Question: The old man looked at Jon for a long time.
Jon was looked at by the young man for a long time.

Answer: no

Question: Until relatively recently, entertainment industries in Las Vegas were aimed primarily at the visitor.
The primary entertainment industry in Las Vegas is magic.

Answer: it is not possible to tell

Question: Thompson's writing retreated from the outside world.
Thompson's writing heavily focused on the outside world.

Answer:
no