2
a Water covers most of the earth’s surface.
b How much of the earth’s surface is covered by water?
3
a While I was on holiday, my camera was stolen from my hotel room.
b While I was on holiday, my camera disappeared from my hotel room.
4
a Robert’s parents died when he was very young.
b Robert and his sister were brought up by their grandparents.
5
a The boat hit a rock and sank quickly.
b Fortunately everybody was rescued.
6
a Bill fired from his job. He wasn’t very good at it.
b Sue resigned from her job because she didn’t enjoy it any more.
7
a It can be noisy living here, but it doesn't bother me.
b It can be noisy living here, but I am not bothered by it.
8
a Maria had an accident. She was knocked off her bike.
b Maria had an accident. She fell off her bike.
9
a I haven’t seen these flowers before. What are they called?
b I haven’t seen these flowers before. What do you call them?