Change the following from direct into reported speech. 1 "We are creating an artificial
brain," he told the audience.
He told the audience that they
were creating an artificial brain.
2 "I've just found a job working in a
science lab," Ulan told me.
3 "We will soon have enough money
to buy a more powerful computer,"
he said.
4 “Are you going to visit the
Science Museum next weekend?"
he asked her.
5 "How long has Dana been
working for a company that
designs robots?" Damir asked me.
6 "I read an article about artificial
intelligence yesterday," she told me.
TV is the main source of information.
It is a cheap form of entertainment for millions of people.
It can help you to "travel" all over the world.
It can help you to "meet" different people and learn about their customs and traditions.
It helps us to relax.
It can educate and broaden our minds.
TV is a terrible waste of time.
It makes us lazier.
We read less and talk less.
We stay at home instead of going out.
Not all programmes on TV are good. TV teaches us "how to kill, to rob, to shoot and to poison."
1. Your trousers are in the wardrobe.
2. Where are his scissors?
3. There is a lecture on history today.
4. The shopping is heavy.
5. Where are my gloves?
6. This information is correct.
7. His hair is brown.
8. My socks are in the drawer.
9. Our furniture is very cheap.
10. His accommodation is luxurious.
Test 2. Fill in: is or are.
1. Where are your trousers?
2. Could you tell me where are the scissors?
3. Tonight, there is athletics on TV.
4. Money is easy to spend and difficult to save.
5. Gloves are worn in cold weather.
6. This student’s knowledge is amazing.
7. Love is reason for much happiness.
8. This bread is stale.
9. Your jeans are on the chair.
10. His baggage is too heavy to carry.
Test 3. Choose the correct form of the verb.
1. Economics is his favourite subject.
2. The trousers he bought for her don't fit her.
3. The police want to interview men about the robbery.
4. Physics was my best subject at school.
5. Can I borrow your scissors? Mine aren’t sharp enough.
6. The news wasn't as bad as we expected.
7. Where does your family live?
8. Four days isn’t long enough for a good holiday.
9. He can’t find his binoculars. Do you know where are they?
10. Do you think the people are happy with the government?
Test 4. Choose the correct form of the verb.
1. All of her belongings were in a suitcase.
2. Athletics is very popular nowadays.
3. Aerobics does people a lot of good.
4. Chocolate makes you put on weight.
5. Most people enjoy Easter.
6. The money she makes is enough for her.
7. The police are looking for the murderer.
8. His good looks get him what he wants.
9. The government is passing new laws.
10. Her knowledge of English is very good.