Reported speech

EXERCISE № 312. Ask the flight attendant for information beginning with Could you tell me…? Do you know…? I wonder…? I wonder if you could tell me….?

1. Are we allowed to smoke on board the plane?

2. Where can I have a smoke?

3. How long does the flight last?

4. Where are the toilets?

5. Where can I keep my coat?

6. Can I have another glass of water?

7. Can I change my seat?

8. Do you provide passengers with newspapers?

9. Can I have a telephone call from board the plane?

10. What time do we land?

EXERCISE № 313. Little Tommy is very inquisitive. He wants to know everything. So he asks his parents lots of questions. What does Little Tommy want to know? Make questions beginning with Could you tell me…? Do you know…? I wonder…?

1. Why is the grass green?

2. Why is the sky blue?

3. Why is ice-cream cold and white?

4. Why do birds fly?

5. Where do polar bears live?

6. What do frogs eat?

7. Do chicks hatch from eggs?

8. What is reincarnation?

9. Where does God live?

10. Does rice grow on trees?

11. Do elephants eat meat?

12. Do bees give milk?

13. Why are tomatoes red?

14. Why can’t penguins fly?

EXERCISE № 314. Nick interviews Johnny Depp, a famous celebrity. Read his questions and write them in indirect form.

1. Do your family watch films where you star?

2. Do you want to play in a soap opera?

3. Do you have anything in common with your characters?

4. Are there any scenes that are difficult for you?

5. What can you say about your fans and their support?

6. Do you watch your movies?

7. What is your dream project?

8. What films give you the creeps?

9. Have you ever wanted to direct one of your films?

EXERCISE № 315. Different people interview James Cameron. Read their questions and write them in indirect form.

10 Questions for James Cameron

1. I connected with Avatar's message about taking care of our planet. How can we create our own Pandora here on earth? —Julie Patrick, Manhattan Beach, Calif.

2. Is Avatar a Native American story? —Robert Thijsen, Oranjestad, Aruba

3. Will there be an Avatar 2? If so, will it include the same characters? —Jonathan Clarke, Taipei

4. What was the most powerful motivator for writing Avatar? —Marc Monroe, Paris

5. Do you have a formula for creating a blockbuster film? —Michael Lawrence, Nashville

6. Which character trait is the most important secret to your success? —Daniel Kronlid, Umea, Sweden

7. Have you ever considered making a small-budget film? —Yusef M. Taylor, Washington

8. Why are your movies so long? —Carolina A. Miranda, Brooklyn

9. How do you think the use of 3-D will affect cinema? —Josh Coppenbarger, Normal, Ill

10. Now that Avatar has surpassed Titanic as the highest-grossing film ever, do you plan to take another 12-year break? —Gerardo Valero, Mexico City

EXERCISE № 316. What do these notes say?

Model: Please write in BLOCK LETTERS ‒ The notice tells us to write in block letters.

Do not leave your luggage unattended at any time	Just published – Indian Cookery by Poppy Tobin Signed copies available on request
All packages must be signed for	Please do not touch the exhibits
Parcels and heavy items should be taken to window 7 for weighing	Please do not talk to the driver while the vehicle is moving
Please speak quietly in the library area	Sorry! Lift to women’s fashions out of order – use escalator in TV department
Changing rooms next to lift. Customers may take in no more than 4 pieces of clothing	These animals are dangerous. Do not cross the safety fence
IT IS FORBIDDEN TO MOVE COMPUTERS FROM THIS ROOM WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM THE HEADTEACHER	Read instructions before equipment is switched on
Please knock before entering	Job applications to be left at reception not with security guard

EXERCISE № 317. Rewrite the sentences in the reported speech. Use introductory verbs beg, ask, order, advise, remind, promise, offer, demand, call, greet, etc.

1. “Don’t put sticky things in your pockets,” says Tommy’s mother.

2. “Please, please, don’t do anything dangerous,” says his wife.

3. “Remember to book a table,” says Becky.

4. “Why don’t you open a bank account?” says Ted.

5. “Will you help me, please?” she says.

6. “Good morning, Mr Christie,” she says.

7. “Don’t drive too fast,” she says to her husband.

8. “Don’t forget to thank Mrs Jones when you are saying good-bye to her,” says his mother.

9. “Can you change the bulb for me?” she says.

10. “Why don’t we go to the cinema this evening?” says Harry to Helen.

11. “Switch off the TV,” he says to her.

12. “Shut the door, Tom,” she says.

13. “You are a slowcoach, Becky,” she says.

14. “Lend me your pen for a moment,” I say to Mary.

15. “Don't watch late-night horror movies,” I say to them.

16. “Don't believe everything you hear,” he says to me.

17. “Please fill up this form,” the secretary says.

18. “Don't hurry,” I say to the boys.

19. “Don't touch that switch, Mary,” I say.

20. “Open the safe!” the raiders say to the bank clerk.

21. “Please do as I say,” he says to me.

22. “Help your mother, Peter,” Mr Pitt says.

23. “Don't make too much noise, children,” he says.

24. “Do whatever you like,” she says to us.

25. “Don't miss your train,” she says to them.

26. “Read it before you sign it,” he says to his client.

27. “Do sing it again,” he says.

28. “Don't put your hands near the bars,” the zoo keeper says to us.

29. “Buy a new car,” I say to him.

30. “Don't drive too fast,” she says to him.

EXERCISE № 318. Make the following questions indirect. Use ‘I wonder’, ‘I want to know’, ‘I ask’ or ‘Could you tell me’, ‘Do you know’.

1. Where can I see you next time? 2. How many bedrooms are there in your new house? 3. Do you have any questions? 4. Who is coming to the party? 5. Must we do this work now? 6. Was the party interesting? 7. When did she go to Florida? 8. Where is the crossing? 9. Did you see her yesterday? 10. Why does he dislike her? 11. Does Jane live in Moscow? 12. Did your brother study at Oxford University? 13. Do you play tennis every day? 14. What are you talking about? 15. Who is the author of the book? 16. What colour was her hair? 17. Are they at home? 18. Did she understand what I said? 19. When will she finish her novel? 20. When did you finish school?

EXERCISE № 319. Use say / tell / speak / talk:

1. “Could you … me the time?” … the old lady.

2. He … me to … up because he couldn’t hear me.

3. “I’d like to … to the manager please,” … the client.

4. Mr Lawson … he could … French and Arabic.

5. I don’t … to Bob anymore; he is always … lies.

6. She … us not to … anything to her family.

7. The judge … the witness to … the truth and nothing but the truth.

8. “ … your prayer and go to bed,” Mum … .

EXERCISE № 320. Rewrite the sentences in the reported speech.

1. “I hit him over the head with a crystal vase and ran out of the house,” she said to the police detective.

2. “Someone has stolen the secret formula,” said the professor.

3. “I live in a spooky town where ghosts come out when night falls,” he said to the children.

4. “It’s going to be a tiring journey,” Sally said.

5. “I’ll go through the office files while you are looking through the desk,” Bob said to his partner.

6. “I really enjoyed the ride,” she said.

7. “Next month we’ll be enjoying the sunshine in Barbados,” said Paul to Ann.

8. “We are planning to visit the haunted castle tonight,” little James said to Cathy.

9. “Where were you last night at the time of the burglary?” the police inspector asked me.

10. “Was he using the computer to find the secret code?” the police asked.

11. “How did the Prince wake Sleeping Beauty up?” Karen asked Grandma.

12. “Has she finally decided to sail from Spain to Australia all alone?” he asked.

13. “Will you tell Harry he’s the worst detective you’ve ever met?” Fred asked Tim.

14. “Open the door at once!” the police said to him.

15. “Don't touch the switch with wet hands,” she said to him.

16. “Don't touch the exhibits,” the museum guide said to us.

17. “ Be quiet,” the teacher said to us.

18. “Phone me when you get to your sister's house” my friend said.

19. “ Don't smoke in the museum,” the museum attendant said to us.

20. “Don't be silly,” my wife told me.

21. “ Apologize to the little girl that you hit,” Oliver's mother said to Oliver.

22. “Don't disturb me while I am in the meeting,” my boss told me.

23. “Leave your homework on the front desk,” the teacher told us.

24. “I will order a pizza,” he said.

25. “I'm going to the dentist now,” said Lynn.

26. “Mr and Mrs Wilson have gone on holiday,” Mr Bradley said.

27. “There is no one at home,” he said.

28. “What did you see in the distance?” she asked me.

29. “Have you got a pen?” he asked her.

30. “Have you spoken to Ann yet?” he asked me.

31. Why didn't you call the police?” he asked me.

32. “I will need your help,” he said to Jane.

33. “The sun rises in the east,” the teacher said.

34. “There was a good documentary on TV yesterday,” Gregory said.

35. “It's always hot at this time of year,” she said.

36. Rachel to her Granny: “Can you pass me the water, please.”

37. The policeman to the thief: “Stand away from the car.”

38. Diana to Robert: “Don't be late for dinner.”

39. Lilian's Dad to Lilian: “Go upstairs and finish your homework.”

40. The soldiers to the prisoner: “Put your gun down now.”

41. Jessica to her neighbour:”Would you mind not playing your music so loud, please?”

42. “Call the fire brigade immediately!” he said.

43. “Don’t throw litter out of the window!” Mum said to me.

44. “Fasten your seat belts, please,” the air steward said to the passengers.

45. “Don’t you ever act like that again!” he said to Mike.

EXERCISE № 321. Report the statements using the verbs of reporting:

1. “I’m not giving you any ice-cream until you have eaten your dinner,” said Barry’s mother.

2. “I’m sorry I broke the window,” said Sean.

3. “Shall I help you carry the box?” asked Tom.

4. “You should tell your parents the truth,” my friend said to me.

5. “Could you go to the bank?” he said to me.

6. “I really will remember to feed the fish,” Maurice said.

7. “No, I won’t drive you to the football match,” Mum said to me.

8. “Why don’t we go to Paris for our holiday this year?” she said.

9. “I shouldn’t have rejected that job offer,” my husband said.

10. “No. I have never been in Leeds. You have taken me for somebody else,” he said.

11. “I think young people should avoid unnecessary risks,” the retired stuntman said.

12. “You are to transfer $ 50, 000 to the foundation account immediately,” the gentleman told his bank.

13. “I am really sorry for failing you. Please, forgive me, “ my brother said.

14. “I am going to retire next year,” the pop-singer said.

15. “Don’t ask me about my private life,” the bestselling writer told the journalists.

16. “I will drop you a line when I am settled,” my son said.

17. “I didn’t see her on Monday,” Jack said.

18. “OK. You can use my computer if you promise to be careful, ” my roommate said.

19. “Let’s go to see Mary. She will be glad to see us,” my friend said.

20. “I wish I hadn’t told you,” Kelly said to her mother.

21. “You are right. It was me who called her that day,” the suspect said.

22. “It’s a pity I didn’t go to an actors’ school,” the stuntman said.

EXERCISE № 322. Put these sentences into reported speech using the reporting verb at the beginning of the second sentence.

1.'If I were you I wouldn't print that story,' he said. He advised me … story.	TO
2. 'I didn't take those photographs!' she said She denied ... those photographs.	TAKEN
3. 'Please don't print my name,' she said She asked me ... name.	TO
4. 'Don't give him an interview!' he warned me. He warned me ... an interview.	TO
5. 'I invented the story,' Julian said. Julian admitted ... the story.	HAD
6. 'Why don't you phone the editor?' he said. He suggested ... the editor.	SHOULD
7. Get a photograph of the accident,' she said to her secretary. The editor told ... the accident.	TO
8. 'Tell me what happened,' he said. I did. He persuaded ... what had happened.	TELL

EXERCISE № 323. Report the dialogue. Don’t use the verb say.

A: Oh! It is a quarter to five! I am going to be late. Get me a taxi!

B: I can just as well give you a lift.

A: We won’t catch the 5.30 if you drive.

B: I’ll do my best.

A: Ok, ok.

B: I’ll wait for you outside. Please, be quick. You are always so slow.

A: Me, slow?! Never!

B: We’d better not start arguing.

(half an hour later)

A: Could you go faster, please?

B: There’s a hold up. I can’t help it.

A: Do you think we can get there by half past?

B: Well, it seems we can’t make it. Sorry...

A: Take me back home, please. I am tired. It took me too long to pack. And I really was slow.

B: It’s my fault. I should have hired a taxi for you.

A: Never mind. Let’s order something in and have a good time watching an old movie at home.

EXERCISE № 324. Retell these jokes.

A.

Diner: Do you serve crabs here?

Waiter: We serve anyone – sit down.

(Serve – подавать на стол/ обслуживать)

B.

A French man was sentenced to death for committing a murder. The fatal hour arrived and the prisoner's head was shaved. The priest, the lawyer and the warden came to visit the prisoner in his cell.

“Do you want anything?” the lawyer asked the prisoner. “A glass of wine, perhaps?”

“No, thank you.”

“Would you like a cigarette?”

“No”

“It is customary to grant the prisoner's last wish,” the lawyer explained. “Your last wish will be granted. What is it?”

“I want to study English,” the condemned man said.

C.

-I will examine you for ten dollars.

-Go ahead, Doctor. If you find it, you can have it.

D.

One day the prettiest girl in our room said:

“I have found a new job and I will be leaving tomorrow.”

“Will you be making more money?”

“No,” she said. “Less.”

“Then why are you leaving?” I asked.

“Well,” she said, pointing to the room where she worked, with its exclusively female occupant, “I guess I'm just getting she-sick.”

E.

Two acquaintances, who had not seen Boatswain Macpherson for some years, called at his house on Saturday evening. Mrs. Macpherson answered the door.

“Does Macpherson live here?” they asked.

“Yeah,” was the woman's reply, “just carry him in!”

F.

-Did you call your colleague a liar?

-I did, sir, admitted Higgins.

-And a louse?

-Yes, sir.

-And did you also say he was a common dirty-tongued little rat?

Higgins thought for a moment and then said regretfully,

-No, sir, I forgot to call him so.

G.

-I'll never forget the night I met my wife at a dance.

-Was it romantic?

-No, embarrassing. I thought that she was home taking care of the kids.

EXERCISE № 325. Translate from Russian into English.

Statements
Она считала, что ананасы растут на деревьях.	She thought that pineapples grew on trees.
Он сказал, что он сейчас работает над новой статьей.	He said that he was working at a new article then.
Сестра сказала, что уже сдала документы в приемную комиссию.	My sister said that she had already handed in her application to the Entrance Requirements Department.
Андрей сказал мне, что читает эту книгу уже два часа.	Andrew told me that he had been reading the book for 2 hours.
Брауны сказали, что видели нас вчера в театре.	The Browns said that they had seen us in the theatre the day before.
Папа сказал, что встречает Элис в 5 в аэропорту.	Dad said that he was meeting Alice at the airport at 5.
Он мне говорил, что интересуется литературой Англии.	He told me that he was interested in British Literature.
Он сказал, что в 4 играл в теннис.	He said that he was playing/had been playing tennis at 4.
Мария сказала сестре, что позвонит ей завтра.	Maria told her sister that she would call her the following day.
Профессор Смит сказал, что завтра в час будет читать лекцию.	Professor Smith said that he would be delivering a lecture at 13 00 the following day/the next day.
Питер сказал, что через два часа он уже напишет отчет.	Peter said that in two hours he would have written the report.
Он настаивал на том, что уже сдал отчет.	He insisted that he had handed in his report.
Я был уверен, что он уже жалеет, что написал ей.	I was sure he was sorry the he had written to her.
У меня было впечатление, что он здесь уже давно.	I had the impression that he had been there for some time.
Я подозревал, что она просто забыла сказать, что я жду.	I suspected that she had forgotten to mention that I was waiting.
Он еще не знал, что он будет делать в Лондоне.	He wasn’t sure what he would do in London.
Questions
Мой помощник спросил, какой марки у нас принтер. Но я не знал ответа на его вопрос.	My assistant asked what type of printer we had. But I didn’t know the answer.
Энн хотела знать, заявил ли уже кто-нибудь о пропаже этого ребенка.	Ann wanted to know if anyone had reported the missing child.
Она спросила, как зовут ребенка, и где его родители.	She asked the child what his name was and where his parents were.
Профессор спросил, как долго я изучаю немецкий.	The professor asked how long I had been learning German.
Она спросила меня, читала ли я эту книгу в оригинале или в переводе. Я ответил, что читал ее в оригинале.	She asked me if I had read the book in the original or in translation. I answered that I had read it in the original.
Он спросил меня, умею ли я плавать. Я ответил, что умею.	He asked me if I could swim and I answered that I could.
Она спросила, хочу ли я пойти в кино. Я ответила, что хочу.	She asked me if I would like to go to the cinema. I answered that I would.
Мама спросила, хочу я апельсин или яблоко.	Mum asked whether I wanted an orange or an apple.
Commands/Requests/Exclamations/Advice/Suggestions, etc.
Он попросил ее не закрывать дверь.	He asked her not to close the door.
Мы ему сказали, чтобы он нас не ждал.	We told him not to wait for us.
Мужчина отрицал тот факт, что он украл мою сумочку.	The man denied stealing my bag.
Она просила навестить ее на днях.	She asked to visit her the other day.
Она умоляла подождать ее.	She begged to wait for her.
Генерал приказал солдатам стоять смирно.	The General commanded the soldiers to stand to attention.
Она предложила ему подвезти его до станции.	She suggested giving him a lift to the station.
Майк пожелал отцу доброй ночи и пошел спать.	Mike wished his father good night and went to bed.
Она напомнила мне, что пора принимать таблетку.	She reminded me that it was time to take a pill.
Она предложила мне еще чашку чая.	She offered me another cup of tea.
Они поздравили меня с окончанием университета.	They congratulated me on graduating from the university.
Она назвала его тугодумом.	She called him a slowcoach.
Она посоветовала Биллу поторопиться.	She advised Bill to hurry.
С восхищением она сказала, что ей нравится мое платье.	She exclaimed that she liked my dress.
Он похвастался, что написал контрольную на пятерку.	He boasted that he had got a five for the test.
Она настояла на том, что мы должны пойти к Смитам вместе.	She insisted on us/our going to the Smiths together.