Work in groups of three. Two members act out a short dialogue. The third one keeps
Reported speech
1. What are you looking at?
-> Sheila asked Laura what she was looking at.
2. I’m trying to decide between a dictionary and an electronic dictionary.
-> Laura said (that) she was trying to decide between a dictionary and an electronic dictionary.
3. I think an electronic dictionary is a better idea. What do you think of this one?
-> Laura said (that) she thought an electronic dictionary was a better idea and asked what Sheila thought of that one.
4. It’s too expensive.
-> Sheila said (that) it was too expensive.
5. I think I won’t buy anything.
-> Laura said (that she thought) she wouldn’t buy anything.
Hướng dẫn dịch:
1. Sheila hỏi Laura cô ấy đang nhìn gì.
2. Laura nói (rằng) cô ấy đang cố gắng quyết định giữa cuốn từ điển và kim từ điển.
3. Laura nói (rằng) cô ấy nghĩ một chiếc kim từ điển là một ý tưởng tốt hơn và hỏi Sheila nghĩ gì về chiếc đó.
4. Sheila nói (rằng) nó quá đắt.
5. Laura nói (cô ấy nghĩ) cô ấy sẽ không mua bất cứ thứ gì.