Task 2. Revise the theme “Direct and Indirect speech”. Put the sentences in direct speech, making all necessary changes.
1. The USA is a presidential republic.
2. The President of the United States is elected for a term of four years by electors of each state.
3. The Supreme Court - the highest judicial organ of the state has the power of Judicial Review.
4. The two political parties in America act as coalitions and attempt to win elections.
Task 3. Put the sentences in indirect speech, making all necessary changes.
1. A teacher said to students: “The USA is divided into 3 branches”.
2. A monitor told: “Prepare the report about the judicial branch in America next week”.
3. A student asked his groupmate: “Did you know anything about Parliament of America?”
4. “The US government doesn’t derive its power from itself”: Senate reported.
5. The reporter informed: “There are two major parties in America”.
1. Gardening takes up a lot of time.
2. She took away the food.
3. She takes after her mother in character.
4. He took off his coat.
5. Sorry, I took you for your sister.
6. Your daughter doesn't take after you at all.
7. Anxiety has taken over his appetite.
8. Do you take me for a fool?
9. He took off my wet boots and made me sit by the fire.
10. He takes up his duties next week.
11. I won't take up your time any more.
Если нужно, вот перевод:
1. Садоводство занимает много времени.
2. Она забрала/унесла еду.
3. Она похожа на свою маму по характеру.
4. Он снял пальто.
5. Извините, я принял вас за вашу сестру.
6. Ваша дочь совсем не похожа на вас.
7. Тревога лишила его аппетита.
8. Вы принимаете меня за дурака?
9. Он снял с меня мокрые ботинки и заставил меня сесть у костра/камина.
10. Он приступает к своим обязанностям на следующей неделе.
11. Я не буду больше отнимать у вас время.