Оборот "подлежащее + глагол в страдательном залоге + неопределённая форма глагола" часто используется в английском языке для создания более формального стиля или для акцентирования внимания на определённой информации. В таких конструкциях часто используются такие глаголы, как "consider", "know", "say", "think", "believe", "suppose" и т.д.
Давайте преобразуем предложенные предложения, используя данный оборот.
People think that the British are reserved and well-mannered.
- It is thought that the British are reserved and well-mannered.
Many people consider that Spain and Portugal are good places for summer rest.
- It is considered that Spain and Portugal are good places for summer rest.
We know that Christmas is the most popular holiday in Britain and the USA.
- It is known that Christmas is the most popular holiday in Britain and the USA.
They suppose that the British Queen is the most important symbol of the country.
- It is supposed that the British Queen is the most important symbol of the country.
Some people believe that Brazilian football is the best.
- It is believed that Brazilian football is the best.
They say that Americans have more national celebrations than any other nation.
- It is said that Americans have more national celebrations than any other nation.
We think that the English language is quite difficult to learn.
- It is thought that the English language is quite difficult to learn.
Использование таких конструкций позволяет создать более объективный и формальный тон высказывания.