Part 1.

Listen to the conversation between Daniel and Amanda. Complete the sentences using reported speech

1. Amanda told Daniel she,,,

2. She told him it …             and  ….

3. She also said she ….

4. She told Daniel to …

5. She also asked him to  ….

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Part 2

Albert is calling a friend. Write down the following information:

1. What is Daniel’s cousin doing on Saturday night?

2. What did Daniel tell him he would do?

3. What is Albert doing on Saturday night?

4. What was his idea?

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Listen to people inviting friends to his party on Saturday. What excuses do people give for not coming?

1. Scott: He said

2. Fumiko: She said

3. Manuel: He said

4. Regina: She said

Part 4:

Listen. It’s the night of Albert’s birthday party. What happens?

Transcript for part 1

Daniel: Hi Amanda

Amanda: Oh, Daniel! I was going to call you tonight.

Daniel: What’s up?

Amanda: Well, it’s Albert’s birthday on Saturday, and I’m planning a surprise party for him.

Daniel: Sounds like fun.

Amanda: The idea is this: I’ve asked Albert to go to a movie at six. After the movie, we go back to his apartment to have dinner. So be at Albert’s by 7:30 to wait for us and surprise him. His roommate will let you in.

Daniel: Ok, great.

Amanda: Oh, and can you bring some soda? Oh, and don’t say anything to Albert.

Daniel: No problem.

Transcript for part 2

Albert: Hi, Daniel. This is Albert.

Daniel: Oh, hi, how are things?

Albert: Just fine, thanks. Uh, are you doing anything on Saturday night?

Daniel: Hmmm, Saturday night? Let me think. Oh, yes. My cousin just called to say he was flying in that night. I told him I would pick him up.

Albert: Oh. That’s too bad. It’s my birthday. I’m having dinner with Amanda, and I though I’d invite more people and make it a party.

Daniel: Gee, I’m really sorry , but I won’t be able to make it.

Albert: I’m sorry too, but that’s ok.