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her work.7. It’s a good______________ to go for a walk after supper.8. He wrote down the weight of each stone and then______________ all the weights.9. His friend______________ from ill health for some years.10. The naughty boy______________ for two days before he was discovered.11. The Minister for Foreign Affairs has already______________ on this event with the American President.12. He saw a______________ of white arrows painted on the road.First get the students to do the exercises. Then the answers are given. The teacher can give them explanations where necessary.Suggested answers:1. situation 2. on purpose 3. getting along with 4. joined in 5. are concerned about6. In order to 7. habit 8. added up 9. has suffered 10. hid away 11. municated12. series→Step 5 Grammar exercisesTurn the following direct speech into indirect speech and indirect into direct.1. “I don’t want to set down a series of facts in a diary, ” said Anne.2. He asked, “Are you leaving tonight? ”3. “When did you go to bed last night? ” Father said to Anne.4. Anne asked her father when they would go back there.5. Mother asked me whether I had finished my homework before I watched TV.6. He said that he had gone there the week before.Suggested answers:1. Anne said that she didn’t want to set down a series of facts in a diary.2. He asked us whether we were leaving that night.3. Father asked Anne when she went to bed the night before.4. “When will we e back here? ” Anne asked her father.5. Mother asked me, “Had you finished your homework before you watched TV? ”6. He said, “I came here last week. ”→Step 6 Discussion and talkThe teacher can ask the students to work in pairs and discuss with each other, “What is/are the most important quality/qualities that a friend needs to have? ” Tell them to use the following they learned in this unit:I agree. I think so. Exactly. That’s correct.I don’t agree. I don’t think so. I’m afraid not. Of course (not).Sample dialogue:A:I think what is important for me is that a friend is always around when I need him. If I feel sad or upset, he will fort me. He won’t leave me alone when I’m in trouble. He will help me.B:I agree. But in my opinion, a real friend should also tell you the truth. He should tell you what he really thinks about things.A:That’s right. But Wang Ping said he didn’t agree with you.. . .→Step 7 Learning tipIt is a good habit for students to keep a diary. Encourage them to have a try.→Step 8 Assessment1. Checking yourself (on Page 47 in the Work