Grammar: The passive: sentences with two objects; Have / Get something done p. 81

Watch the video to revise the rule and then do the exercise. Complete the rules with the correct words and phrases.

Some verbs like ________ can have two ________. So, it is possible to make two ________ sentences.
Examples:
1 ________ was given a new smartphone for her birthday.
2 ________ was given to Mary for her birthday.
It is more common to start the passive sentence with the ________, as in the first example.

Rewrite the sentences in the passive. Transform the underlined words so that they become the subjects. Use the contracted negative form.

1 The man who runs the computer shop has offered Nick a job for the summer.
________ a job by the man who runs the computer shop.
2 The Physics teacher is showing students how to do the experiment.
________ how to do the experiment by the Physics teacher.
3 They don't teach us any IT at school.
________ any IT at school.
4 Have they ever told you what to do in the case of a fire emergency?
________ what to do in the case of a fire emergency?
5 They won't pay Tina enough for that job.
________ enough for that job.

A: Picture 1 Karen is repairing her scooter.

B: Picture 1 Karen is having her scooter repaired.

C: Picture 2 Karen is repairing her scooter.

D: Picture 2 Karen is having her scooter repaired.

Watch the video to revise the rule and then do the exercise. Choose the correct alternative to complete the sentences. Look for signal words that can help you identify the correct tense to use.
1 Your hair always looks great! Where ________ it cut?
2 'I can't see with these glasses!' 'I think you should ________ your eyes tested.
3 Look! Lisa ________ these photos taken at her eighteenth birthday party.
4 My gran ________ her shopping delivered once a week.
5 Jack's new flat isn't ready. He ________ the walls painted yet.

Complete the sentences with the correct form of have / get something done and the words in brackets. Do not use the contracted form.
1 My PC is so slow. I ________ (have / it / check) tomorrow.
2 Would you like an espresso? I ________ (get / my coffee machine / repair), yesterday.
3 If you want to have the party outside, we need to ________ (have / garden lights / fix).
4 Naomi accidentally smashed her headphones. Luckily, she ________ (have / new ones / deliver) in a few days.
5 At the fast food restaurant, Nicky spilt some ketchup onto her new trousers, so she decided to ________ (have / them / clean) at the dry cleaners.

Choose the correct alternative to complete Fen's blog. Then think about the text. How do you feel about a ban on what is, for most teens, their favourite gadget? What's your opinion on a possible ban in your area? Make any changes you need and use it for your oral production.

Today, I want to share an item of news which I'm sure you'll all be interested in. I have recently heard that in St Albans, a town in south-east England, smartphones for under-14-year-olds might soon ________ banned. The campaign ________ promoted by all the headteachers in the area who feel that young students using the device ________ exposed to risks. Instead of smartphones, the use of a basic text and call phone is ________. Parents in St Albans ________ reacted enthusiastically, but what about us teens? What do we think about the ban? What would we do if we had our smartphones ________ away from us?
Well, I know all about the negative sides of excessive screen time: if I could go back and avoid wasting hours using social media, believe me I would. But I don't think the positive aspects can be outweighed ________ the negative ones. For instance, I've become more of a techie! I have learned to ________ apps both on my smartphone and on my laptop. I also know it's best to ________ apps I don't need any more to save memory on my device. I've become fast at ________ various websites when I shop online so my parents generally rely on me to do it! But, more importantly, my smartphone allows me to enjoy my freedom without worrying: if I go out on my own, I feel safer knowing my phone is in my pocket and I can call for help.