IV. Write the same in indirect speech.

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IV. Write the same in indirect speech.

1) Mother said: “I want a cup of tea.”

a) Mother said that she wanted a cup of tea.

b) Mother said that she wants a cup of tea.

2) Linda said: “My father bought a new car.”

a) Linda said that her father bought a new car.

b) Linda said that her father had bought a new car.

3) The teacher said: “Water boils at 100 degrees Centigrade.”

a) The teacher said that water boiled at 100 degrees Centigrade.

b) The teacher said that water boils at 100 degrees Centigrade.

4) My friend said: “We met on March 2.”

a) My friend said that they met on March 2.

b) My friend said that they had met on March 2.

5) Sam said: “Moscow is a beautiful city.”

a) Sam said that Moscow was a beautiful city.

b) Sam said that Moscow is a beautiful city.

V. Fill in the prepositions to, in, for, on, about, at, of to make the sentences complete.

If you want to go to the theatre, you should think about some things beforehand. First (1) all go (2) the box-office and ask if they have seats (3) the day you want. Don’t forget that the most expensive seats are (4) the front stalls or in the boxes, and the cheapest are in the gallery. The seats in the dress circle are not so expensive but quite good, especially if they are (5) the first and second row. If you can’t decide (6) your seats, you can look (7) the map (8) the hall which usually is (9) the wall (10) the box-office and can be quite helpful.

1) a) to b) in c) for d) of

2) a) to b) in c) for d) of

3) a) to b) in c) for d) of

4) a) to b) in c) for d) of

5) a) to b) in c) for d) of

6) a) about b) in c) for d) of

7) a) at b) in c) for d) of

8) a) to b) at c) in d) of

9) a) to b) in c) on d) of

10) a) to b) in c) for d) of

VI. Listening.

1. Tea was first brought to Russia from China.
True
False
Not stated

2. Tea was known as a strong remedy before it was brought to Russia.
True
False
Not stated

3. The tsar immediately loved the new drink.
True
False
Not stated

4. Mikhail Fedorovich held regular assemblies of court in order to make the nobles get used to drinking tea.
True
False
Not stated

5. Russia started importing tea from China in the 18th century.
True
False
Not stated

6. At first tea cost a lot of money.
True
False
Not stated

7. Drinking tea helps one to fall asleep.
True
False
Not stated

8. Tea was an important part of Russian life in the 19th century.
True
False
Not stated

9. Russian tea is served with sugar.
True
False
Not stated

10. The modern tradition has replaced the traditional sign of hospitality with coffee.
True
False
Not stated

VII. Speaking.

Advertising

1. How do you feel about advertising?

2. Are you easily persuaded to buy something after seeing or hearing an advertisement?

3. What kind of advertisements attracts your attention?

4. What makes an advertisement memorable?

5. Can your favourite celebrity to persuade you to buy a product?

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