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Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first.
"I went to the opera yesterday and really enjoyed it."
=> She said that ..........
Complete the second sentence using reported speech so that it has the same meaning to the first.
'The government has to invest more money in the arts.'
=> He argued that ..........
Complete the second sentence using reported speech so that it has the same meaning to the first.
'This museum hasn't had any internationally recognized exhibitions for several years.'
=> The critic announced that ..........
Complete the second sentence using reported speech so that it has the same meaning to the first.
'What does the theatre director intend to do to increase ticket sales?'
=> The reporter asked ..........
Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use no more than two words.
'If the cinema does not receive funding, it will have to close down.'
=> The manager if the cinema did not receive funding, it would have to close down.
Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use no more than two words.
'There has been a rapid rise in the number of people engaging in cultural activities over the last decade.'
=> The politician there had been a rapid rise in the number of people engaging in cultural activities over the previous decade.
Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use no more than two words.
'The decline in interest in art is not due to a lack of private investment in galleries.'
=> The artist the decline in interest in art was due to a lack of private investment in galleries.
Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use no more than two words.
'I think it would be a good idea to read An Introduction to Sociology to begin with.'
=> The teacher reading An Introduction to Sociology to begin with.
Here is a conversation between Tanya and her teacher.
Teacher: When are you taking the IELTS test? Have you registered yet?
Tanya: Yes. I'm doing it next Saturday.
Teacher: Do you feel prepared for it?
Tanya: Well, your classes have been really helpful, so I think so.
Teacher: You've made excellent progress.
Tanya: Thank you. I'm feeling very nervous thought.
Teacher: Oh, try not to worry. You've worked very hard.
Tanya: Yes, I have. I think I'll be alright once I'm doing the test.
A week later, Tanya tells her friend about the conversation. Fill in the gaps.
To: Clara
From: Tanya
Subject: IELTS test on Saturday!
Hi Clara,
I was talking to my teacher about my IELTS test last week. She asked the test. I said Saturday. She asked prepared for it. I replied really helpful. She told excellent progress. I said very nervous. She told worry and said very hard. I said alright once I the test.
Choose the correct verb in each sentence.
1. Some people that banning cars from city centres would reduce pollution.
2. The organisation campaigns against pollution and for the environment and they people to start walking and cycling more.
3. My boyfriend is always forgetting things so it was a good thing I him to bring his passport when we went on holiday.
4. I was very unhappy with the service so I to the manager and he gave me a discount on my meal.
5. I needed to talk to my boss so I a meeting and we arranged one for later that day.
6. The students felt very strongly about the issue and on seeing the vice-chancellor to discuss it.
7. I asked him really nicely but he still to help me.
8. The tennis player regretted his actions and for his behaviour afterwards.
9. Jane was having difficulties sleeping and the doctor her to take some rest from her heavy work schedule.
10. The armed robbers the bank staff not to move or they might use their guns.
Report each of the sentences below using a verb from the box. Remember that you do not need to report the original words exactly.
| agree | apologise | ask | ask | deny | encourage | persuade | promise | refuse | suggest |
1. 'We are going to lower taxes and reduce unemployment!'
=> The government .
2. 'I really think you should apply for the job. You'd have a good chance of getting it.'
=> She .
3. 'No, I won't help you. Do it yourself!'
=> He .
4. 'Oh, okay, I'll go to the meeting.'
=> She .
5. 'I didn't cause the accident. It wasn't me.'
=> He .
6. 'We are very sorry that we lost your application form.'
=> They .
7. 'Why aren't there many poisonous snakes in Britain?'
=> He .
8. 'Are you going to the lecture tomorrow?'
=> She .
9. 'Why don't you have a day off?'
=> She .
10. 'Please come to the theatre with me, Dan. I really think you'll enjoy it.' 'Oh, alright then, Claire.'
=> Claire .