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when it happened. suddenly, several car alarms went off. Speaking activity The following people live in a city that was hit by an earthquake yesterday. Read what they said, then report their words : 1. Everything started shaking and falling to the ground. I was so scared I grabbed my cat and hid under the kitchen table. 3. I was still in bed when the earthquake hit. All I could do was cover my head with a pillow and wait for it to end. It was such a terrifying experience. 2. I was cutting the grass when it happened. suddenly, several car alarms went off. Then I felt the ground shake under me. I was so terrified, I couldn't move.

Exercise 1. Translate from direct speech into indirect speech with modal verbs. He said, “I can drive a car.” She said to me, “You ought to call her.” She said, “He must stay here.” They said to me, “You should drive more carefully.” He said that he could drive a car. She told me that I ought to call her. She said that he must stay there. They told me that I should drive more carefully.

Exercises 2. Fill in the blanks. ”He came yesterday.” She said that he had come…………… “My parents will arrive today.” He said that his parents would arrive…………… “I will contact you tomorrow.” He said he would contact me……………… “I was there the day before yesterday.” She said she was there………………

Level tasks: Rewrite offers from direct to indirect speech “I'm starting a new job next week,' she said.  'I got my exam results last week,' he told them 'I can't afford to buy this dress,' said Sally. 'I would buy a car if I had enough money,' he said to her. 5. Frank said, 'That's the house

Task #2 1.'That was a wonderful party,' said Jill. 2. 'Oranges grow in hot countries,' the teacher says. 3.'A lot of people visit museums,' he said. 4. 'This is a very famous statue,' the tour guide told us. 5. 'I don't like that jacket,' said Bob.

Task #3. Complete the sentences. Use reported speech. 1. “Stop making so much noise,” the teacher told the students. The teacher told the students………….. 2. “Don’t turn on the television,” Tim’s mother said. Tim’s mother told him ………….. 3. “Let’s meet at the café after work,” Anne suggested. Anne suggested that ……………………

Choose the correct verb in brackets Choose the correct verb in brackets. Then rewrite the sentences in reported speech. 1. Anne: “My parents won’t allow me to work after school.” (complain / suggest) 2. Shop manager: “We are closing the shop early today.” (order / explain) 3. Teacher: “If you complete the assignment by next week, you’ll get extra marks.” (enquire / promise) 4. Tim: “Don’t forget the party next week, Sam.” (remind / suggest)