REPORTED SPEECH 3 1. Read the interview and complete the summary in reported speech. Interviewer: So, tell us Joanna, what do you do? Joanna: Well, I'm a zoologist, and at the moment I'm investigating why some species like gorillas or orangutangs are migrating to other places in Africa, and then getting into trouble because they go to places with little food or water.. Interviewer: And have you discovered anything yet? Joanna: Umm, we're not really sure right now, but we think it might be because some mining companies are making tests in those areas. Interviewer: I'm sorry, but I don't understand. Can you explain? Joanna: Well, the mining works disturb the environment where these animals live. Interviewer: Don't you think that's a bit unlikely? Joanna: Of course not! There is evidence from previous research that this happens quite often, and we will definitely send you a full report when we have finished investigating. The interviewer asked Joanna what ___________________. Joanna explained that she ___________________ why gorillas and orangutangs ______________________ to other places, and then getting into trouble for lack of food or water. The interviewer wanted to know if her research team _________________________ yet. Joanna admitted that they ______________________________ at that point, but they thought it ______________________ because mining companies _____________________________ in those areas. The interviewer apologized for _____________________ what she meant about the companies. Joanna explained that mining work ____________________ the environment. The interviewer thought this ____________________ unlikely but Joanna said that in fact this ____________________ quite a lot. She promised they ____________________ him a full report when they ________________________ investigating the situation. 2. Rewrite the sentences in rported speech. Use the verbs in the box. Order
promise
warn
apologize
remind
explain
offer
advise
− “Would you like me to help you, Brandon?” said Julie − “Soldiers, shoot at the enemy!”
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“I won't lie to you again!” He said to his mum. “I think you should eat a bit more, Karen.” said George “Don't touch the electric wire, John, it's dangerous!” “Jamie, don't forget that it's Joanna's birthday on Friday.” said Frank. Peter said, “I'm really sorry I couldn't go to the ceremony.” “This is how to fix this problem.” Said the boss to Ron.
3. Read this dialogue. Rewrite the sentences using the verb given.
− Mandy: “What happened to you yesterday, Phil?” (ask) − Phil: “I'm really sorry that I didn't come to the party, Mandy. I had to finish some work.” (apologize/explain) − Mandy: Well, why didn't you call me before?” (complain) − Phil: “Look I won't do it again, OK? Anyway how was the party?” (promise/want to know) − Mandy:”Actually, it was pretty boring.” (admit) − Phil: “Weren't Kelly and Mike there?” (ask) − Mandy: “No, because they went to the cinema instead.” (explain) − Phil: “Well, would you like to go with me to the Celeste Club later then?” (offer) 4. Turn these sentences into reported speech. 1.- “Let's go to this restaurant for dinner, shall we?” Randy said. 2.- “It's not true! I didn't push Jimmy” Jack said. 3.- “I will bring you a present tomorrow. That's for sure” John's father said 4.- “No, I won't come to the meeting at 21:00.” Rose said 5.- “I will help you with the Geography paper, if you want” Mark said. 6.- “I'm sorry I didn't bring you a present today.” He said. 7.- “Don't drink that water.” He told me. 8.- “John, can you please remember to lock the front door?” Suzanne said 9.- “ How far is it to the nearest petrol station?” John asked 10.- “In my opinion, you should start working harder.” Peter said.