Tuesday, 3 November 2015

Reported speech - Intro

THE MARRIAGE PROPOSAL


Read the story of John and Moira on the left and complete their actual conversation on the right. When you finish, hit play on the media player below and check your answers



John greeted Moira and asked how she was. She told him she was fine. He said it was great to see her. He added that they hadn't seen each other since Paris. she said that she had loved Paris and asked if they could go back next spring. John said there was something he had to ask her. He told her that he loved her and asked if she would her that he loved her and asked if she would marry him and come to Paris on honeymoon. She said that she would and that she loved him too.




Now listen and check
John: Hi, Moira. How _____ ?

Moira: I_____, thanks.

John: It_____ to see you again. We _____ seen each other since Paris.

Moira: I _____ Paris. _____ we _____ back next spring?

John: There _____ something I _____ to ask you.
I _____ you. _____ your _____ me and come to Paris on honeymoon?

Moira: Yes, I _____. I _____ you, too.









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