17. 1. her new book has been published recently.
2. our local museum has been just opened.
3. their new house has been painted and now it looks smart.
4. the room looks nice because it has been cleaned.
5. my dress has been washed and now it's clean.
6. the dinner has just cooked, it is ready and hot.
7. the new theatre in the city has been opened.
8. the letters have been posted.
18.
a new hospital had been built. the old library had been rebuilt. the city centre had been turned into a real shopping area. a new fire station had been opened. the names of some streets had been changed. the city exhibition hall had been closed.
19. i was shown the new cover of the book. we were borrowed this rare edition of this magazine. they were paid too much. he was told to go and buy a new bag. i was offered drinks. you were asked to keep the secret. she was refused to stay here. they were sent some newspapers. she was given an apple. you were allowed to write a song.