Retell the dialogue in indirect speech

Problem–solving:

Matt and Luther decide to skip school. They take Luther’s brother’s car without telling him and drive to a local shopping center. Ignoring the sign Parking for Handicapped Persons Only, they leave the car and enter a radio and TV shop.

After looking around, they buy a portable AM–FM radio. Then they buy some sandwiches from a street vendor and walk to a nearby park. While eating, they discover that the radio does not work. In their hurry to return it, they leave their trash on the park bench.

When Matt and Luther get back to the shopping center, they no­tice a large dent in one side of their car. The dent appears to be the result of a driver’s carelessly backing out of the next space. They also notice that the car has been broken into and that the tape deck has been removed.

They call the police to report the accident and theft. When the police arrive, they seize a small clear bag containing illegal drugs from behind the car’s back seat. Matt and Luther are arrested.

a. List what you think Matt and Luther did wrong.

b. What laws are involved in the story?

c. Which of these are criminal laws? Which are civil laws?

Role–play:

Dramatize the story.

The roles: Matt, Luther, the shop assistant, the street vendor, the policeman.

UNIT 2.