Instructional objective
You will be able to express conversations in a museum context
Video 1 : Phrases Used at The Museum
Watch the video and practice the phrases
Useful expression in museum
Read and practice the useful expression below
1. “Excuse me, could you tell me where the restroom is?”
Example: “Excuse me, could you tell me where the restroom is? I need to use it before we continue exploring the museum.”
2. “Is photography allowed in this exhibit?”
Example: “Is photography allowed in this exhibit? I’d love to take some pictures of these beautiful artifacts.”
3. “Do you have audio guides available for rent?”
Example: “Do you have audio guides available for rent? I’d like to learn more about the exhibits as I explore the museum.”
4. “What are the museum’s hours of operation?”
Example: “What are the museum’s hours of operation? I want to make sure we have enough time to see everything.”
5. “Are there any guided tours available?”
Example: “Are there any guided tours available? I think it would enhance our experience to learn from a knowledgeable guide.”
6. “Could you recommend any must-see exhibits?”
Example: “Could you recommend any must-see exhibits? We want to make sure we don’t miss anything important.”
7. “Is there a cafeteria or restaurant in the museum?”
Example: “Is there a cafeteria or restaurant in the museum? We’re getting hungry and would like to grab a bite to eat.”
8. “How much does it cost to enter the museum?”
Example: “How much does it cost to enter the museum? I need to purchase tickets for myself and my family.”
9. “Where can I find a map of the museum?”
Example: “Where can I find a map of the museum? I want to plan out our route so we can see everything efficiently.”
10. “Thank you for your help!”
Example: “Thank you for your help! We had a wonderful time exploring the museum thanks to your recommendations.”
Grammar Focus: Reported Speech
Reported speech, also known as indirect speech, is when someone reports or paraphrases what someone else has said without using their exact words. In reported speech, the tense, pronouns, and time expressions often change to reflect the perspective of the person reporting the speech.
Here’s a brief overview of how reported speech works:
1. Change in Pronouns:
– Pronouns usually change to reflect the perspective of the person reporting the speech.
– Example: Direct speech – “She said, ‘I am happy.'”
Reported speech – “She said that she was happy.”
2. Change in Verb Tense:
– Verb tenses often shift back in time when reporting speech in the past.
– Example: Direct speech – “He said, ‘I like pizza.'”
Reported speech – “He said that he liked pizza.”
3. Change in Time and Place Expressions:
– Time and place expressions may also need to be adjusted to match the time and place of the
reporting.
– Example: Direct speech – “She said, ‘I will see you tomorrow.'”
Reported speech – “She said that she would see me the next day.”
4. Reporting Verbs:
– Verbs like “say,” “tell,” “ask,” etc., are used to introduce reported speech.
– Example: “She told me that she was going to the museum.”
Reported speech is used to convey what someone else has said indirectly, often with changes in pronouns, verb tense, and time/place expressions to reflect the perspective of the person reporting the speech.
Exercise 1: Reported Speech
Answer the questions below, choose True or False
1. Reported speech is used to report what someone else said directly. (True / False)
2. In reported speech, there is often a change in pronoun forms, such as from “I” to “he” or “she.”
(True / False)
3. The statement “She said, ‘I visited the museum yesterday.'” becomes “She said that she visited the museum yesterday.” in reported speech. (True / False)
4. In reported speech, the time in the sentence generally does not need to be adjusted to the time when the original statement was made. (True / False)
5. The sentence “He said, ‘The museum is closed on Mondays.'” becomes “He said that the museum is closed on Mondays.” in reported speech. (True / False)
6. Changes in verbs in reported speech are not necessary if the original statement uses the verb “will.” (True / False)
7. The sentence “She said, ‘I have been to this museum before.'” becomes “She said that she had been to that museum before.” in reported speech. (True / False)
8. In reported speech, the word “here” usually remains unchanged and still indicates the location where the reporting person is. (True / False)
9. The statement “They said, ‘We will visit the museum next week.'” becomes “They said that they will visit the museum next week.” in reported speech. (True / False)
10. Reported speech can be used to report questions asked by someone else. (True / False)