1．The story was reported in the press and on TV.
2．It has_been_confirmed (confirm) that the news is true.
3．More than 100 famous films have_been_shown (show) in the city since July.
4．Great changes have_taken (take) place in my hometown and you can see that a lot of factories have_been_set (set) up.
5．—We want to sit at the table near the window.
—I'm sorry, but it has_been_taken (take) already.
6．It's said that the cinema has_been_closed (close) for repairs for months.
7．He is often laughed at by his classmates.
8．Time is precious and should be made full use of.
