1. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the reporting verbs in the box.

(Hoàn thành các câu sau với dạng đúng của các động từ tường thuật trong hộp.)

1. 'Oh, and one more thing, I think Rachel is really spoilt.'

She added that she thought Rachel was really spoilt.

2. Why don't we put on a surprise party for Nicky's birthday?'

Alex _____ putting on a surprise party for Nicky's birthday.

3. 'The coffee machine isn't working because you've forgotten to put water in it,'

He _____ that I had forgotten to put water in the coffee machine.

4. 'Giving a speech at a wedding is easy. I'll tell you how, First say something nice about the newlyweds then propose a toast.'

My brother _____ that first I should say something nice about the newlyweds then propose a toast.

5. Me: 'Who's got the gift?'

Rhys: I have.'

Rhys _____ that he had the gift

2. Choose the correct option to complete the sentences.

(Chọn đáp án đúng để hoàn thành các câu sau.)

1. The manager apologised for be /being late for the interview.

2. The company refused to pay /that they would pay overtime.

3. Ella begged them to give / to give her the job.

4. The boss promised that he would increase / increasing their salaries.

5. His wife accused him of/ that caring more about his job than about her.

6. The interviewer suggested wearing/ to wear smarter clothes to the second interview.

3. Add a missing word to each sentence.

(Thêm một từ còn thiếu vào mỗi câu.)

1. Mr. Jones thanked Kelly (for) babysitting so late and gave her an extra £10.

2. The sergeant ordered his men not shoot unless they were shot at.

3. I begged her to contact my parents, but she ignored me and called my mum.

4. Even though we've been friends for years, they haven't invited to their wedding.

5. Taylor apologised being so grumpy and explained that she was very tired.

6. I only had a couple of pounds, but thankfully the manager insisted paying for my taxi home,

7. Jasmine didn't object spicy food, as long as it wasn't ridiculously hot.

4. Complete the second sentence so that it reports the first. Use the words in capitals and change the time expressions as required. Sometimes more than one answer is possible.

(Hoàn thành câu thứ hai tường thuật lại câu thứ nhất. Dùng các từ in đậm và thay đổi các từ chỉ thời gian như yêu cầu. Đôi khi có nhiều hơn một đáp án.)

1. Why don't we close the shop early today? PROPOSE

He proposed closing the shop early that day.

2. Don't work for free. ADVISE / US

She _____.

3. You got the job? Well done! CONGRATULATE / ME

They _____.

4 Please, please visit us again next month. URGE / HER

We _____.

5. Remember to count the money tonight. REMIND / THEM

He _____.

6. OK, I forgot to place the order yesterday. ADMIT

He _____.

5. Complete the text with the correct form of the words in brackets.

(Hoàn thành bài đọc với dạng đúng của từ trong ngoặc.)

Legal Laughs

Take a look at these crazy real-life court cases. Do you think the lawyers managed to convince (1) the judges that they were right (the judges / they/ be / right)?

A surfer took another surfer to court after accusing him (2) _____ (take) his wave. The judge refused (3) _____ (continue) the case after deciding it was impossible to put a price on the 'pain and suffering' caused.

A woman sued a TV station and its weather forecaster for $1,000 after he assured viewers (4) _____ (the weather/ will be) sunny and in fact it rained. The woman claimed (5) _____ (the forecast / cause) her to leave home lightly dressed and as a result she became ill.

A woman blamed (6) _____ (an American supermarket chain / cause) injuries to her feet when canned goods fell from a broken shopping bag. The woman's husband also tried to sue the supermarket chain. He suggested (7) _____ (he / miss) his wife's ‘comfort and attention' while she was recovering.