Lie to Me – Season 1 – Episode 1: The Pilot

1) Reported Speech – Statements

“We’ve been at it for four hours and got nothing.”

______________ said…

“I’ve instructed my client to remain silent”

______________ said…

“The ATF found a bomb in the church basement in Lawton an hour later. “

______________ said…

2) Dr. Lightman looks at ____________________________________________________ to

see if they are lying or telling the truth.

3) What does the Mayor want to find out about James Cole? How old is James Cole
approximately? Why is this case so important?

4) Interviewing James Cole. Report three questions that Foster and Lightman asked him.

5) After interviews in the school. Describe the boy’s personality. Write about 20 words.

6) At the airport.
Reported Commands. Ms. Torres told Dr. Lightman to do some things…

“Step out of the line”

“Open the briefcase.”

“Come with us.”

“Don’t forget your briefcase.”

More commands Dr. Lightmann could have said to Ms. Torres…

“Don’t call us.”

“Don’t lie to us.”

7) Who said these sentences? Report them.

“Find out another connection between Jacklin and James Cole outside school and phone the
nurse.”

“Judge them by the lie.”

 8) Complete these sentences:

a. Congressmen Zeb Weil has been accused of___________________________

b. James’ father told Dr. Lightman _____________ of his house.

c. Jacklin Matthews might have been anxious at the interview because she
____________________.

d. Marshall told the Congressman _______________ the question.

e. James’ father said that his son ______________________ with Mrs. Mc Cartney.

f. James’ mum said that they ___________________ something hidden in their son’s room.

g. James’ mum asked Dr. Lightman __________________ the photos to anyone.

9) Had James murdered his teacher? Write what happened in 40 words.

10) Who said these sentences? Report them.

a. “Turn on the news”

b. “Look at her hand”

c. “Do you know who in the school could have had an argument with Mrs. Mc Cartney?”

d. “What are you suggesting?”

e. “The principal recognized the car but it wasn’t his”

f. “I already admitted to what I did.”

g. “I never stopped thinking about it.”

h. “Does Melissa know you are her father?”

Who was Melissa? Write what really happened between her and the congressman in 40 words.

11) Who said these sentences? Report them.

“Tell me about the argument”

“Why did Principal Carlson recognise your car when I showed him the photograph?”

12) Who murdered Mrs. Mc Cartney? Why?

13) Imagine you are Jacklin’s mother. Write an e-mail to Dr. Lightman to thank him for
helping out in this case. Write about 50 words.