Snowboarders have
participated in the X Games and even charity events such as Boarding for Breast
Cancer. From its early meager beginnings snowboarding has progressed into a fully
recognized sport, and large numbers of people are turning to snowboarding for
adventure, fun, and professional recognition.
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Exercise 2
Fill the blank of each number using Active Voice or Passive Voice
1. The Statue of Liberty (give) .......................... to the United States by France.

2. It (be) .......................... a present on the 100th anniversary of the United
States.
3. The Statue of Liberty (design) .......................... by Frederic Auguste Bartholdi.
4. It (complete) .......................... in France in July 1884.
5. In 350 pieces, the statue then (ship) to New York, where
it (arrive) .......................... on 17 June 1885.
6. The pieces (put) .......................... together and the opening
ceremony (take) .......................... place on 28 October 1886.
7. The Statue of Liberty (be) .......................... 46 m high (93 m including the base).
8. The statue (represent) .......................... the goddess of liberty.
9. She (hold) .......................... a torch in her right hand and a tablet in her left
hand.

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10. On the tablet you (see / can) .......................... the date of the Declaration of
Independence (July 4, 1776).
11. Every year, the Statue of Liberty (visit) .......................... by many people from
all over the world

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A Look at the Intriguing History of Snowboarding

featured in the video exposed snowboarding to a new generation, and by 1998

1. The Statue of Liberty (give) .......................... to the United States by France.

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