4. A vast area of forest in my hometown was reported to have been destroyed.

5. Was that information believed to be true?

6. Is it hoped that there would ... of living?

1.It wasn’t expected that I would fail the final exam.

2. Is it thought that they will have the chance to visit that place?

3. It was expected that this summer holiday would be swelteringly hot.

4. It was reported that a vast area of forest in my hometown was destroyed.

5. Was it believed that the information was true?

6. Was it hoped that there would be a significant change in the standards of living?

7. It is never/ not believed that Peter and Jane will get married.