Wait (for)

I count upon him to help me.

I rely upon you to do it in time.

Оборот: NOMINATIVE WITH THE INFINITIVE

(Субъектный падеж с инфинитивом)

It is said…

It is reported…

It seems…

It is likely…

It is said that they know Chinese well. →They are said to know Chinese well.

He is said to live in Moscow.

He was said to know several oriental languages.

She is said to be writing a new novel now.

The steamer was known to have left port on May, 15.

He was said to have been traveling about the country.

The goods are reported to have been awaiting shipment for several days.

Say, state, report, announce, think, expect, understand, consider, see, hear

This factory is known to produce tractors.

The delegation is reported to have left Moscow.

They are believed to be on their way to Moscow.

Seem, appear, prove, happen, chance (in the Active Voice)

The weather appears to be improving.

He proved to be a good worker.

He seems to know English well.

Be likely, be unlikely, certain, sure

They are likely to come soon.

The goods are unlikely to arrive at the end of the week.

He is sure to return soon.

Be the first, be the second, be the last

He is always the first to pass the exam.

They were the last to enter the University.

I am the second to have passed the exam.