Exercise 2. translate the sentences paying attention to passive voice. 1. much time is devoted to the study of the new method. 2. the experiments will be completed by the end of the week. 3. new houses are built everywhere: in cities, towns and villages. 4. a lot of problems were discussed at the conference.

1. Much time is devoted to the study of the new method. - Изучению нового метода уделяется много времени.

2. The experiments will be completed by the end of the week. - Эксперименты (опыты) будут завершены к концу недели.

3. New houses are built everywhere: in cities, towns and villages. - Новые дома строятся повсюду: в городах, поселках и деревнях.

4. A lot of problems were discussed at the conference. - На конференции обсуждалось много проблем.