С2. it is/ it has been ages since i last saw nick. he is said (marry) darcy and they are believed (leave) the country. 3. we are going by sea but i'd rather we (go) by air. i (never/be) a good sailor. 4. listen to the birds (sing). you know, i recently bought a parrot, but now i (think) of buying a canary bird. i want it (sing) for me in the morning. 5. look at her! she (have/hair/cut). she looks gorgeous! 6. we’d better (hurry up)… i’d hate (arrive) late. / i’d rather we (not arrive) late.