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Юриспунденкция

A: claim VS demand; persuade / convince VS assure / reassure; suggest / propose VS offer; admit VS acknowledge.

1. ‘I’m a Scot, I say,’ he said with strong Liverpool accent.

2. ‘We were given guns from Germans’, he said obstinately.

3. ‘I haven’t read it, I say.’

4. ‘Your ID, please’ the policeman asked forcefully.’

5. ‘You shouldn’t miss the chance to go to Scotland, Peter. You really must go now.

6. ‘Your expenses will definitely be reimbursed.’ the company said.

7. ‘Relax’ he said. ‘My house is safe enough. It’s not going to fall down.’

8. ‘Don’t worry. Everything will be OK in the end.’

9. ‘Listen, I’m not going to harm you. You should trust me.’

10. ‘Don’t be afraid to change your mind. It doesn’t hurt and will do only good.’

11. ‘I expect you to pop in when you’re in the area, Jenny.’

12. ‘If I were you I would get in touch with the manager.’

13. ‘Take a seat.What about a nice cup of tea. Help yourself.’

Exercise 7. Rewrite each sentence so that it contains the word in capitals and the meaning stays the same.

Example: He was warned by the fireman not to re-enter the house. HIM

→ The fireman warned him not to re-enter the house.

1. There has been a rumour that the President is ill. IT

2. She thought it would be a good idea for me to see a doctor. ADVISED

3. The minister proposed regular meetings for the committee. MEET

4. The management claimed that all strikers had returned to work. WAS

5. The travel agent recommended our staying near the airport. SHOULD

6. There has been no report that any lives were lost. IT

7. Jack demanded action from the police. SHOULD

8. David supposed that we didn't want to watch television. WANTED

9. My bank manager invited me to visit him at home. COULD

Exercise 8. Report the statements using pattern REPORTING VERB + TO-INF. Use the passive form of reporting verbs where possible.

Example: ‘Don’t be late again! (boss to secretary) à the boss ordered the secretary not to be late again. à She was ordered not to be late again.

1. ‘Please wear a tie.’ (wife to husband)

2. ‘Do not tell the police anything.’ (lawyer to client)

3. ‘Keep away from the Grotto disco.’ (father to daughters)

4. ‘Don’t talk to strangers.’ (mother to children)

5. ‘You cannot go out!’ (brother to sister)

6. ‘Book a table at Luigi’s.’ (girl to boyfriend)

7. ‘Don’t be late.’ (boy to girlfriend)

8. ‘Be back by ten thirty.’ (mother to son)

9. 'Would you like to come on a picnic with us?' (to friend)

10. 'If you don't give me a pay rise, I'll resign.' (employee to chief)

11. 'Can I borrow your pencil?' (student to group mate)

12. 'I must know your decision soon.' (boy to girlfriend)

13. 'Don't forget to go to the supermarket after work.' (wife to husband)

14. 'Stay away from me!' (to enemy)

15. 'If you can't find anyone else, I'll drive you to the airport.' (busy neighbour)

Exercise 9. Complete the following sentences, using a passive form of a suitable reporting verb avoiding mention of the person speaking.

1. ____________________that the watch will work for a year.

2. ____________________that there are more than 6 billion people on this planet.

3. ____________________that a man will one day run a mile in 3 minutes.

4. ____________________that over 2,000 people were killed in the earthquake.

5. ____________________that there will be another meeting next week.

6. ____________________that the Prime Minister would arrive last week.

7. ____________________that there will be snow tonight.

8. ____________________that ten people have been injured.

9. ____________________that Smith and the manager had come to blows in the dressing-room, though this was denied by the club.

Verbs to Use: report, predict, expect, guarantee, assume, rumour, estimate

Exercise 10. Report the following statements, questions, orders, requests, advice, intentions, thoughts a) with reference to the hearer; b) avoiding mention of the addressee.

A: Follow the example: What did you say your name was? à ‘What did you say your name was?’ she inquired à She inquired what the client’s name was. à She asked the client to repeat his name.

1. ‘Do as I say immediately!’

2. ‘Actually, there’s much doubt that nuclear weapons have helped to keep the peace. On the contrary, there has long existed a danger of nuclear war.’

3. ‘I’d like to begin by telling you that I’m the best swimmer in the school.’

4. ‘Do students learn English as their first foreign language in your country?’

5. ‘Please help me – I just don’t know how I’ll manage if you don’t.’

6. ‘As I was saying, the situation is quite clear.’

7. ‘The train on platform 5 will be calling additionally at Darlington’

8. ‘Don’t ever say that to me again.’

9. ‘No one ever comes to see me.’

10. ‘It’ll be difficult for you’

11. ‘Aaaah! A mouse!’

12. ‘Erm … I think erm …’

13. ‘Ssh! Keep you voice down.’

14. ‘You idiot’

15. ‘Help!!! Help!’

16. ‘You should fill in the forms without delay’

17. ‘Go on, apply for the grant. Have a go.’

18. ‘Please give me the latest reports, Jane’

19. ‘I’ve done better than you.’

20. ‘Get out of here.’

21. ‘I’m afraid it was my fault.’

22. ‘I’m not at all happy about it.’

23. ‘There’s a possibility of promotion.’

24. ‘Don’t forget to come half an hour early on Tuesday.’

25. ‘No, I haven’t done anything illegal.’

26. ‘You see, we have to buy a round trip ticket.’

27. ‘What incredible luck!’

28. ‘Many happy returns, Katya.’

29. ‘I’m sorry, I didn’t mean any offence.’

30. ‘You could have let me know.’

31. ‘I don’t like the way you behave.’

32. ‘What a brave boy you are, Nick!’

33. ‘I’ll break their bones.’

Exercise 11. Proofread the sentences.

1. Annabelle asked Tony where was he going for his holidays.

2. They asked me if I would like to buy her a gift and I said I would so.

3. Paul suggested that they should to inform the police as soon as possible.

4. Rebecca told to her husband that there was a letter for him.

5. The man wanted to know if where the post office was.

6. Melissa promised that to call us as she reached Madrid.

7. The teacher told us do not to make any noise.

8. Rhonda asked me that what I would like for my birthday.

9. Our friends told us that we had better avoid the city centre.

10. He insisted on that we should tell the truth about the incident.

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