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Question
Past passive –
“Where was it made?”
Look at what your partner is wearing. Imagine where the various items of clothing were (or might have been) made, and tell your partner. Use your imagination!
e.g. A : Was your shirt made in France ?
B : No, actually it was made in Brazil.
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Solution
Students can practise as follows :
- A : Was your tie made in England ?
- B : No, actually it was made in Italy.
- A : Was your trousers made in the U.S.A. ?
- B : No, actually it has been made in France.
- A : Was your pullover made in Switzerland ?
- B : No, actually it has been made in England.
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| good | ||||
| bad | ||||
| surprised | ||||
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