Use reported speech to complete what the people said.
EXAMPLE
'We have increased waste recycling by 5% over the last year.'
The Enqineer explained that they had increased waste recycling by
5% over the previous year.
1
"The water treatment works will be completed in three months' time.
The Site Manager assured us that…
2
'The water supply has been contaminated by agricultural chemicals.
The Water Engineer warned the public that…..
3
'I hope to get involved in projects in rural areas of India
The Environmental Scientist told us that
"I'm working on an environmental assessment report for a bridge to the island.'
The Engineer mentioned that….
5
'We're looking forward to completing the sustainability report by the end of
this week.
The Engineer said that….
6
Paul and John inspected the site yesterday.'
The Foreman reported that……
2 Read the description of an interview for a new position in a company.
First of all he asked me why I was applying for the job. Then he wanted to
know why I thought I was the right person for the job. He asked me when
Thad joined the company and what I liked about it. Then he asked me what
knew about industrial processes and if I had ever been in a plastics factory.
He asked if I was interested in doing a degree at university and if I could cope
with the extra workload.
Now complete the interviewer's questions…..
1>
I feel I'd like new challenges and to learn more about the environment.
______2?
I have worked very hard since coming to the company. I have good communication
and organizational skills and I can work independently.
________3?
I joined eighteen months ago
I enjoy the variety of activities and the people I work with.
______5
learned a bit at school and I've learned some since coming here.
_______6?
No, I've never been in a plastics factory.
_______7>
Yes, I would appreciate the opportunity of going to university.
_______8>
I know it will be hard to combine study and work but I will do my best.
Answers
Answer:
Answer:
I. 1. The Site Manager assured that the water treatment works would be completed in three months' time.
2. The Water Engineer warned the public that the water supply had been contaminated by agricultural chemicals.
3. The Environmental Scientist told us that
4. The Engineer said that he was working on an environmental assessment report for a bridge to the island.
5. The Engineer said that they were looking forward to completing the sustainability report by the end of that week.
6. The Foreman reported that the site was inspected by Paul and John yesterday.
II. 1. Why are you applying for this job?
Ans given: I feel I'd like new challenges and to learn more about the environment.
2. Why do you think you are the right person for this job?
Ans given: I have worked very hard since coming to the company. I have good communication and organizational skills and I can work independently.
3. When did you join that company and what you liked about it?
Ans given: I joined eighteen months ago. I enjoy the variety of activities and the people I work with.
4. What do you know about industrial processes?
Ans given: I’ve learnt a bit at school and I've learnt some since coming here.
5. Have you ever been in a plastics factory?
Ans given: No, I've never been in a plastics factory.
6. Are you interested in doing a degree at university?
Ans given: Yes, I would appreciate the opportunity of going to university.
7. Would you cope with the extra workload?
Ans: I know it will be hard to combine study and work but I will do my best.