the ability
to do this
makes life less
stressful
. Obviously,
stress
is a major cause of
illness
and being
ill
significantly affects a person’s quality of life.
•
It is
believed
by many that having cosmetic surgery can make a person
happier
.
This
opinion
that physical appearance relates to
satisfaction and contentedness
is
often challenged by experts.
Demonstratives
Change the grammar
Change the vocabulary
STRATEGY:
VERBS
WITH
INFINITIVES
•
I
would like/love
to come
and see you next month.
•
I know you will
have/need
to work
really hard in the lead-up to your exams.
•
I
expect/hope
to get
a job working in a local restaurant during the tourist season.
•
I
want/intend/aim
to qualify
as a doctor in about six years’ time.
•
I have
decided
to move
to Sofia as I will have much more chance of finding work.
•
One of my friends has
offered
to help
me prepare for the exams.
•
It is said that if you
fail
to plan
, you
plan
to fail
.
•
I really
can’t afford
to stay
in this expensive flat if I don’t find a good job.
•
It
seems/appears
to be
getting harder to make a living in this city.
•
Most of my friends
tend
to visit
their parents at the weekend.
•
I think I really
deserve
to get
a pay rise.
•
If I
manage
to earn
enough, I will go on holiday next month.
•
If I
was able
to speak
several languages like you, I could work as a translator.
STRATEGY:
REPORTED SPEECH
•
The manager
said
that
she
was
sorry
and that she was trying to resolve the problem.
•
The receptionist
told
us that the hotel only
had
two single rooms and that they were
both occupied.
•
The captain of the team
said
that she
could try
to re-arrange the match for the
following Sunday.
•
Our trainer
said
that we
had to try
harder
•
They
admitted
that they
had stopped
for a beer on the way to the game.
•
We
asked
them if they
had had
any trouble finding the office.
•
When she got back, she had an amazing suntan and she
explained
that she
had been
sunbathing
every day.
•
They
mentioned
that they
hadn’t seen
you for ages
•
When I arrived my friend
told
me that the sun
had been shining
all day.
•
The mechanic
said
that she
would try
to repair the bike the following day.
Actual words:
I am sorry
STRATEGY:
REPORTED SPEECH
•
The manager
said
that she
was
sorry and that she was trying to resolve the problem.
•
The receptionist
told
us that
the hotel only
had
two single rooms and that they were
both occupied.
•
The captain of the team
said
that she
could try
to re-arrange the match for the
following Sunday.
•
Our trainer
said
that we
had to try
harder
•
They
admitted
that they
had stopped
for a beer on the way to the game.
•
We
asked
them if they
had had
any trouble finding the office.
•
When she got back, she had an amazing suntan and she
explained
that she
had been
sunbathing
every day.
•
They
mentioned
that they
hadn’t seen
you for ages
•
When I arrived my friend
told
me that the sun
had been shining
all day.
•
The mechanic
said
that she
would try
to repair the bike the following day.
Actual words:
The hotel only has
STRATEGY:
REPORTED SPEECH
•
The manager
said
that she
was
sorry and that she was trying to resolve the problem.
•
The receptionist
told
us that the hotel only
had
two single rooms and that they were
both occupied.
•
The captain of the team
said
that
she
could try
to re-arrange the match for the
following Sunday.
•
Our trainer
said
that we
had to try
harder
•
They
admitted
that they
had stopped
for a beer on the way to the game.
•
We
asked
them if they
had had
any trouble finding the office.
•
When she got back, she had an amazing suntan and she
explained
that she
had been
sunbathing
every day.
•
They
mentioned
that they
hadn’t seen
you for ages
•
When I arrived my friend
told
me that the sun
had been shining
all day.
•
The mechanic
said
that she
would try
to repair the bike the following day.
Actual words:
I can try
STRATEGY:
REPORTED SPEECH
•
The manager
said
that she
was
sorry and that she was trying to resolve the problem.
•
The receptionist
told
us that the hotel only
had
two single rooms and that they were
both occupied.
•
The captain of the team
said
that she
could try
to re-arrange the match for the
following Sunday.
•
Our trainer
said
that
we
had to try
harder
•
They
admitted
that they
had stopped
for a beer on the way to the game.
•
We
asked
them if they
had had
any trouble finding the office.
•
When she got back, she had an amazing suntan and she
explained
that she
had been
sunbathing
every day.
•
They
mentioned
that they
hadn’t seen
you for ages
•
When I arrived my friend
told
me that the sun
had been shining
all day.
•
The mechanic
said
that she
would try
to repair the bike the following day.
Actual words:
You have to try
STRATEGY:
REPORTED SPEECH
•
The manager
said
that she
was
sorry and that she was trying to resolve the problem.
•
The receptionist
told
us that the hotel only
had
two single rooms and that they were
both occupied.
•
The captain of the team
said
that she
could try
to re-arrange the match for the
following Sunday.
•
Our trainer
said
that we
had to try
harder
•
They
admitted
that
they
had stopped
for a beer on the way to the game.
•
We
asked
them if they
had had
any trouble finding the office.
•
When she got back, she had an amazing suntan and she
explained
that she
had been
sunbathing
every day.
•
They
mentioned
that they
hadn’t seen
you for ages
•
When I arrived my friend
told
me that the sun
had been shining
all day.
•
The mechanic
said
that she
would try
to repair the bike the following day.
Actual words:
We stopped
STRATEGY:
REPORTED SPEECH
•
The manager
said
that she
was
sorry and that she was trying to resolve the problem.
•
The receptionist
told
us that the hotel only
had
two single rooms and that they were
both occupied.
•
The captain of the team
said
that she
could try
to re-arrange the match for the
following Sunday.
•
Our trainer
said
that we
had to try
harder
•
They
admitted
that they
had stopped
for a beer on the way to the game.
•
We
asked
them if
they
had had
any trouble finding the office.
•
When she got back, she had an amazing suntan and she
explained
that she
had been
sunbathing
every day.
•
They
mentioned
that they
hadn’t seen
you for ages
•
When I arrived my friend
told
me that the sun
had been shining
all day.
•
The mechanic
said
that she
would try
to repair the bike the following day.
Actual words:
Did you have…?
STRATEGY:
REPORTED SPEECH
•
The manager
said
that she
was
sorry and that she was trying to resolve the problem.
•
The receptionist
told
us that the hotel only
had
two single rooms and that they were
both occupied.
•
The captain of the team
said
that she
could try
to re-arrange the match for the
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