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Quot; Listen carefully to the following conversational situations. Concentrate your attention on the intonation of the replies.

 


Verbal Context

 

Have you heard about Pat?

Did you see any lions?

Who painted this?

Who was top of the class?

It's good, isn't it?

Can you see?

Wasn't it a good lecture?

Have you ever been to York?

It was better the second time, wasn't it?

I was very cross with him.

Shall we be in time?

It was rather odd, wasn't it?

Can I have a word with you?

Did you like it? Are you fond of him?

 

What was the party like?

Did you save time?

Which one shall I choose?

 

Drill

Statements (impressed, self-satisfied, challenging, censorious, discla im ing responsib ility)

Yes. (Isn't it scandalous!) Lots.

Me. (Aren't I clever!)

Jane. Don. Hugh. Keith.

Marvellous.

Perfectly.

Very good.

Many times.

Much better

Naturally. Anyone would be. We'll be ahead of time. It was incredible. By all means. I simply hated it. I just can't tell you how much

he means to me.

First rate. I don't know when I've enjoyed myself so much. I was able to do it in half the time.

It's up to you. You must make up your own mind.



 

 

You could surely find the money somewhere.

You'll have to accept.

You pay for it.

Well, borrow a ruler.

I can't see you today.

I've left my hat behind.

Would you mind passing the book?

I'll make it soon, I promise.

Don't forget to bring your camera.

Would Max have a game?

I've had this pain for days.

 

 

Special questions (challenging, antagonistic, disclaiming responsibility)

 

 

Where?

Why?

How?

Whose?

When, then?

Where, pray?

What book?

Yes, but how soon?

Which one?

Why not ask him?

Why don't you do something about it?

 


You can't go in there. I'll punch your head.

They've nowhere to live.

I wouldn't put up with it.

You ought to apologize.

You don't know what you're talking about.

It was a shame he had to give up.

Larry will be terrible as Hamlet.

General questions (impressed, challenging, an­tagonistic)

Can't I? (We'll see about that.)

Will you? (And who'll help you?)

Haven't they?

Wouldn't you?

Oh, ought I, indeed?

Oh, don't I?

Yes, wasn't it?

Can you imagine him?



 

May I take this newspaper?

How do you advise me to get there?

Who are the flowers from?

I hate it, but what can I do?

I don't really want to go.

Don't talk with your mouth full.

It's not much of a cut.

So far I haven't had time.

Thank you very much.

May I borrow this book for a while ?

I'm going to risk it, in spite of what you say.

I'm most terribly sorry.

 

 

Imperatives (discloiming responsibility, hostile)

Do. Please.

Fly.

Guess.

Tell them you hate it.

Refuse, then.

Don't you do it, then.

Then don't make so much fuss about it.

Start now, then.

Don't mention it.

Keep it as long as you like.

Don't say I didn't warn you, then.

Don't give it another thought.


 

 

John's got it now.



You can have it back on Sunday.

I've finished that.

I'll introduce you to him.

Did you finish that job?

Did you pass your exam?

I'm so sorry I was rude.

I'm awfully sorry.

John may treat us.

I've missed my turn.

May I come too?

Thank you so much.

Exclamations (impressed)

Oh! (That's different.)

Fine! (That's plenty soon enough.)

Good! (You were quicker than I expected.)

Thanks!

Heavens, yes!

Ages ago!

Of course!

I should think so, indeed.

No doubt! (But it's too late for apologies.)

Not him! (He's far too mean.)

Serves you right! (You should pay more attention.)

The more the merrier.

Not at all! Thank you!


Listen to the replies and repeat them in the intervals. When pronouncing the Rise-Fall make your voice rise from a fairly low to a high pitch and then fall quickly to a very low note. Do not forget to blend the words together.


Date: 2015-12-17; view: 958


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