Change the Direct speech into Indirect Speech.
1. He said: I wake up early.
2. My sister said: I cant go to the party tomorrow.
3. She said: My husband has given up his job.
4. My neighbour said: Im going on a business trip this Tuesday.
5. She said: I will phone you by all means.
6. Pats mother told me: Pat is having a bath now.
7. I answered:I can wait a little.
8. The mother told the children: Dont make noise.
9. I said to the waiter: Please, bring me a glass of juice.
10. She said: Please, meet me at the station.
11. He asked her: Where were you yesterday?
12. He said: Im afraid of catching cold.
13. He asked me: What do you mean?
Change the sentences into Direct Speech.
1. I told him that I hadnt seen his brother for a long time.
2. We told the teacher that we didnt understand the rule.
3. I told the driver that he was driving too fast.
4. The teacher told her students that she was pleased with their work.
5. She wanted to know when my son usually went to bed.
6. I promised her that I wouldnt be late.
7. I told them you were at the theatre.
8. She told me not to leave my coat on the chair.
9. He asked his wife to give him a cup of tea.
10. Jack asked me if I could tell him what the time was.
3. Translate into English
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At the Railway Station
It's common knowledge that nowadays people travel a lot. They travel on business and for pleasure, about the country and abroad. Those who wish to travel have at their disposal various means of transport: express trains and big ships, cars and jet airliners.
Although we all agree that the future belongs to the air transport, the railway is still one of the most popular means of communication. Of course, if people are short of time and have to travel a long distance they usually travel by air. But if they have time they prefer to go by train.
With a train you have speed, comfort and pleasure combined. From the comfortable corner seat of a carriage you have a splendid view of the countryside. If you are hungry you can have a meal in the dining-car and if the journey is long you can have a comfortable bed in a sleeper.
A big railway station is a very busy place. Let's imagine that we are in one of them.
There are a lot of platforms at which trains come in and go out. A train is standing at one of the platforms ready to leave. The porters are very busy carrying luggage to the train or pushing it on their trucks. On another platform the train has just come in. Some passengers are getting out, others are getting in. Those who haven't got their tickets in advance are waiting in queues at the booking-office. At the bookstalls people are choosing books, magazines and newspapers for the journey. There are a lot of notices in a big railway station. You may see ENTRANCE and EXIT. There is also a WAITING-ROOM where you can relax until it is time to board your train. If you are hungry or thirsty you'll go to the REFRESHMENT ROOM.
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If you don't know the number of the platform from which your train leaves, look for the notices ARRIVALS and DEPARTURES. They will tell you the number of the platform.
When you arrive in a large town you may leave your heavy luggage at the station. In this case you will look for the CLOAK ROOM or LEFT LUGGAGE OFFICE.
You will also see the notice BOOKING OFFICE. This is where you buy your ticket. If you don't know the time or the platform your train leaves from you'll go to the INQUIRY OFFICE or the INFORMATION BUREAU.
I.
1. Why do people travel a lot nowadays?
2. Which is the most popular means of communication? Why?
3. How can you describe a big railway station?
4. Where can passengers wait for the train?
5. Where can passengers buy tickets?
6. Where can passengers get information about the time and the platform the train leaves?
7. Where can passengers leave their heavy luggage?
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Excuse me, where is the ticket office?
Round the corner.
Thank you. I want round trip ticket to Boston.
What class?
First.
Here it is.
Porter, will you see my luggage, please?
Where for, Sir?
I am going to Boston by the 10 oclock train. First class. I would like corner seat, facing the engine, in a non-smoker.
OK. Here we are.
What time do we get to Boston?
The train is due to arrive in Boston at 12.30.
- Thank you for the information.
- Have a comfortable journey.
- Thank you.
