The passive with two objects; Reporting with passive verbs; Have / Get something done p. 120

Complete the sentences with the correct form of have / get something done. Look at the time words that are underlined to help you get the tense right. Use the contracted form where possible.

1 Layla's lab badge isn't working anymore, so she ________ it replaced tomorrow.
2 Last month, the school ________ the microscopes repaired after some vandals had broken them.
3 The lab ________ the air filters cleaned every week to keep it sterile.
4 Layla ________ her scooter fixed yet, so she is taking the bus to the lab.
5 Does the hospital ________ its food delivered daily?

Choose the correct alternative to complete the extract on Layla and science. Then, think about a scientific subject you have grown passionate about, make any changes you need and use it for your speaking test.

Growing up, I wasn't always a 'science person'. However, everything changed during my recent work experience. I am now considered ________ a natural talent for lab work.
While at the hospital, I ________ by researchers how tiny ________ can change the world. I even saw how data regarding blood types could be ________ using AI. This whole experience was a turning point. I understood that I could ________ to making things happen.
These days, I'm ________ busy. I'm having ________ to help students identify local plant species. Next summer, I plan to ________ research on bacteria in water and get my research funded ________ a local youth science grant.
My advice to other students is simple: don't be afraid of what you don't know. It is often ________ that the best discoveries are made when we step out of our comfort zone.

Complete the sentences with the passive form of the verb in brackets. Remember: if the subject of the sentence is a thing, you will need to add a preposition, too

1 Before starting her work experience, Layla ________ (send) a copy of the safety manual.
2 The new robotic surgery arm ________ (show) the visitors tomorrow.
3 A new treatment ________ (might / give) the patient by tomorrow.
4 Right now, students ________ (teach) how to handle lab equipment.
5 A second opinion ________ (should / offer) the patient by the specialist.
6 We ________ (give) a week to write the lab report.

Read the sentences and choose which type of passive is used: the one which focuses on the direct object (thing) or the indirect object (person) of the active sentence?

1 Layla was given a pass to enter the hospital laboratory.
Focus on: ________
2 A prize for the bacterial research will be awarded to Dr. Chen.
Focus on: ________
3 The students are being shown how to use AI to analyse data.
Focus on: ________
4 Do you think Jo is going to be offered a permanent job?
Focus on: ________
5 The test results have already been sent to the surgeon.
Focus on: ________
6 The doctor must be told the patient's medical history.
Focus on: ________

Transform the active sentences into passive in the two possible ways. Be careful: the verb in item 3 is in the past! Tip: if the sentence starts with 'It', use the word 'that'; if the sentence starts with a noun (medicine, vaccine etc.), use the word 'to'.

1 People say that the new medicine is very effective.
A It is said ________ is very effective.
B The new ________ very effective.
2 Experts think that the virus spreads through the air.
A It is thought that ________ through the air.
B The ________ through the air.
3 Researchers claim that the experiment failed due to the heat.
A It is claimed ________ due to the heat.
B The experiment ________ due to the heat.

Complete the sentences with the prompts in brackets and the expression have / get something done. Use the contracted form where possible.

1 By next June, the research team ________ (soil samples / analyse) for any potential environmental impact.
2 The biotech company ________ (usually / the chemicals / store) in plastic bottles.
3 The medical team ________ (the blood samples / test) as soon as the lab opens.
4 Have you noticed that the school ________ (new computers / install) in the labs?
5 Every hospital must ________ (emergency equipment / check) on a weekly basis.