TONE GROUP 5.
THE SWITCHBACK (THE FALL-RISE).
Tune 1 Fall-Rise + Tail of one syllable
I thought they all took one. Ann did. (But the others did nt).
His names John. Harry.
Hes never been late. Never? (Are you sure?)
Which ones mine? Which one? (That blue one, surely).
Thats yours, over there. Which one? (Not that blue horror?)
Is it difficult? Is it? (Not half).
Its tomorrow he leaves. Is it? (Are you sure?)
Ill dump the suitcases here. Gently. (Theyre not made of iron).
Ive found a four leaved clover. Show me.
Tune 2 Fall-Rise + Tail of more than one syllable
Have you finished? Practically.
I didnt say you were wrong. You didnt. Tom did though.
Jack was first. George, you mean.
Shes only twenty-seven. Twenty-seven? (Thirty-seven, more likely).
They said they sent it last Monday. When did they say they sent it? (Last Monday?)
He couldnt help them. Couldnt he? (Why ever not?)
I feel I could scream. Steady, there.
I hope I dont break anything. Try not to.
Tune 3 Fall-Rise only.
You wont tell him, will you? No. (But very reluctantly).
Its black. White.
Theyre very nice. Nice? (Youre joking).
Hes arriving at Dover. Where? (Dont you mean Newhaven?)
Whats up, Tom? Mind. (Theres a step here).
Tune 4 Low Pre-head + Fall-Rise (+ Tail)
Is it going to keep fine? I think so. (But Im not certain).
Is he tall and dark? Well, hes tall. (But I shouldnt call him dark).
It didnt take you long. It did, you know.
Should I or shouldnt I play? Youd enjoy the game.
Ring me tomorrow afteernoon. Tomorrow afteernoon? (Why tomorrow?)
Why wouldnt he buy it? Why wouldnt he? (No money!)
Were you surprised? Was I surprised? (Not half).
Ill give it to you. Dyou mean that.
May I just finish my letter? Be quick, then.
May I hold it for a minute? Well, be careful with it.
Tune 5 Low Pre-head + Falling Head + Fall-Rise (+ Tail)
Dyou smoke? I do sometimes. But never before lunch.
But I thought you didnt take sugar. I dont take it in coffee.
You will play, wont you? Id rather not.
We got here about midnight. It was earlier than that.
I need two hundred pounds. Two hundred pounds? (But thats a small fortune!)
Where did you meet him? Where did I meet him? (Where dyou think?)
Are you sure? Am I sure? (Im absolutely positive).
Shes an absolute failure. Now be fair.
Im sorry. Well say it as if you meant it.
Why not take up squash? No fear! (Much too energetic).
TONE GROUP 6
THE LONG JUMP
Tune 1 (Low Pre-head)+Rising Head+High Fall+(Tail)
May likes it. Yes, but I dont.
Im not going to help. No one asked you to.
When does he get here? Ive just this minute told you.
At a quarter past six.
What on earths happened to Marjorie. I cant understand it.
She should have been here ages ago.
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How many days in a year? Three hundred and sixty-five, you idiot.
You ought to have told me at once. I didnt realize it was that important.
He swears he didnt know. Thats downright nonsense.
I distinctly remember telling him myself.
You mustnt mention it. Why not?
Youll have to apologise. What do you mean? Why on earth should I?
We ought to buy a couple. Wheres the money coming from?
I know I brought a knife. But where in the world have you put it?
I was too late. Theyd sold it. Why ever didnt you buy it when you had the chance?
But Johns refused. Does that matter?
Its always possible. Is it likely, though?
Fancy Jack leaving! Wasnt it extraordinary?
I doubt whether Davidll subscribe. Is it fair to expect him to?
Youre not very good at it, are you? Have I ever pretended otherwise?
Tens not enough. Take twenty then.
My feet hurt. Well take your shoes off.
I dont want to go alone. Come along with us then.
This rooms freezing, isnt it? Well go downstairs where its a bit warmer.
But Ive lost my invitation. Then write and ask them to send you another.
Nobody turned up. How strange.
But you said I could have it. Not at all!
Look. It works. Well I never! How extraordinary!
What was the show like? Very good indeed!
But I really wanted them. What a pity you didnt say so sooner!
Tone Group 7.
The High Bounce
Tune 1 (High Rise /+ Tail)
It's snowing. Much?
I've just seen-the Edwards girl. Joan Edwards?
Can I borrow some matches? Matches? (By all means)
Ive got to go to Leeds. Youve got to go?
That was Arthur Thompson. What was his name?
(I didnt quite catch it.)
Where are you staying? Where? (At the Grand!)
How did he find out? How did he find out?
(Through Max I imagine.)
Can you make me one? Make you one? (with pleasure)
Wasn't it stupid? Was it so stupid, I wonder?
What lovely cherries! Want some?
I like Barbara. Do you?
Buy me a couple. Buy you a couple? (certainly)
Tune 2 Low Pre-Head+High Rise+Tail
Pass me the paper. The Times dyou mean?
Has Michael arrived yet? You were expecting him?
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I shall send it off tomorrow afternoon. Tomorrow afternoon?
It's four hundred feet tall. Its how tall?
I told him about your success. About my what?
Would you like one? Would I like one? (Id love one!)
How d'you like my song? Dyou always sing as flat as that?
Take them away. Take both of them away?
Fantastic! Fantastic? What fantastic about it?
Tune 3 Low Pre-Head+High Head+High Rise+(Tail)
Why not ask Jenny? You think she might agree?
It isn't fair. Not fair?/why not?
I'd like two dozen. Two dozen sir? /certainly/
How many children has he got? How many? /six, I believe/
What would you recommend? What would I recommend?/The steak I think
I waited here two solid hours. You waited there how long?
Won't your wife be rather cross? Won't she be cross with me, d'you mean?
Anybody want a lift? Are you going near Charing Cross,
by any chance?
Tell me the time, please. Tell you the time? / Ten past six/
Leave the key with Mrs. Atkins. Leave it with Mrs Joyce Atkins?
The silly young fool! Silly young fool? /Who? John?
Tone Group 8.
The Jackknife (Rise Fall).
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Tune 1 Rise Fall + Tail
Can you see? Perfectly.
As he as tall as his father? Taller even.
I was very cross with him. Naturally. Anyone would be.
Surely one of these screws will fit. Which of them, though?
He shot an elephant. Did he now?
I hate it. But what can I do? Tell them you hate it.
Did you finish that job? Heavens, yes! Ages ago!
Tune 2 Rise Fall only
Did you see any lions? Lots.
Have you any doubts about it? None. (None whatsoever).
Is it cheaper by coach? Much.
You pay for it. How?
What ought I to do? Go.
Johns got it now. Oh! (Thats different).
Tune 3 Low Pre-Head + Rise Fall (+ Tail)
Can you manage it alone? Im sure I can.
I thought you didnt like spinach. On the contrary. I love it.
Why should you do the donkey work? Who else is there to do it?
Ill make it soon. I promise. Yes, but how soon?
You ought to apologise. Oh ought I, indeed?
Everythings so dear. Arent potatoes a price!
Nobody seems at all keen. Well give up the idea.
The petrol tank was empty. No wonder the car wouldnt start!
Tune 4
Low Pre-Head + High Head + Rise Fall (+ Tail)
Is he getting fatter? Getting fatter! (Hes huge!)
Did you save time? I was able to do it in half the time.
Why didnt you call for me? We thought youd already gone.
I was absolutely livid. I dont blame you.
Its enough to make a saint angry.
Ive had this pain for days. Why dont you do something about it?
I dont think Bill knows. Why not write and warn him then?
You seem very happy about smth, John. Wouldnt you be happy? (Ive just won
a hundred pounds).
Should we go on? Is there really much point in it?
Which one shall I buy? Please yourself.
Its not much of a cut. Then dont make so much fuss about it.
Thank you very much. Not at all. Thank you.
