1. Convert into reported speech. 1. “I am sorry to disturb you,” said Mike to Elisa. 2. “The taxi is waiting,” said the porter. 3. “I`m Monica`s teacher of history,” said Mr. O`Brian. 4. “I`ll be all right in a minute,” said Flora. 5. “I`m deeply grateful for all Michelle has done for me and my family,” said Gloria. 6. “You have been generosity itself with your cousins,” said the teacher. 7. “Moira always comes home for dinner,” said Mr. Collins. 8. “Everyone took me for my twin brother there and behaved accordingly,” said Tom. 9. “I asked the professor some questions on grammar,” said Nelly. 10. “My mother wants to know if you are coming to see her tomorrow,” she said. 11. The doctor said: “You will have to stay in bed for another five days.” 12. The instructor pointed out: “Only the best players can participate in the Olympics.” 13. He said: “It was difficult for me to persuade her to come here.” 14. Mabel said: “As soon as you come to our town, visit my house and stay for a couple of days.” 15. “You are able to solve this problem alone without any outside help,” said Monica to Jess.

Brazilian Carnival - the largest folk festival, carnival analogue, introduced to the Portuguese Brazil held forty days before Easter, before the beginning of Lent. During festivals joked poured water on each other, showered with flour, they threw rotten eggs and other Portuguese Carnival imported to Brazil in the 17th century and in the 19th century took over from the European fantastic masks and costumes, parades of decorated cars.. At the same time, there were festive group lined rectangle, rope, stylized pirate, Indian philosopher adherents of the teachings of Gandhi. It is celebrated in all parts of Brazil, dances and songs become brighter and richer with each passing year, new melodies, rhythms. In 1928 there was the first dance the samba school in Rio de Janeiro, from which spread throughout Brazil. Brazilian Carnival - samba schools parade dance, carnival ball, furious energy of musical rhythms, beauty gestures of dancers, almost naked, bright feathers, bright eyes, a whirlwind of emotions. Not disappeared and the tradition of a street carnival, it shall take all interested. The streets are decorated beyond recognition. A wave of joy, enthusiasm and music covers all residents of Brazil. For four days, the mayor of the city of Rio de Janeiro city transfers the right of the Board to the King of Carnival. Brazilian Carnival - a bright, spectacular, colorful, great show.

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