Reading Comprehension. Passive Voice in Business News
Article 1: Meridia Tech Acquired by Nimbus Innovations
Meridia Tech, a leading developer of renewable energy solutions, has been acquired by Nimbus Innovations in a deal valued at $2.5 billion. The acquisition was announced on Monday after weeks of speculation within the industry.
The merger was approved unanimously by both companies’ boards of directors and is expected to be finalized by the end of the fiscal quarter, pending regulatory approval. “Significant synergies will be realized through this acquisition,” a spokesperson for Nimbus Innovations stated.
Employees of Meridia Tech have been assured that no immediate layoffs are planned, and that their existing projects will be continued under the new management. The merger has been seen by analysts as a strategic move to consolidate market share in the competitive renewable energy sector.
Article 2: Lumina Pharmaceuticals Fined for Safety Violations
Lumina Pharmaceuticals has been fined $15 million by the National Health Agency for safety violations at its primary manufacturing facility. The fine was imposed after a six-month investigation during which several compliance issues were discovered.
Multiple breaches of safety protocols were identified, including inadequate sterilization procedures and improper storage of hazardous materials. “Public health was put at risk, and such negligence cannot be overlooked,” an agency representative commented.
Corrective measures have been mandated, and a comprehensive audit will be conducted to ensure future compliance. Shares of Lumina Pharmaceuticals were impacted by the news, dropping 5% in early trading. A statement from the company indicated that steps are being taken to address all concerns raised by the investigation.
Article 3: Aurora Air Unveils Eco-Friendly Fleet
An innovative fleet of eco-friendly aircraft has been unveiled by Aurora Air in an effort to reduce carbon emissions and fuel consumption. The new models were showcased at an industry event attended by key stakeholders and environmental experts.
Cutting-edge technologies have been incorporated into the aircraft design, including lightweight materials and advanced aerodynamics. “A significant reduction in our carbon footprint will be achieved through these advancements,” the CEO of Aurora Air stated.
The new fleet is scheduled to be deployed across major international routes starting next month. Passenger comfort has been enhanced, and operational costs are expected to decrease as a result of improved fuel efficiency. The initiative has been praised by environmental groups and is anticipated to set a new standard in the aviation industry.
Reading Comprehension Questions
- Which article discusses a company that acquired another firm in a deal valued at $2.5 billion?
- In which article did the National Health Agency fine a company $15 million for safety violations?
- Which article mentions a company unveiling an innovative fleet of eco-friendly aircraft to reduce carbon emissions?
- In which article did a company’s shares drop 5% in early trading following news of regulatory actions?
- Which article features analysts seeing a merger as a strategic move to consolidate market share in the renewable energy sector?
- Which article highlights a company incorporating cutting-edge technologies, including lightweight materials and advanced aerodynamics, into new products?
- In which article did employees receive assurances that no immediate layoffs were planned?
- Which article reports that a company will conduct a comprehensive audit to ensure future compliance after an investigation uncovered compliance issues?
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Article 1: Meridia Tech Acquired by Nimbus Innovations
Passive: “Meridia Tech, a leading developer of renewable energy solutions, has been acquired by Nimbus Innovations in a deal valued at $2.5 billion.
“Active: “Nimbus Innovations has acquired Meridia Tech, a leading developer of renewable energy solutions, in a deal valued at $2.5 billion.”
Passive: “The acquisition was announced on Monday after weeks of speculation within the industry.
“Active: “Nimbus Innovations announced the acquisition on Monday after weeks of speculation within the industry.”
Passive: “The merger was approved unanimously by both companies’ boards of directors and is expected to be finalized by the end of the fiscal quarter, pending regulatory approval.”
Active: “Both companies’ boards of directors approved the merger unanimously, and they expect to finalize it by the end of the fiscal quarter, pending regulatory approval.”
Passive: “Significant synergies will be realized through this acquisition,” a spokesperson for Nimbus Innovations stated.
Active: “A spokesperson for Nimbus Innovations stated, ‘We will realize significant synergies through this acquisition.’”
Passive: “Employees of Meridia Tech have been assured that no immediate layoffs are planned, and that their existing projects will be continued under the new management.”
Active: “The company has assured employees of Meridia Tech that it plans no immediate layoffs and that the new management will continue their existing projects.”
Passive: “The merger has been seen by analysts as a strategic move to consolidate market share in the competitive renewable energy sector.
“Active: “Analysts have seen the merger as a strategic move to consolidate market share in the competitive renewable energy sector.”
Article 2: Lumina Pharmaceuticals Fined for Safety Violations
- Passive: “Lumina Pharmaceuticals has been fined $15 million by the National Health Agency for safety violations at its primary manufacturing facility.”Active: “The National Health Agency has fined Lumina Pharmaceuticals $15 million for safety violations at its primary manufacturing facility.”
- Passive: “The fine was imposed after a six-month investigation during which several compliance issues were discovered.”Active: “The agency imposed the fine after a six-month investigation during which investigators discovered several compliance issues.”
- Passive: “Multiple breaches of safety protocols were identified, including inadequate sterilization procedures and improper storage of hazardous materials.”Active: “Investigators identified multiple breaches of safety protocols, including inadequate sterilization procedures and improper storage of hazardous materials.”
- Passive: “‘Public health was put at risk, and such negligence cannot be overlooked,’ an agency representative commented.”Active: “An agency representative commented, ‘The company put public health at risk, and we cannot overlook such negligence.’”
- Passive: “Corrective measures have been mandated, and a comprehensive audit will be conducted to ensure future compliance.”Active: “The agency has mandated corrective measures, and it will conduct a comprehensive audit to ensure future compliance.”
- Passive: “Shares of Lumina Pharmaceuticals were impacted by the news, dropping 5% in early trading.”Active: “The news impacted shares of Lumina Pharmaceuticals, causing them to drop 5% in early trading.”
- Passive: “A statement from the company indicated that steps are being taken to address all concerns raised by the investigation.”Active: “A statement from the company indicated that they are taking steps to address all concerns raised by the investigation.”
Article 3: Aurora Air Unveils Eco-Friendly Fleet
- Passive: “An innovative fleet of eco-friendly aircraft has been unveiled by Aurora Air in an effort to reduce carbon emissions and fuel consumption.”Active: “Aurora Air has unveiled an innovative fleet of eco-friendly aircraft in an effort to reduce carbon emissions and fuel consumption.”
- Passive: “The new models were showcased at an industry event attended by key stakeholders and environmental experts.”Active: “Aurora Air showcased the new models at an industry event attended by key stakeholders and environmental experts.”
- Passive: “Cutting-edge technologies have been incorporated into the aircraft design, including lightweight materials and advanced aerodynamics.”Active: “The company has incorporated cutting-edge technologies into the aircraft design, including lightweight materials and advanced aerodynamics.”
- Passive: “‘A significant reduction in our carbon footprint will be achieved through these advancements,’ the CEO of Aurora Air stated.”Active: “The CEO of Aurora Air stated, ‘We will achieve a significant reduction in our carbon footprint through these advancements.’”
- Passive: “The new fleet is scheduled to be deployed across major international routes starting next month.”Active: “Aurora Air is scheduled to deploy the new fleet across major international routes starting next month.”
- Passive: “Passenger comfort has been enhanced, and operational costs are expected to decrease as a result of improved fuel efficiency.”Active: “The company has enhanced passenger comfort, and it expects operational costs to decrease as a result of improved fuel efficiency.”
- Passive: “The initiative has been praised by environmental groups and is anticipated to set a new standard in the aviation industry.”Active: “Environmental groups have praised the initiative, and industry experts anticipate it will set a new standard in the aviation industry.”