1) Put the following statements into indirect speech.
1. “We have moved into our new flat. We don’t like it nearly so much as our last one,” said my aunt.
2. “From one of the windows of my flat I can see the Eiffel Tower,” he said.
3. “I have something to show you,” I said to her.
4. “Nothing grows in my garden. It never gets any sun,” she said.
5. “It isn't so foggy today as it was yesterday,” I remarked.
6. “The new underpass is being officially opened the day after tomorrow,” said the ВВС announcer.
7. “I’ve no idea what the time is but I'll dial 8081 and find out,” said his daughter.
8. “I have a German lesson this afternoon and I haven't done my homework yet,” said the small boy.
9. “You haven't given me quite enough. The bill is for $14 and you've paid me only $13,” he pointed out.
10. “I’m going away tomorrow, mother,” he said.
2) Change the following into indirect speech.
1. “We have bought a new flat. But we don’t like it so much as our last one,” said my cousin.
2. “I have left a message for him, but he hasn't phoned yet,” she said. 3. “I am going to call again tomorrow, mother,” she said.
4. “I’ve been to Turkey twice, but so far I haven't had time to visit Istanbul,” said Robert.
5. “It will be very difficult to persuade her to take care of herself, doctor,” I replied.
6. “She has been sitting in the garden since the police came,” I said to the officer.
7. “We have a lift but very often it doesn’t work,” they said.
8. “I’ve no idea who has done it but I'll find out,” said Peggy.
9. He said, “My mother has just been operated on.”
10. '“I'll come with you as soon as Fin ready,” she replied to me.
3) Put the following statements into indirect speech.
1. “I’ve made a terrible mistake!” said Peter. “You’re always making terrible mistakes,” I said. “You should be used to it by now.”
2. “I’m working in a restaurant, and don’t much care for it,” she said.
3. “I can’t live on my basic salary,” said Peter. “I’ll have to offer to do overtime.”
4. “I’m living with my parents at present,” she said, “but I hope to have a flat of my own soon.”
5. “’I’m leaving tomorrow,” she said, “by the 4.30 from Victoria.” “We’ll come and see you off,” we said.
6. “My young brother wants to be a tax inspector,” said Mary. “I can’t think why. None of my family has ever been a tax inspector.”
7. “We’re waiting for the school bus,” said the children. “It’s late again.”
8. “We’ve been here for two and a half years,” said the man who had spoken first, “and we’re going to stay another six months.”
9. “I’m going out now, but I’ll be in by nine,” he said.
10. “I’ve got a job on an oil-rig,” said Paul. “That’ll be very hard work,” I said. “I know it’ll be hard,”’ he replied, “but I don’t mind hard work, and it’ll be a good experience.”
4) Read and translate the passage. Then retell it with 5–10 sentences starting them with “The article said that …”.
The main motive of a woman (in some cases an underage girl) to accept an offer from a trafficker is better financial opportunities for herself or her family. In many cases traffickers initially offer ‘legitimate’ work or the promise of an opportunity to study. The main types of work offered are in the catering and hotel industry, in bars and clubs, modeling contracts, or au pair work. Traffickers sometimes use offers of marriage, threats, intimidation and kidnapping as means of obtaining victims. In the majority of cases, the women end up in prostitution. Also some (migrating) prostitutes become victims of human trafficking. Some women know they will be working as prostitutes, but they have an inaccurate view of the circumstances and the conditions of the work in their country of destination.