II. Grammar: wishes for the present
Complete the wishes for the situations.
1. My friend Veronica is now participating in an international summer camp in Brazil. I’d love to be with her.
_ I wish………………………………………………………………………………
2. The traditional markets in my town have been replaced with supermarkets. I really
miss them.
_ I wish……………………………………………………………………………..
3. Nha Trang is said to be a very friendly tourist city but I’ve never been to it.
_ I wish……………………………………………………………………………..
4. My sister suggests that I should learn ceramic paintiong. I’d love to but I don’t have
time for it.
_ I wish……………………………………………………………………………
5. It’s a beautiful day and I’m at home writing an essay. How boring!
_ I wish……………………………………………………………………………..
Reported Speech
Turn the following sentences into reported speech.
1. “ Have you seen her recently?” asked Thanh.
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2. “ Last night I couldn’t sleep!” she said.
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3. “ I am on my way,” he said.
4. “We want to send our son to a university in the UK,” they said.
5. “ Have you ever tried calling a helpline?” the teacher asked Ngoc.
6. “ Tell Emma I miss her very much, “ she told me.
