Question

Впр. 59. Передайте діалог непрямою мовою. Josh: Hello, Martin! I haven't seen you for a long time. Martin: Hello, Josh. I have moved house. Josh: When did you move? Martin: About three years ago. Josh: It has been a long time then. Funny, you haven't changed a lot. Let's go to the café and have a talk. Martin: Sorry, but I will be late for work if I stay with you. Let's meet in the evening. Josh: I finish working at seven. Here is my telephone number. If you are free we will meet at a half past seven. Martin: I'm sure I will not be busy at this time. Good-bye.​

Answer 1

Josh greeted Martin and mentioned that they haven't seen each other for a long time. Martin replied that he has moved house. Josh asked when Martin moved, and Martin answered that it was about three years ago. Josh commented that it has been a long time and noticed that Martin hasn't changed much. He suggested going to the café to have a talk. However, Martin apologized and explained that he would be late for work if he stayed with Josh. He proposed meeting in the evening instead. Josh informed Martin that he finishes work at seven and gave him his telephone number. He suggested meeting at half past seven if Martin is free. Martin expressed confidence that he will not be busy at that time and said goodbye.

Answer 2

Josh greeted Martin, saying he hadn't seen him in a while. Martin responded that he had moved three years ago. Josh noted that it had been a long time and mentioned that Martin hadn't changed much. He suggested going to a café for a chat, but Martin explained he would be late for work if he stayed. Instead, he proposed meeting in the evening. Josh said he finished work at seven and shared his telephone number, suggesting they meet at half past seven. Martin agreed and said he was sure he wouldn't be busy at that time, bidding farewell.