Exercise 59. Complete the reported statements. Make the necessary changes.

POLITI CIAN (to reporters) : I'm ready to answer your questions.

The politician told the reporters that he was ready

to answer their questions.

REPORTER: People were offended by remarks in your speech.

A reporter said people……………………...........remarks in the politician's speech.

POLITI CIAN: I didn't make any offensive remarks in my speech yesterday.

The politician stated ........................................................ any offensive remarks in his speech yesterday.

POLITICIAN : I was just describing my plans for the next year.

He said that ........................................................ his plans for the next year.

REPORTER : You know that people have asked for your resignation.

The reporter said that the politician………………………..

for his resignation.

POLITICIAN : I don’t understand it myself. I simply described the situation in the country.

The politician said ............................................................... himself. He ........... .................................................... the situation in the country.

POLITICIAN: I have been working very hard and I see no reason to resign.

He added that………………………………………………….. and he saw no reason to resign.

POLITI CIAN: I will make a full statement about my plans tomorrow afternoon.

He ended by saying that…………………………………………..