Change these statements into reported speech.

1. Mike said: “I like sky diving. It isn’t dangerous.”

2. Suzie said: “I fell off my BMX bike eight times yesterday.”

3. Christine said: “I really enjoyed water skiing last summer.”

4. Dave said: “I hadn’t heard this CD before you played it.”

5. Johnny said: “I’ll go and help them.”

6. Pauline said: “I enjoyed climbing Everest.”

 

9. Change the following Yes/No questions into reported interrogatives.

1. “Did you enjoy the concert, John?” she asked.

2. “Do you often go skiing, Elena?” asked Julia.

3. “Have you ever been to Siena, Mick?” asked Rob.

4. “Are you enjoying yourselves, children?” asked Jo.

5. “Does Muriel eat meat?” asked Angela.

6. “Is Donald happy in his new job?” asked George.

 

10. Change the following Wh-questions into reported interrogatives using the verbs in brackets in the past simple.

1. Mary: “When is Jane coming tomorrow?” (ask)

2. Sammy: “How are we going to travel to Spain?” (want to know)

3. Joyce: “Why did you phone him last night?” (ask)

4. Brian: “Who has read this novel?” (wonder)

5. Alex: “Where will you go for your holidays?” (inquire)

6. Laura: “What is the time?” (want to know)

 

11. Yesterday you ran into your friend of yours, Helen. Helen told you a lot of things. Here are some of the things she said to you:

 

1. I’m thinking of going to live in France.

2. My father is in the hospital.

3. Sue and Jim are getting married next month.

 

4. I haven’t seen Bill for a while.

5. I’ve been playing tennis a lot lately.

6. Barbara has had a baby.

 

7. I don’t know what Fred is doing.

8. I hardly ever go out these days.

9. I work 14 hours a day.

 

10. I’ll tell Jim I saw you.

11. You can come and stay with me if you are ever in Toronto.

12. Tom had an accident last week, but he wasn’t injured.

 

Later that day you tell another friend what Helen said. Use reported speech.

1. Helen said that she was thinking of going to live in France.

2. Helen said that………………………………………………………………….

Put the following into direct speech.

1. He told Jane he would help her.

2. She told Mike he was very helpful.

3. Liz told mark that she had said that the previous day.

4. He said he would be glad to meet Jane.

5. She asked George if he would come the next day.

6. They asked Tim to tell them the truth.

Correct the errors.

1. He wanted to know where was the nearest bank.

2. He said he’ll come again.

3. She said she went to Dallas five years before.

4. I told Ron I would ring him up tomorrow.

5. She asked Bella what she was doing here.

6. Rod asked Jessy where would they go.

 

· COMPREHENSION READING

14. Read the following text and do the tasks after the text:

Habitat for Humanity

Over 1 billion people lack adequate housing. These people are found in every country of the world and, indeed, in almost every community. They live in huts made of sticks, mud, cardboard, or metal; in some cases, they don’t even have a roof over their heads. The problem is huge. Does this mean there is nothing that can be done?

According to the people at Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI), there is plenty that can be done. HFHI was founded in 1976 by Millard and Linda Fuller, millionaires who decided their money could best be sent helping people. Since then, HFHI has helped fix and build homes for tens of thousands of people in the United States and over 30 other countries.

A look at who builds these homes reveals a lot about HFHI. Jimmy Carter, former U.S. president, and his wife, Rosalynn, spend a week each year helping to build houses. Evinor Mira, a 16-year old high school student, recently helped to build houses for his family and others in his community in Tepetitan, El Salvador.

HFHI believes that the homes should not be given as charity; instead, the organization follows a system known as partnership housing: The people who live in the homes, like Evinor, work together with volunteers on the construction and then gradually pay off the basic cost of the homes. These payments, together with contributions, enable HFHI to help other people.

By tackling the problem of inadequate housing, HFHI tackles other important social problems as well. People who have decent homes are better able to manage in life and to be productive members of society. And when homes are improved, neighborhoods and communities can be improved, too

 

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