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Commands, requests, advise, invitations, offers.

 

Ex. 4.Use the reporting verbs below to turn the following sentences into indirect speech.

order demand beg warn
threaten remind ask tell

Model: “Translate this text, but don’t use your dictionaries”, the teacher said. – The teacher told us to translate the text, but not to use our dictionaries.

1. “Please, please don’t leave me,” she told him.

2. “Don’t watch late films on TV,” the parents said to the boy.

3. “Don’t be rude to the customers,” said the manager.

4. “Don’t use my computer without asking me,” I said.

5. “You mustn’t drive my car without asking me first,” Dad said to me.

6. “Let’s go to the shopping center,” she told me.

7. “Be quiet and don’t cry,” mother said to the children.

 

Self Check

 

Ex. 5.Use the following sentences in Reported Speech.

1. “I will buy a computer if I have enough money,” he said to me.

2. “The article said, “There has been an increase in the number of university students.”

3. “I’ll punish you if you behave badly,” Mum told the twins.

4. “I’m exhausted,” I said to Mother, “Can you make me a cup of tea?”

5. He says, “I study Law. I have always wanted to work as a lawyer”.

6. “When are you going to marry?” I often ask him. “I should never dream of doing such a thing,” he always replies.

7. “Does anyone want tickets for the boxing match?” said John.

8. “Are you sorry for what you did?” the mother asked her son.

9. “Do you have a good relationship with your colleagues at work?” Mother asked me.

10. “Could you tell me what is on today’s menu?” – I asked Mother.

11. “Did you play football for your school team,” my teacher asked me.

12. “Will you have time to play football regularly this year?” he went on.

Ex. 6.Turn the following questions into indirect speech using the appropriate reporting verbs:

1. “Which newspaper has the largest circulation?” we asked the reporter.

2. “What course are you taking up in college?” I asked John.

3. “Why did the thieves turn everything in my flat,” I wondered, “what were they looking for?”

4. “What do you think of the canteen meals?” my friend asked me.

5. “How many sleeping pills have you taken today?” said the night sister.

6. “How long have you been learning English?” the examiner asked.

7. “Would you like a cigarette?” said John.

8. “Shall we go for a walk?” Jane said.

9. “Don’t take your coat off. It’s rather cold here,” said the librarian.

10. “Could you sign the book please?” I asked the author.

11. “Has the Belarusian football team won the match this season?” he enquired.

12. “Shall I see you home or will you take a taxi?” I asked her.

Extended Activities

Ex. 7. a) Say the following in reported speech using the appropriate reporting verbs.

Applying for a job

a) Before the interview your family advised you:

1. “Find out what you can about the firm”. (Father…)

2. “Make sure you know what the job involves”. (Mother…)



3. “Dress to look clean and tidy”. (My sister…)

4. “Show interest in the job and ask questions”. (My brother…)

5. “Be polite and don’t panic, even if faced by more than one person. (Granny…)

6. “Don’t give one word answers”. (Father…)

7. “Don’t smoke or chew but try to smile”. (Mother…)

8. “Remember that first impressions are important”. (Father…)

 

At the interview

b) Make a new sentence from the questions suggested:

1. “How old are you?” The interviewer asked me…

2. “What do you do in your spare time?” He asked…

3. “Why do you apply for this job?” He wanted to know…

4. “Have you got a driving license?” He asked…

5. “Can you speak any foreign language?” He wanted to know…

6. “Do you have any right skills for the job you would like to have?” I was asked…

7. “Are you responsible and hard working or impatient and aggressive?” He asked…

8. “What are your good points: friendly, honest, practical, sensible?” I was asked…

9. “Have you worked before for large companies?” He wanted to know…

10. “Have you ever had an interview for a job before?” He inquired…

11. “Why would you like this job?” He asked…

 

c) I also asked the interviewer a few questions:

1. “What does the job involve?” It was important for me to find out …

2. “What are the working hours?” I wanted to know…

3. “Is there any training?” It was interesting to know…

4. “What is the salary?” I didn’t dare to ask…

5. “What are the prospects for promotion here?” It was important to find out…

 

Ex. 8.Complete the sentences of the dialogue. Work in pairs.

Ivanov: Is that the Embassy Hotel?

Receptionist: What did you say? I can’t hear you. The line is bad.

I.: R.: I.: R.: I.: R.: I.: R.: I.: R.: I.:   R.: I.: R.: I.: R.: I.: R.: I.: I asked… Yes, that’s right. What can I do for you? Can I book a double room with bath? For how long do you require accommodation? Sorry, I can’t hear you. I asked… For three nights. When will you arrive? What did you say? I asked… Tomorrow in the early evening. Will you be able to book a room on the 3rd floor. Pardon? I asked… Sure What’s the charge? Say it again, please. I just wanted to know… It is £30 a night. The hotel charges include breakfast and made-service. All right. Thank you.

 

Ex. 9. Reproduce the following dialogues in reported speech.

A Telephone Call

Mr. Ivanov is speaking to the clerk of Travel Agency on the phone.

Clerk: Ivanov:   Clerk:   Ivanov:   Clerk:   Ivanov: Clerk: Travel Agency. Good morning. Good morning. My name is Philip Ivanov. I’d like to make a reservation for a flight to London on the 5th of April. Just a moment, please. Now, there is a non-stop flight to London on the 5th. It’s leaving for London at 10 o’clock in the morning. That sounds good. Will you make a reservation for me on that flight? All right, Mr. Ivanov, please come and collect your ticket a couple of days in advance. I’ll do that. Thank you. You are welcome.

At the Station

Passenger: Excuse me, where is the booking-office?

A passer-by: It is over there, on the left.

P.: P.: Clerk: P.: Clerk: P.: Clerk: P.: Clerk: P.: Clerk: Thanks. One first to Oxford, please. Single or return? Single… Do I have to change anywhere? No, no change, it’s a through train. Thanks. Which platform is for Oxford? Platform 5. What time do we get to Oxford? You are due to arrive at 10.30. Thank you. Thank you, sir. You’d better hurry up. It starts in half an hour. I hope you’ll have a comfortable journey.

Passport Control

Officer: You passport, please.

Visitor: Here you are.

O.: V.: O.: V.: How long are you going to stay in London? Ten days. I am here on business. Your passport and visa are in order. Have a pleasant stay, sir. Thank you.

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