It is said that St Petersburg is one of the most majestic cities in the world. ST PETERSBURG
St Petersburg is said to be one of the most majestic cities in the world.
It is reported that there are around 250 fake universities in the UK. THERE ARE ...
There are reported to be around 250 fake universities in the UK.
It is believed that more than half of the population suffers from headaches. MORE THAN HALF OF THE POPULATION
More than half of the population is believed to suffer from headaches.
You seem to be unable to deal with this problem effectively. IT + CLAUSE
It seems that you are unable to deal with this problem effectively.
The weather seems to be about to improve. IT + CLAUSE
It seems that the weather is about to improve.
The government appears to be planning to raise taxes. IT + CLAUSE
It appears that the government is planning to raise taxes.
She appears to have changed her mind since I last spoke to her. IT + CLAUSE
It appears that she has changed her mind since I last spoke to her.
The robbers appear to have been wearing face masks. IT + CLAUSE
It appears that the robbers were wearing face masks. would seem / appear is also possible where the context is more formal.
Men seem to be more at risk from this disease than women. IT + CLAUSE
It seems that men are more at risk from this disease than women.
It is understood that at least 70 people have been injured as a result of the explosion. AT LEAST 70 PEOPLE
At least 70 people are understood to have been injured as a result of the explosion.
It is expected that a spokesperson will make an announcement later today. A SPOKESPERSON
A spokesperson is expected to make an announcement later today.
It is thought that the finance minister is about to resign from his post. THE FINANCE MINISTER
The finance minister is thought to be about to resign from his post.