Part II: Briefly discuss and give short explanation based on the above passage Does the author argue his point well? Analyze one of his arguments and explain whether or not it is an effective argument. (2Pnt) _______________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ Why does the author believe that reading boring or unfamiliar books can be helpful for readers? Use the text in your response. (2 Pnt) _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ Why does the author describe reading as a "positive escape"? In what ways does reading be positive? Use evidence from the text to support your response. (2 Pnt) _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Part III: Change the following Direct speech into Reported speech (1 mark each) The officer told the guard, “Open the gate immediately and let the visitors in.” The manager instructs the employees, “Submit the report before the deadline without any excuses.” She said to me, “Why have you not completed your assignment yet?” He said to his friend, “Did you attend the meeting yesterday?” The stranger said to me, “Where do you live and what is your name?” The officer said to the clerk, “How long have you been working in this department?”

It looks like the passage for Part II is missing. Please provide the passage so I can help you analyze the author's arguments and explanations. Here are the conversions for Part III: Part III: Change the following Direct speech into Reported speech 1. The officer ordered the guard to open the gate immediately and let the visitors in. 2. The manager instructs the employees to submit the report before the deadline without any excuses. 3. She asked me why I had not completed my assignment yet. 4. He asked his friend if he had attended the meeting the previous day. 5. The stranger asked me where I lived and what my name was. 6. The officer asked the clerk how long the clerk had been working in that department. Send me the passage for Part II when you're ready! 📸