Unit 11. CHECK

Variant I

1.Turn from Direct into Reported speech.

1.Mr Bennet said to us, ‘The project will be financed by several companies.’

2.She says, ‘I’ve never thought of that.’

3.He said, ‘I can easily contact them myself today.’

4.‘What are you looking for?’ he asked the boy.

5.He asked us, ‘Which of you would like to join me?’

6.The policeman asked, ‘Is the damage very serious?’

7.He asked the boy, ‘Did you hurt yourself?’

8.He said to his assistant, ‘Please, don’t forget to switch the set off.’

9.‘Let me give you a lift,’ he said to her.

10.‘You should take a holiday and have a good rest,’ the doctor said to him.

2.Write the exact words.

11.Mrs Prim told her students to write everything in pen.

12.Mary suggested playing in the garden.

13.We advised him to give up teaching and go into business.

14.His boss allowed him to take a short holiday.

15.He warned me not to leave my car unlocked.

3.Fill in the missing prepositions.

16.That teacher is very popular … her pupils.

17.He’s always complaining … everything – his wife, his job, his life…

18.If the service was so bad, why didn’t you complain … the manager?

19.Our team has just taken part … an international championship.

20.A team’s success often depends … the coach.

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4.Find the mistake and correct it.

21.Olivia offered to pay for the meal but David already paid.

22.While I traveled in Europe I met some interesting people.

23.She has written three books before she became famous.

24.My parents are married for thirty years.

25.When have you passed your driving test?

5.Fill in ‘say’ or ‘tell’ in the correct form.

26.The policeman … that the man was lying.

27.Jim … me about the party last night.

28.Our teacher … he was pleased with our work.

29.‘I haven’t got enough money,’ he … to John.

30.Could you please … me your name?

6.Write it in English.

31.Мы бы не поссорились, если бы я не вышел из себя.

32.Как вы думаете, они выступили одинаково хорошо?

33.Как вы думаете, почему его речь ни на кого не произвела впечатления?

34.Интересно, он добился своей цели?

35.Интересно, кто станет капитаном команды?

36.Я бы не предлагал поговорить с юристом, если бы дело было менее сложным.

37.Он надеялся, что установит новый мировой рекорд.

38.Он объяснил, что эксперимент может потребовать больших усилий.

39.Не могли бы вы объяснить мне, почему мы должны дать ответ так скоро?

40.Я спросил моих коллег, можем ли мы приступить к делу.

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Variant II

1.Turn from Direct into Reported speech

1.He asked, ‘Have you heard the news?’

2.The commentator says, ‘It’s a new record.’

3.He said, ‘I must go and make some calls now.’

4.She said, ‘I may call you tomorrow.’

5.‘How did it happen?’ the policeman asked.

6.He asked us, ‘Which of you can explain it?’

7.I asked him, ‘Shall I repeat it?’

8.He said to me, ‘Please, don’t forget to get all the documents ready.’

9.‘Let’s have a walk after lunch,’ he said to me.

10.She said to the children, ‘Don’t make so much noise!’

2.Write the exact words.

11.Miss Prim told her students not to talk when she’s talking.

12.Ted suggested going for a walk after lunch.

13.The doctor advised me to take more exercise.

14.He reminded me to close all the windows.

15.He offered her a lift.

3.Fill in the missing prepositions.

16.He wants to speak … equal terms.

17.We are grateful … your hospitality.

18.Did they quarrel … no reason at all?

19.There is a slight increase … business.

20.Do you think he was very pleased … the performance of his team in this

match?

4.Find the mistake and correct it.

21.By the time he was four, he learned to read perfectly.

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22.I fell asleep while I watched the television.

23.I have written a book last year.

24.He have seen that film three times.

25.We’ve played tennis yesterday afternoon.

5.Fill in ‘say’ or ‘tell’ in the correct form.

26.Philip … it would probably rain tomorrow.

27.I’m sorry to … you that you can’t play football.

28.‘This is the best holiday I’ve ever had,’ she … to her friend.

29.Susan …, ‘Let’s go out for dinner tonight.’

30.Did he … you the truth?

6.Write it in English.

31.Если бы он не занимался спортом, он не смог бы удержаться в хорошей

форме.

32.Как вы думаете, решение было справедливым?

33.Как вы думаете, почему им был оказан такой дружеский прием?

34.Интересно, что заставило их отказаться от этой идеи?

35.Интересно, он научится когда-нибудь владеть собой?

36.Мы были бы благодарны, если бы вы смогли прислать нам ответ как можно скорее.

37.Он сказал, что это только предварительное решение.

38.Я подумал, что я должен поздравить их с их успехом.

39.Они хотели знать, как скоро мы сможем связаться с нашими партнерами.

40.Я спросил его, может ли он подвезти меня до дома.

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