A) Consider the examples of direct and reported speech below.

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Read the conversation and answer these questions.

Listen to the conversation. Say if the following statements are true or false.

1. Tom is still opposed to exporting.

2. Bill Cornell has placed a firm order for bikes.

3. Jack is going to start hiring more workers immediately.

4. Jayal Motors are going to install more sophisticated equipment.

5. Some of the workers are already trained to operate the new equipment.

6. The men are worried that they will have to work harder for the same pay.

7. Under the new system the men will work the same number of hours but the factory will be in operation all the time.

8. All the workers are going to get a pay rise.

1. What internal changes in the company are suggested in this episode?

2. What do you think is discussed at the board meeting?

3. What changes in pay and working conditions will there be for the workers at Jayal Motors?

You haven't asked Eve – What would you like to what she'd like to drink.

Drink, Eve?

You haven't asked Tim to – Could you bring me the bring you the papers. Papers, please, Tom?

b) Do as in the examples above.

1. You haven't asked Tom what happened at the board meeting?

2. You haven't asked Diana to type up the minutes.

3. You haven't asked Jack how big the new moped is.

4. You haven't asked Chris if he'd like something to eat.

5. You haven't asked Fortesquiew what his fees are.

6. You haven't asked Carl to send you details of the proposals.