“We are waiting for the school bus”, said the children “It’s late again” 17.. “The sales are starting tomorrow,” said the typist.. “Bill shoud do very well at the university, Mrs Smith”
Trang 1Change these sentences into indirect speech.
1 “I’ll come to see you on Friday if that is allright”
2 “I’ll have finished writing the report by the time you get there”
3 “I didn’t watch TV last night, did you?”
4 “You are putting on alot of weight”
5 “I have made a rapid progress in English”
6 I can’t come to the party tonight because I’m doing alot of homework”
7 “We didn’t stay in the hotel because it was very expensive”
8 “It will be very difficult for all of us”
9 “The club lost quite alot of money last month”
10 “It is much colder today than it was yesterday.”
11 “My sister can speak French very well but I can’t”
12.” They haven’t finished their work yet.”
13 “We have moved into our new house but I don’t like it as much as the old one.”
14 “I’m going out now, but I’ll be in by 9 “
15 “I’ve made a terrible mistake “
16 “We are waiting for the school bus”, said the children “It’s late again”
17 “We’ve been here for two and a half years”said the man who had spoken first ,
“and we are going to stay another six months”
18 “I can;t live on my basic salary”said Peter” I’ll have to offer to do over time”
19 “I’m living with my parents at present , “she said”but I hope to have a flat on
my own soon”
20 “The sales are starting tomorrow,” said the typist “As soon as we finish work
we are going to make a dash for the shop.”
21 “How is Laura getting on?
22 “where did you buy this hat?”
23 “Have you been eating properly?”
24 “Do you want to see the Cathedral?>”
25 “Have you seen me before?”
26 “Why didn’t you tell me the truth?”
27 “Where were you last night?”
28 “How many children are there in this school?”
29 “When are you coming back?”
30 “Have you received a seat?”
31 “Can you get coffee on the train?”
32.”Will you have time to play regularly?”
33 “What are you going to study?”
34 “I have something to show you”
35 “How much do you think it will cost?”
36 “Have you been here long?”
37 “Who did you give the money to?”
38.”Who has been using my typewriter?”
Trang 239 “How long have you been learning English?”
40 How long does it take you to get to work ?”
41 “I wish I’d seen it”
42.”It is high time you passed your test>”
43 “It’s time we began training for our match”said the coach
44 “I wish you’d stop complaining”
45 “I wish it would rain”
46 “I used to play football when I was young”
47 “I’d rather you did this.”
48 “If I saw your father , I’d recognise him at once”
49 “I wouldn’t get into the house because I had lost my key, so I had to break a window”
50 “Bill shoud do very well at the university, Mrs Smith” said the
headmaster.”He’s done very well”
51 “If he wants seats , he’d better apply early”
52 “They shoud put traffic lights, otherwise there’ll be more accidents” she said
53 “you shouldn’t have done this”
54 “I needn’t tell you how happy I’m”
55 “If I had read the book, I’’d have known the answer”
56.”I’d rather stay at home tonight”
57 “What did you do when you were in Paris?”
58 “You’d better slow down.”
59 “If I wereyou, I’d try to get a room on the top floor”
60 “Would you like a cigarette?”
61 “Would you like to have lunch with me, Jane?”said John
62 “Would you mind not smoking here?”
63 “Could you translate this for me?”
64 “I’d be grateful if you’d forward my letters while I’m away”
65 “You shopuld apologize for being late”
66 “Have some more coffee, please”
67 “Would you mind moving your car?”he said “It’s blocking my gate”
68 “Could I speak to Mr HJohn”
69 “Coul;d you repeat that, please”
70 “Could I have a day off?”
71 “Shall I tell him what happened?”
72 “You will do this , won’t you?”
73 “Would you like to see over the house?”
74 “Would you please tell me what’s going on?”
75 “Shall I help you to do this?”
76 “May I see your notebook?”
77 “Would you like to come with me?”
78 “Could I see your passport?”
79 “Remember to switch off when you’ve finished.”
Trang 380 “Don’t forget to send me a postcard when you get there>”
81 Could you get there and back in one day?”
82 “Could I leave early on sunday?”
83 “Please , please, don’t drink any more.”
84 “Do be quiet, please, “ she said, “I’m trying to concentrate on my work”
85 “You won’t forget to shut the door, will you?”
86 “Why don’t we go to the pub?”
87 “Shall we meet again?”
88 “It’s advisable to have a try.”
89 “Why don’t you ask John for money?”
90 “Let’s go to the cinema tonight.”
91 “Why don’t you open a bank account, Mary?” said John
92 “Don’t forget to brake on”
93 “If you want my advice, I’d put my money idle in the bank”
94 “Shall we watch a football match?”
95 “Let’s go to the concert, John”said Anna
96 “What about having a party on Sunday?”
97 “why don’t you put an advertisement in the local paper?”
98 “why don’t you ask them what they ‘d like to do?”
99 “Please, please , don’t tell anyone.”
100 “Let’s organise a sponsored cycle race.”
101 “Let’s have a rest”
102 “I’lll wait for you, I promise”
103 “I’m sorry I’m late”she said “The car broke down”
104 “I will be as quick as I can”he promised
105 “I’m sorry I gave you the wrong number “I said to David
106 “I’ll drop you from the team if you don’t work hard”
107 “I hope you ‘ll have a good journey”
108.”Good luck to you!”
109 “Have a nice weekend”
110 “Don’t move or I’ll kill you”the robber said to the customers
111 “Will you help me?”she said, “I can’t reach the top shelf”
112 “I couldn’t do this because I didn’t have time”
113 “Please, please,send whatever you spare”
114 “Remember to write your mother”
115 “Would you like to join our club?”
116 “If you don’t pay the ransom, we’ll kill the boy”the kidnappers said to Mr John
117 “Congratulations, you’ve passed your exam”
118 “Cigarette”
119 “I will give you a hand”
120 “I’m sorry , I didn’t come to your party last night”
121.”Would you like to come for a drive tomorrow?”
Trang 4122 “My advice to you is to change your job.”
123 “No, it wasn’t me who broke the vase.”
124 “Me? No, I didn’t do that”
125 “It was you who broke the window”she said to the boy
126 “What a good idea!”
127 “What an excellent essay!”
128 “Why not do the cooking?”
129 “Shall we talk here?”
130 “Come on, hold my hand and I’ll help you round”the nurse said to the patient 131.:”Why don’t you go to the dentist, Tom, before your toothache gets any worse.’
132.”Remember to insure your luggage”
133 “I can’t sell that cassette player at that price”
134 “Would you like to have lunch with me today?” said Tom
-“I’m afraid I couldn’t ; I can’t leave the office”
135 “I’d buy the big tin if I were you”
136 “Could I see your driving licence?”
137 “You’d better sweep up that broken glass”
138 “Remember to book a table”
139 “Don’t lend Harry any money “, I said to Anna”He never pays his debts”
140 “Go on- apply for this job, “ said my friends “It would suit you”
141 “I wish I had something to eat”
142 “You’d better not leave your money lying about” said one of my friends
143 “Please don’t drink any more’ said his wife”Don’t forget that we have to drive home”
144 “Write to me as soon as you can”
145 “Let’s stay here until the storm has passed”
146 “You mustn’t play with the knives, children.”said their mother
147 “You mustn’t tell anyone what I’ve just said to you”
148 “I’ve got 2 tickets Would you like to come with me?”
149 “Don’t walk on the ice; it isn’t safe”
150 “I will be as quick as I can”
151 “What was the weather like during your stay?”
152 “My car was stolen a few weeks ago”
153 “Did Ann receive my letter?”
154 “I wish I had gone with you yesterday.”
155 “I used to visit her when I was in London”
156 “Hello! Mr John, how is your work?”
157 “OK Well, thank you very much goodbye”
158 “Sorry , I’ve got no idea”
159.”Do you have any plans for your holiday?”
160 “Don’t say anything to make Mrs Smith angry”