Translate into English. Use the Passive Voice. "Тебе рассказали об этой необычной истории?"-Да. Мне сказали, что здание цирка было разрушено за полчаса." "Неделю назад мне подарили экзотического щенка. Представьте, за это врем...

Were you told about this extraordinary story? Yes. I was told that the building of the circus was destroyed in half an hour. A week ago I was given an exotic puppy as a present. Just imagine it ate all our shoes after all this time. Was it punished for it? Certainly not! Who wrote this story? I don't know exactly. I suppose it to be written by one of the classics. (= I think it was written by one of the classics.)

Were you told about this unusual story? Yes, I was. I was told that the circus building had been destroyed for half an hour. A week ago I was given an exotic puppy as a gift. Just imagine it has eaten all our shoes for this time. Was it punished for it? Of course, not!  Who wrote this story? I don't know clearly. I think, it was written by someone of the classics.