Ex. 3. Transform the following sentences into the reported speech
1. "My friend lives in Moscow," said Alec. 2. "You haven't done your work well," said the teacher to me. 3. The poor man said to the rich man: "My horse is wild. It can kill your horse." 4. The rich man said to the judge: "This man's horse has killed my horse." 5. "This man spoke to me on the road," said the woman. 6. Mike said: "We have bought these books today." 7. She said to me: "Now I can read your translation." 8. Our teacher said: "Thackeray's novels are very interesting." 9. Nelly said: "I read 'Jane Eyre' last year." 10. She said: "I spent my holidays in the Crimea last year." 11. Boris said: "I go to the south every year." 12. Ann said to us: "They haven't yet come." 13. She said to us: "They arrived in St. Petersburg yesterday." 14. I said: "I was in London last year. My friends in London sometimes invite me to spend my holidays with them." 15. Nick said: "I have never been to London. I think I shall go there next year." 16. He said: "I shall not stay with my friends too long." 17. He said to me: "They are staying at the 'Europe' hotel." 18. He said: "They are leaving next Monday." 19. Misha said: "I saw them at my parents' house last year." 20. Tom said: "I have already had breakfast, so I am not hungry." 21. He said: "I have just received a letter from my uncle." 22. "I am going to the theatre tonight," he said to me. 23. Mike said: "I spoke to Mr.Brown this morning." 24. He said to her: "I shall do it today if I have time." 25. My sister said to me: "You look very well, much better than you looked yesterday. I think you have recovered after your illness." 26. My uncle said to us: "I buy several newspapers every day." 27. "You are an excellent cook. Everything is so tasty," said my guest to me.
Ex. 4. Translate into English
A. 1. Он сказал, что он читает лекции в университете. 2. Петр сказал другу, что его отец летом болел. 3. Катя сказала, что ее сестра живет в Крыму уже 5 лет. 4. Олег сказал, что не придет ко мне завтра, так как он в 5 часов будет делать доклад. 5. Он сказал мне, что купил книгу в магазине на улице Горького. 6. Он сказал, что был в театре 2 дня назад. 7. Он сказал, что знает ее с 1995 года. 8. Он сказал, что занимался уже 2 часа, когда вы ему позвонили. 9. Преподаватель знал, что студенты повторили все правила к экзамену. 10. Он сказал, что вчера в это время он еще работал в библиотеке. 11. Он сказал, что эта статья была переведена в прошлом году. 12. Когда я пришел, я увидел, что статью печатали. 13. Он сказал, что доклад был уже написан 2 дня тому назад. 14. Газеты сообщали, что соглашение будет подписано на следующей неделе. 15. Борис сказал, что он позвонит мне, как только экзамен будет сдан. 16. Он сказал, что новый мост строится сейчас около вокзала. 17.Мы знали, что дома строят сейчас быстро. 18.Староста сказал, что к концу недели все зачеты будут уже сданы. 19.Он не знал, что этот дом уже строили несколько месяцев, когда мы приехали в этот город. 20.Он сказал, что его ждут.
B. В прошлом году я встретил одного из студентов нашего курса. Я спросил его, что он сейчас делает. Он ответил, что учится в аспирантуре. Я спросил его, когда он поступил и кто его научный руководитель. Он сказал, что учится в аспирантуре уже год и его научный руководитель – заведующий кафедрой. Меня интересовало, сдал ли он какие-либо экзамены и опубликованы ли у него статьи по теме диссертации. Он ответил, что одна статья напечатана, две других печатаются сейчас, и он надеется, что они будут напечатаны к концу года. Он добавил, что уже сдал два экзамена по языку и философии.
Ex. 5. Скажите следующие предложения в прошедшем времени.
1. Mike says he is sure Ann and Kate will be excellent guides. 2. He says they have made good progress in English. 3. Oleg says that in a day or two several English students will come to pay a visit to their university and he will probably have to act as an interpreter. 4. Ann says she has just met Boris in the street. 5. She says Boris told her a lot of interesting things about his travels in the south. 6. Nick says he is going to the hotel to see his friends, who have just arrived in St. Petersburg from the USA. 7. He says they haven't been here for a long time. 8. He says they were friends at school. 9. He says he will take them to the theatre on Sunday. 10. They say they will write me a letter when they return home.
Ex. 6. Передайте следующие повествовательные предложения в косвенной речи.
1. "I think he is a clever man," says Elisabeth. 2. "Mary never seems angry or irritated," remarks Andrew. 3. "Barny is in the garage," says Norma. 4. "When he came I was on the terrace watering my flowers," says George. 5. "He was born in Chicago," he says. 6. "What you have just told me is very surprising," John says to Constance. 7. "I can't understand what the professor is talking about," says Flora. 8. "My mother will be glad to have you over for dinner," says Maurice. 9. "We have lived here long time," says Monica. 10. "She is a good speaker," remarks Sheila. 11. "You dance so well," says Nick to Polly. 12. "I shall never forget this day," says Mary. 13. "We didn't have dinner here," say the boys. 14. "I shall tell you this story," says Beth. 15. "You won't believe me if I tell you everything," answers Louise.
Ex. 7. Передайте следующие повествовательные предложения в косвенной речи.
1. He said," I have just received a letter from my uncle". 2. "I am going to the theatre tonight," he said to me. 3. Mike said, "I spoke to Mr. Brown this morning". 4. He said to her, "I shall do it today if I have time". 5. I said to them, "I can give you my uncle's address". 6. Oleg said, "My room is on the second floor." 7. He said, "I am sure she will ring me up when she is back in St. Petersburg". 8. He said, "I haven't seen my cousin today". 9. "I don't go to this shop very often", she said. 10. "I can't explain this rule to you," said my classmate. 11. The teacher said to the class, "We shall discuss this subject tomorrow." 12. She said, "I am busy today and I shall be busy tomorrow". 13. Mr. Dickson said, "I shall have to pay a lot of money for the car". 14. Peter said to me, "I'll be waiting for you at the station". 15. Mary said, "I'll be back soon". 16. She said, "I hope I'll soon speak English well". 17. He said, "I am sure it will rain tomorrow". 18. They said, "We shall go to the river if it is hot". 19. He said, "I'm sure she will come in time". 20. She said, "I shall be able to read English newspapers without a dictionary next year".
Ex. 8. Передайте следующие повелительные предложения в косвенной речи.
1. The teacher said to me, "Hand this note to your parents, please". 2. Oleg said to his sister, "Put the letter into an envelope and give it to Kate". 3. "Please, help me with this work, Henry," said Robert. 4. "Please, bring me some fish soup", he said to the waitress. 5. "Don't worry over such a small thing," she said to me. 6. "Please, don't mention it to anybody," Mary said to her friend. 7. "Promise to come and see me," said Jane to Alice. 8. He said to us, "Come here tomorrow". 9. I said to Mike, "Send me a telegram as soon as you arrive". 10. Father said to me, "Don't stay there long". 11. Peter said to them, "Don't leave the room until I come back". 12. "Take my luggage to Room 145," he said to the porter. 13. He said to me, "Ring me up tomorrow". 14. "Bring me a cup of black coffee," she said to the waiter. 15. "Don't be late for dinner," said mother to us. 16. Jane said to us, "Please, tell me all you know about it". 17. She said to Nick, "Please, don't say anything about it to your sister".
Ex. 9. Передайте следующие специальные вопросы в косвенной речи
1. Mother said to me, "Who has brought this parcel?" 2. He said to her, "Where do you usually spend your summer holidays?" 3. Ann said to Mike, "When did you leave London?" 4. She said to Boris, "When will you be back home?" 5. Boris said to them, "How can I get to railway station?" 6. Mary asked Tom, "What time will you come here tomorrow?" 7. She asked me, "Why didn't you come here yesterday?" 8. She asked me, "What will you do tomorrow if you are not busy at your office?" 9. I said to Nick, "Where are you going?" 10. I said to him, "How long are you going to stay there?" 11. I said to him, "How long will it take you to get there?" 12. Pete said to his friends, "When are you leaving St. Petersburg?" 13. He said to them, "Who will you see before you leave here?" 14. They said to him, "What time does the train start?" 15. I asked Mike, "What will you do after dinner?" 16. I asked my uncle, "How long did you stay in the Crimea?" 17. Ada said to me, "Where did you see such trees?" 18. I said to Becky, "What kind of book has your friend brought you?"
Ex. 10. Передайте следующие общие вопросы в косвенной речи.
1. I said to Mike, "Have you packed your suitcase?" 2. I said to Kate, "Did anybody meet you at the station?" 3. I said to her, "Can you give me their address?" 4. I asked Tom, "Have you had breakfast?" 5. I asked my sister, "Will you stay at home or go for a walk after dinner?" 6. I said to my mother, "Did anybody come to see me?" 7. I asked my sister, "Will Nick call for you on the way to the university?" 8. She said to the young man, "Can you call a taxi for me?" 9. Mary said to Peter, "Have you shown your photo to Dave?" 10. Oleg said to me, "Will you come here tomorrow?" 11. He said to us, "Did you go to the museum this morning?" 12. I said to Boris, "Does your friend live in London?" 13. I said to the man, "Are you living in a hotel?" 14. Nick Said to his friend, "Will you stay at the Hilton?" 15. He said to me, "Will you see your friends before you leave St. Petersburg?" 16. Mike said to Jane, "Will you come to the railway station to see me off?" 17. He said to me, "Do you often see your friends?" 18. She said to me, "Have you sent them a telegram?" 19. She said to me, "Did you send them a telegram yesterday?"
Reported speech
Ex. 1. Yesterday you met a friend of yours, Charlie. Here are some of the things Charlie said to you:
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I'm living in London now. -
My father isn't very well. -
Sharon and Paul are getting married next month. -
Margaret has had a baby. -
I don't know what Fred is doing. -
I saw Helen at a party in June and she seemed fine. -
I haven't seen Diane recently. -
I'm not enjoying my job very much. -
You can come and stay at my flat if you are ever in London. -
My car was stolen a few weeks ago. -
I want to go on holiday but I can't afford it. -
I'll tell Ann I saw you.
Later that day you tell another friend what Charlie said. Use reported speech.
e.g. Charlie said that he was living in London then.
Ex. 2. Somebody says something to you which is the opposite of what they said before. Give a suitable answer beginning with I thought you said …
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A: That restaurant is expensive.
B: Is it? I thought you said it was cheap.
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A: Ann is coming to the party tonight.
B: Is she? I thought you said she …
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A: Ann likes Paul.
B: Does she? I thought …
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A: I know lots of people.
B: Do you? I thought you said you …
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A: I'll be here next week.
B: Will you? …
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A: I'm going out this evening.
B: Are you? …
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A: I can speak a little French.
B: Can you? …
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A: I haven't been to the cinema for ages.
B: Haven't you? …
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A: I think New York is a fantastic place.
B: Really? …
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A: My sister lives in London.
B: Does she? …
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A: Jane is always short of money.
B: Is she? …
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A: I'm going to buy a car.
B: Are you? …
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Unit 2
Modal Verbs
Define the meaning of modal verbs in these sentences.
Translate them into Russian.
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