a.
My red pencil Your weak point Her short coat His great trouble Their old clock | Glad to see you. I want to ask you. He hasnt got it. He doesnt teach her. | Let me see. I dont know. We dont like it. He doesnt learn it. | Not now Right now Stop Mary Late at night |
b.
What nasty weather. What wonderful roses. What lovely violets youve got. What valuable pearls she has. | How pretty she is. How clever of you. How nice of you to come to see me. How strange this old man is. |
c.
dear dare- doer tear tear tour mere mare - moor | a rear corner a spare minute a poor animal | bottle double simple riddle | model idle button beaten | rotten pattern hidden forbidden |
d.
Oh dear, its quite clear.
There are tears in her eyes.
There isnt much time.
It isnt quite right.
She hasnt got a piano.
e.
trial triumph quiet tyrant admire desire | a famous scientist a cruel pirate a fragrant violet a cold shower a clean towel a front vowel |
Intonation Exercises
1. Read each of the phrases below three times: with the falling, rising and falling-rising intonation.
a/ Satisfactory. b/ Impossible. c/ Finally. d/ On Saturday. e/ Mr. Robinson. f/ In Moscow. g/ To New York. h/ Next Year. i/ To the North. j/ All right. | k/ Thank you. l/ Again. m/ At night. n/ Today. o/ Now. p/ She is here. q/ Mind the step. r/ Enjoy the music. s/ Dont be late. t/ Come to my place, please. |
Read the questions with the intonation appropriate for each question type.
a/ - Is his childs eye-sight as poor as his own?
- How can you tell that the Queen is in the palace?
- When you dont understand something, do you ask your teacher to explain it to you or do you do your best to find it out yourself?
- Timothy believes in UFOs and ghosts, doesnt he?
b/ - Do you know the story about Robin Hood, a hero of English ballads?
- How many people come to the museum every day?
- Does he really play the guitar or is it only a joke?
- Theyve got a rich collection of paintings started by their great-grandfather, havent they?
c/ - Can you tell me the latest news?
- How long do you plan to stay in this job?
- Do you usually have a light or a heavy breakfast?
- Peter and Mary work with Toms group in the laboratory as a rule, dont they?
d/ - Can you touch your nose with your left hand and pull your left ear with your
right hand at the same time?
- Why are you so upset about the whole thing?
- Do you want to buy a bicycle or a pair of roller-skates as a present for your son?
- For all I know there isnt a nursery I your house, is there?
e/ - Does it mean that you refuse to take part in the play?
- How long does it take you to accomplish this kind of work?
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- Does he prefer to stay in a hotel or with his friends?
- Bill lets you drive his car sometimes, doesnt he?
f/ - Shall I telephone John and tell him about the incident right now?
- Why must you stay at home while everyone else is going out?
- Does she stay in town or does she go to the country for her weekends?
- It often rains in this part of the country in winter, doesnt it?
g/ - Do you invite your friends to your birthday parties every year?
- How much time a day do you spend with your children?
- Does Mr. Nimble usually travel by train or by plane?
- You arent afraid to stay in a dark room, are you?
h/ - Do you do anything to develop your memory?
- When do you hope to finish your research on wild flowers?
- Is Rio de Janeiro the capital of Brazil or of Argentina?
- Peter isnt as good at physics as he is at literature, is he?
i/ - Are there any facts that can prove your supposition?
- What interests you most of all in Russian history, Mr. Black?
- Is your brother the tall boy with black hair or the short one with red hair and freckles?
- Madonna isnt as popular as Britney Spears, is she?
j/ - Do Japanese children have as much time to play as children in other countries
do?
- Who takes care of your garden while you are away?
- Do you prefer to spend the evening in the company of your friends or at home with your television?
- You havent got any problems or serious disagreements with your parents, have you?