Reported Statements: Present Simple

Change the direct speech into reported speech.

1. "I live in New York"

She said ________________________________________________________

2. "He works in a bank"

She told me _____________________________________________________

3. "Julie doesn't like going out much"

She said ________________________________________________________

4. "I don't have a computer"

She said ________________________________________________________

5. "They never arrive on time"

She said ________________________________________________________

6. "We often meet friends in London at the weekend"

He told me _____________________________________________________

7. "David doesn't have any children"

She said ________________________________________________________

8. "I don't go to the gym very often"

She said ________________________________________________________

9. "Lucy owns three flats in the city"

She said ________________________________________________________

10. "I never get up early on Sundays"

She said ________________________________________________________

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 Reported Statements: Past Simple

Change the direct speech into reported speech.

1. "I went to the cinema yesterday."

She said ________________________________________________________

2. "Jane left the party early."

She told me _____________________________________________________

3. "I didn't go out at the weekend."

She said ________________________________________________________

4. "He didn't like chocolate as a child."

She said ________________________________________________________

5. "They visited Japan."

She said ________________________________________________________

6. "She didn't buy the dress."

He told me _____________________________________________________

7. "I travelled through India and Pakistan."

She told me _____________________________________________________

8. "He met his girlfriend in a café."

She said ________________________________________________________

9. "David didn't arrive until 10 o'clock."

She said ________________________________________________________

10. "We went to the park to have a picnic."

She told me _____________________________________________________

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 Reported Statements: Future Simple

Change the direct speech into reported speech.

1. "I'll go to the cinema later."

She said ________________________________________________________

2. "We'll meet the children at six."

She said ________________________________________________________

3. "She'll be late."
She said ________________________________________________________

4. "Lucy will definitely come."

She said ________________________________________________________

5. "I will stop smoking on Tuesday."

She told us _____________________________________________________

6. "John won't do it."

She said ________________________________________________________

7. "They won't be able to arrive early."

She said ________________________________________________________

8. "I won't come with you."

She said ________________________________________________________

9. "He won't remember to buy milk."

She said ________________________________________________________

10. "It won't rain later, I'm sure."

She said ________________________________________________________

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 11. "The Conservatives will win the next election."
She said ________________________________________________________

12. "That girl will never pass the exam."

She told us _____________________________________________________

13. "John will arrive before David."

She said ________________________________________________________

14. "It will be cold tonight."

She said ________________________________________________________

15. "Jenny will cook dinner."

She said ________________________________________________________

16. "We want to get married next year."

She said ________________________________________________________

17. "I won't be able to afford a new car."

She said ________________________________________________________

18. "She won't want to attend the meeting."

She said ________________________________________________________

19. "Richard won't drink coffee."

She said ________________________________________________________

20. "I won't vote at the next election."

She said ________________________________________________________

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 REPORTED SPEECH
1. REPORTED STATEMENTS

1. ”We have moved into our new flat". My friend said

2. Japan is a densely populated city". The teacher said

3. “My parents have already seen this film”. He said

4. "I know exactly what she did yesterday". He told me

5. "My sister is working now”. He said

6. "I'll help you with those exercises tomorrow". Tony said

7. “I was waiting for the bus when he arrived”. She told me

8. “I didn’t go to the party”. She said

9. “We must see these movies tonight”. They said

10. ”I am sure I saw you here last week.” My father told Ben

2. YES / NO QUESTIONS
1. ”Do you live in the country Peter?” He asked me

2. ”Did you see Charles yesterday morning”? They wanted to know

3. ”Will we get there on time, John?” She wanted to know

4. ”Don’t you know the traffic regulations?” The policeman asked

5. ”Can you do your best boys?” The coach wanted to know

6. ”Are we going to start work tomorrow?” He asked

7. ”Have they ever been to America?” She asked

3. WH-QUESTIONS
1. “Where did you find these trainers?” He asked me

2. “How can I get to the airport?” He asked me

3. "When will we meet again?" She asked me

4. "Why don't you help me?" She asked him

5. Where have you been? The mother asked the daughter

6. What was she wearing when you saw her? The policeman asked me

7. What time does the plane arrive? They asked the manager
 Reported Speech
Report the following statements.

1. “I read a book per month”.

James said -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2. “I go to the cinema on Saturdays.”
Peter said ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3. “Teachers don’t like noise.”
Maria said ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
4. “We are very calm.”
They said ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
5. “We don’t want to watch TV.”
The children said ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6. “I don’t like horror films.”
Charles said ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
7. “I don’t like TV. I prefer cinema.”
Joshua said ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
8. “The church is just around the corner.”
Mrs. Robins said -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
9. “This is my favourite film.”
Barbara said ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
10. “Sara likes to chew gum when she is at the cinema.”
Peter said ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
11. “Girls prefer fashion magazines.”
He said ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
12. “Boys like to buy car magazines. They don’t like girlish magazines.”
Tom said -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
13. “I buy this magazine every weekend.”
Brenda said ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
14. “We enjoy our classes.”
They said ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
15. “This place is absolutely fabulous.”
Samantha said -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
16. “These cars don’t work.”
Daniel said -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
17. “Today is my birthday.”
Carl said -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1) “Does she often go to the cinema?” Ben to Kimberly
Ben asked Kimberly _________________________________to the cinema.
2) “Have you lost your umbrella on the bus?” The police to Mr Lloyd
The police asked Mr Lloyd _________________________________ umbrella on the bus.
3) “Will you help me with my homework?” Polly to Ben
Polly asked Ben _________________________________with her homework.
4) “Can you see the beautiful picture in my book?” Mom to me
My mom asked me _____________________________the beautiful picture _________________book.
5) “Will you have the report completed by next Thursday?” The teacher to Tim
The teacher asked Tim _____________________________ completed by ____________________Thursday.
6) “Was it raining when my father gave you a lift?” I to Greg
I asked Greg _________________________________ raining when my father gave him a lift.
7) “Will you send me an e-mail?” Marty to Tom
Marty asked Tom _________________________________ him an e-mail.
8) “Were you driving your car when you had the accident?” The police to Mr Lloyd
The police asked Mr Lloyd ___________________________his car when he ______________ the accident.
9) “Did you give up smoking last month?” The doctor to Mrs Smith
The doctor asked Mrs Smith ____________________________ up smoking the ______________________.
10) “Did you watch a movie yesterday?” My neighbor to me
My neighbor asked me ______________________________ a movie _____________________________
11) “Do you take your pills every day?” The doctor to Mrs Smith
The doctor asked Mrs Smith _________________________________ pills every day.
12) “Was the salad delicious?” Kim to Leo
Kim asked Leo _________________________________delicious.
13) “Did you go to bed early?” Kate to me
Kate asked me _________________________________ early.
14) “Has your house been redecorated?” My neighbor to me
My neighbor asked me _________________________________ redecorated.
15) “Do you turn your assignments in late?” Ben’s mom to him
Ben’s mom asked him _________________________________ assignments in late.
 Reported speech Wh-Questions
Name_________________________________ No.______ Class.6/____

Direction : Change into Reported Speech Wh - question.

1.He said, “Where is your brother now?”

He _______________________________________________

2. The inspector said, “Why did you steal this bike?”

The inspector__________________________________________

3. They said, “Where is the nearest post office?”

They __________________________________________________

4. She said, “Who is this man?”

She ___________________________________________________

5. My dad said, “When will you come back?”

My dad _________________________________________

6. She said, “Where have you been?”

She ______________________________________________

7. The police said, “How long will you park here, sir?”

The police said ________________________________________

8. The zoo keeper said, “How much food did the tigers eat

yesterday?”

The zoo keeper _____________________________________

9. She said, “Where are you going now?“

She _________________________________________________
 SPEAKING
Did you hear Describing news
GRAMMAR
Reported speech
the news? LISTENING
News stories
READING
The nature of news

AEYWS
WARMUP
What's the best
VOCABULARY news you heard
this week?

Look at the picture. What do you see? Write the correct letter.
Then listen and check your answers.

a. article c. citizen journalist e. weather report g. headline

b. nevws site d. camera operator f. breaking newS h. reporter

1
WEATHER FORECAST

7
57
58 BANK
90

|2 KTOB
JUST IN: POLICE ARREST BANK PRESIDENT

3 4 5E
6 TNEWs
Firefighters save
History Museum

2 Complete the chart with the words in the box. Then add more words from the picture.
editor update column politics blogger broadcast journalist business

News people Things they produce Subjects they cover

O3 GROUP WORK How do you get your news? WhiCh is the most popular wav?
website social media " newspaper " television radio

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CONVERSATION

THAT"S GOT
TOBE A
MISTAKE!

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O1 Complete the conversation. Then watch and check your answers. Practice the
conversation with a partner.
a. reporter b. warn C. article

Scott These trees are really beautiful.

Carlos Did you see that 1 about how trees
communicate with each other?
Scott But that's crazy!Trees don't even know how to think, so how can they talk?
Carlos No, it's true. Ididn't say talk. Isaid they communicate.
Scott And what does that mean?
Carlos Well, "ll explain. It depends on how you define communicate. This
2 said that trees share information through their roots.
Scott But what information does a tree share?
Carlos Well, it said that they 3 each other about harmful insects. The
first tree produces chemicals the insects hate, and the other trees learn to produce the
Same chenmicals and share their recipe with other trees in the forest.
Scott I don't know about that. Where's this story from?
Carlos Anature magazine. The writer interviewed a forest manager who wrote a book about it
realize.
Apparently, trees are smarter than we

O2 PAIRWORK Practice the conversation again. Use the ideas below. Add your own ideas.
2 3
1
blogger tell
story
journalist inform
column
CONVERSATION TIP
GIVING MORE DETAILS
Give more details to explain the
a video of your information in a news story.
OVER TO YOU Work in pairs. Make
story. Where's this story from?
Conversation. Talk abouta news
Student A Share a news story. A nature magazine.
partner
Student B Ask about the story and where your The reporter said..
heard about it.

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Unit 12 Did you hear the news?

LANGUAGE PRACTICE
Reported speech Grammar Reference page 125
Direct Reported
"Trees share information through It said (that) trees share information through their
their roots." roots.*
"What does that mean?" He asked what that meant.
"It isn't fair." He said (that) it wasn't fair.
"It came from a nature magazine." He said (that) it had come from a nature magazine.
"l spoke to a journalist at my house." She said she had spoken to a journalist at her house.
"Ill turn off the TV." She said (that) she would turn off the TV.
"He can afford it." She told him (that) he could afford it.
"Was the robber caught?" He asked if the robber had been caught.
"Where did you see the article?" She asked me where I had seen the article.

*When you want it to be clear that something is still true or a general truth, you don't need to make
tense changes.

1 Rewrite the sentences as reported speech. Change tenses and pronouns.

1. "Im not interested in sports." She said(that) she wasn't interested in sports.
2. "Iwon't tell anyone your secret." She told us
3. "lwork in a z00." He said
4. "l haven't read the article yet." Itold her

2 Complete the reported questions with who, what, where, or if. Then write
the direct questions.
1. lasked her she got her news. "
2. He asked her kinds of shows she watched.".
3. She asked him he had ever gone snowboarding.
4. They asked her she would like to meet."

O3 CLASS ACTIVITY Ask and answer questions from activity 2 with a partner. Then tell the
class what you learned about your partner.
Mypartner told me he got his news from social media.

PRONUNCIATION Contrastive stress

) 1 Listen. Notice the stress on words that are compared.
1. He told me he hadn't seen the accident; he heard it.
2 Shesaid she doesn't read the
newspaper, but she does listen to the radio.
3. He said he'll do his homework before the movie, not after.
4. She told us the tickets cost $35 each, not $45 each,.

D2 Listen again and repeat. Try to stress the compared words.

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