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1 Read the news report and answer the questions.1 What has the man been accused of doing? 2 Can you give examples of similar telephone or internet scams?
2 🔊3.08 Listen to what the people in exercise 1 actually said. In each case, identify:1 the part of the report where the direct speech is reported. 2 the reporting verb that is used (e.g. warn, admit, etc.).
→ Grammar Builder 7.3 page 128 3 Read the Learn this! box. Then report the sentences with the reporting verbs below and that.admit announce deny explain insist promise 1 Luke said, 'Actually, I did eat the last chocolate in the box. Luke admitted that he had eaten the last chocolate in the box. 2 Dan said to Mia, 'I'm late because I missed the bus.' 3 Pete said to me, 'Seriously, you are definitely wrong' 4 Jen said, 'Guess what! I've passed all my exams!' 5 Pablo said, 'Of course I'll be there on time.' 6 Jack said, 'I haven't taken your keys, honestly.' |
4 🔊3.09 Read the Learn this! box. Then listen and complete the sentences, using one of the verbs from rules (1-6) in the past simple.1 She _________ to make a decision. 2 He _________ her not to see the film. 3 She _________ ordering some more food. 4 He _________ about having lots of friends. 5 She _________ him for missing the bus. 6 He _________ that they make less noise. 5 🔊3.10 Listen and report the direct speech. Use the verbs given, followed by the appropriate structure.1 She invited him to go to the park.
6 SPEAKING Work in pairs. Using reporting verbs, tell each other about:1 a useful thing that someone recommend that you do. 2 something your parents warned you not to do as a child. 3 a time when a friend refused to do something. 4 something that you had to apologise for doing. 5 a time when someone accused you of something you didn't do. 6 something you did that you later denied doing. |
