Reported Speech Practice and Average Age Problem

In pairs, practice using reported speech. Transform the following direct quotes into reported speech.

1. Identify the reporting verb and the tense shift (present → past).
2. Change pronouns and time expressions as needed.
3. Write the reported sentence.

In communities, practice sharing your opinion about the previous activity. Use reported speech.

1. One student gives an opinion.
2. Another student reports it using reported speech.

Respuesta orientativa: You say, "It is so complicated!" One of your classmates reports: He/she exclaimed that the exercise was complicated.

Where We Are Headed

Telling the difference between what is real and what is not real is getting increasingly difficult nowadays. This can lead to misleading errors, and even the spread of false data. With the information you have until now, what monthly income do you think Ana can expect during the two months of this employment?

Respuesta orientativa: No se proporciona información suficiente en la página para calcular el ingreso mensual de Ana. Se necesitaría conocer el salario mensual ofrecido y el número de meses trabajados. Sin esos datos, no es posible determinar una cifra.

INQUIRY DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT That's the Question!

1. In communities and respectfully, read the following situation and then answer what is asked.

In Adriana and Carlos's school, there are two basketball teams. One is Los Venados of 1°A and the other is Los Relámpagos of 3°B. Each team has five starting players. The average age of the players of each team is 15 years old.

1. Identify the data: two teams, each with 5 players, average age 15.
2. Calculate total age per team: 5 × 15 = 75 years.
3. Combine both teams: 75 + 75 = 150 years.
4. Total players: 5 + 5 = 10.
5. Overall average: 150 ÷ 10 = 15 years.