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Name: __________________ Unit 9

Transform these sentences from direct to reported speech. Where have you been? She asked him _____________________________. Ive been waiting for you for over an hour. She said _____________________________. What time did we agree to meet? He asked her _____________________________. You arent telling me the truth. She said _____________________________. Have you tried to call me? She asked him _____________________________.

Functions
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Complete this conversation in a logical way. Use the words or phrases in parentheses. I interviewed Mr. Preston today. I didnt do very well. I didnt know what to ask. Did you ask him 1 _________________ (what / previous job / like) or 2 _________________ (what / hobbies)? No. Well, did you ask him 3 _________________ (what kinds / responsibilities / had) in his previous job or 4 _________________ (how many / hours / like / work)? Well, no. No? So what did you ask him? All I remembered to ask was 5 _________________ (what / make / happy). And what did he tell you? He refused to answer.

Vocabulary

III Write words or phrases from the box. doesnt hang together outdone themselves said told up to their usual standards

Hi, Bob, My cousin Fred 1 _________________ me Nexus had a new CD out, so I went to the store and bought it. Fred really liked it; he 2 _________________ they had 3 _________________, but I disagree. I dont think its 4 _________________. It just 5 _________________ well. Ill lend it to you and you can tell me what you think. Nancy

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Name: __________________

IV Read the text about gossiping and then answer the questions. Gossip Even though your mother probably told you not to gossip, recent studies have shown that gossip is good for us. Gossip has very important social functions. It holds society together by reinforcing our moral code. It helps us make social comparisons. While we listen to other peoples problems, our personal difficulties seem less important. Celebrities often complain about gossip, but in reality, well-known people often profit from being the targets of gossip since the rumors humanize them. They become more real and we are able to identify with them more easily. Many celebrities press agents invent gossip when their clients newest film is about to debut. Gossip attracts the publics attention. Gossip also instructs people on what the limits on personal behavior are in a particular society. A person who is new in a group can learn what behaviors are tolerated by listening to what group members gossip about. When a person gets a new job, he can read the company rules in the handbook, but to really know how to function in the office, he or she should listen to the gossip at the water cooler. Who people are talking about and what they are criticizing lets you know whos in charge and what is expected of you. 1 2 3 4 5 How does gossiping help hold society together? _____________________________ How can celebrities profit from gossip? _____________________________ Why do press agents often invent gossip about their clients? _____________________________ What should you do if you are new in the office? _____________________________ Why should you do this? _____________________________

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