tailieunhanh - Focus on advanced english C.A.E part 16

You have to read a short text wrth 16 numbered lines. Some lines contain an error which you must identify and correct- There are two task types. In one, you have to find an extra word that shouldn't be there. These words are always structural words, . articles, pronouns, etc. fn the other you have to identify mistakes in spelling and punctuation- See pages 209 and 231. | THE AGES OF MAN 7 Focus on Grammar 2 Reported Speech For detailed information about reported speech see Grammar File pages 147 and 148. There are also lists of reporting verbs on pages 154 and 155. I Reporting statements verb that clause a Look at these examples of direct and reported speech. Underline the tense and vocabulary changes that occur in reported statements introduced by that. When is it not necessary to make any changes 1 1 think this could have a direct effect on muggings. Master Vohra said that he thought this could have a direct effect on muggings. 2 You ve got to be aggressive says Ethel. Ethel said that you ve got to be aggressive. 3 Tve noticed the beginnings of a few wrinkles. She said that she had noticed the beginnings of a few wrinkles. 4 Tm taking the ferry so I won t be in Paris until tomorrow. He told me that he was taking the ferry and wouldn t be in Paris until the following day. b A variety of reporting verbs can be used to introduce a reported statement in place of say. Put each of the following statements into reported speech using an appropriate verb from the list. Use each verb once only. admitted confirmed boasted announced explained estimated doubted complained 1 This steak is as tough as old boots He complained that. 2 My husband is a superb cook. 3 We will definitely be getting married in June. 4 It ll cost at least 1 500 to fix the roof. 5 She s leaving to have a baby. 6 OK I lied about where I was. 7 1 don t really think that he needs help. 8 I couldn t finish my report because my computer crashed. 2 Reporting questions a Look at these direct and reported questions. 1 Are you Turkish She asked me if I was Turkish. 2 Are you taking the exam in June or December She asked me whether I was taking the exam in June or December 3 Where do you live He asked me where I lived. Can you formulate rules for the following in reported questions word order question marks questions with or sequence of tenses b Carlos a new student in your class