The text deals with a short circuit situation in electric circuits. It is known that the electric current sharply raises when two or more wires with different electric potential are connected. It should be noted that a short circuit may be very damaging for the equipment involved. It is reported that a short circuit may cause a fire. Much attention should be paid to the diameter of connecting wires that can be heavily overloaded. It is stressed that fuses or other means of protection should be used in any circuit where a short circuit situation may occurr. Thus, all possible measures should be taken to avoid a short circuit.
8. They asked me where I stayed with them the previous summer.
9. He asked me if they had invited me to go to an archaeological dig.
10. Sally said she couldn't afford to buy that dress.
11. She told Peter she didn't want to listen to his jokes any more.
CARD 12
1. My friend said he was not joking.
2. My friend asked why I was talking to a stranger.
5. Mike said he would be having breakfast.
6. They told me they had been married for four years.
7. He wanted to know if she knew Robert.
8. John asked why she had used the phone without asking.
9. My friend asked me if I had ever used electric toothbrush.
10. The old man said he could look after himself.
11. The tourist said he didn't speak French.
