- •Isbn 978‐5‐8429‐0533‐1
- •Практическая фонетика английского языка
- •Contents
- •1St year revision
- •Direct address
- •Complex sentences
- •Direct speech
- •Apposition
- •Parenthesis
- •Enumeration
- •Adverbial modifier
- •Exclamations
- •Prepositions
- •Compound sentences
- •Compound verbs
- •14. Alternative questions
- •15. Disjunctive questions
- •Intonation Patterns
- •Read the following dialogues. Express the suggested attitudes.
- •Make up a conversation using the following phrases.
- •Mark the intonation, draw the staves and transcribe the following sentences, dividing into rhythm groups.
- •4. Mark the intonation in the following text and read it.
- •Listen and take b’s part in this conversation. Use a falling tone in each case to show that you agree or have understood.
- •Listen to the conversation again. Say a’s part aloud, using a rising tone on each final phrase to check that b understands.
- •Listen to the conversation. Indicate falling, rising or fall-rising tones on the words in bold. Say the b’s part aloud, using the same tones.
- •Listen to this conversation and notice how the woman verbally encourages the man to keep talking.
- •Listen to the recording, fill in the gaps. Read the text ‘Windsor Castle Tourist Guide’
- •Informational style
- •Informational narrative read aloud
- •May Week in Cambridge
- •Listen, indicate intonation and read the news.
- •Practice reading the following news items.
- •Listen and repeat the French words in coloumn a. Then try to match them with the brief definition in coloumn b. Use the example sentences below the table.
- •Listen to a person speaking about the weather in Montana (in the usa). Write what the person says, but miss out the ‘throw away’ words.
- •Listen to four people. Write their favourite ‘throw away’ words.
- •Underline the ‘throw away’ words in the text. Read the text aloud, saying the underlined expressions fast and in a low voice. Record yourself.
- •Listen to these sentences. Underline ‘throw away’ words.
- •Fill the gaps with the words well or anyway. Then listen and check.
- •Introducing the speaker
- •Prepare to deliver a speech for the situations below. These situations are only described in outline. Use your imagination to supply any details you need.
- •Listen to the presentation, indicate intonation, read the text. Prepare to deliver a presentation of your own.
- •You will hear a woman telling an anecdote. As you listen, notice
- •Use these outlines to tell the anecdotes.
- •Intonation etc.
- •Read the text.
- •Prepare Round-Table-Talk. Chose a role, build up arguments, participate in the discussion.
- •Intonation etc.
- •The chaos
- •Appendix 1
- •Appendix 2 English Vowels
- •Types of reading English vowels
- •English Consonants
- •Номинации
- •Prominent function words
- •Variant 1
- •Variant 2
- •Variant 3
- •Variant 4
- •Variant 5
- •Variant 6
- •Variant 7
- •Variant 8
Appendix 1
Additional exercises
Put intonation marks, notate; transcribe, dividing into rhythm groups; define the attitude conveyed.
I haven’t seen her since Sunday.
(Low Pre-Head) + Falling Head + Low Fall + (Tail)
I stayed in bed until nearly lunch time.
(Low Pre-Head) + Stepping Head + Low Fall + (Tail)
Who is coming to tea, then.
(Low Pre-Head) + High Level Head + Low Fall + (Tail)
It took you four hours to do what?
(Low Pre-Head) + Falling Head + Low Rise + (Tail)
Pleasant and interesting journey!
(Low Pre-Head) + Stepping Head + Low Rise + (Tail)
Who does she want to speak to?
(Low Pre-Head) + High Level Head + Low Rise + (Tail)
The doctor says she must stay in bed for two or three days.
(Use Accidental Rise on the word in bold type)
Is the furniture in his house modern or old?
That doesn’t matter, does it?
Generally, I come home early.
You couldn’t help it.
(Low Pre-Head) + Fall-Rise + (Tail)
When he comes, ask him to wait.
I’m going to leave it to Robert, after all.
Children, look at the blackboard.
Good morning, Mrs Wood.
He said: “The film was excellent.”
“I’m not ready”, he said.
The maid brings a pot of tea, cups, a jug of milk and sugar on the trolley.
About a thousand pounds.
(Low Pre-Head) + Low Level Head + Low Rise + (Tail)
But do you think it’s likely.
(Low Pre-Head) + Rising Head + High Fall + (Tail)
Tom has passed his exam.
(Low Pre-Head) + Falling Head + High Fall + (Tail)
Put intonation marks, notate; transcribe, dividing into rhythm groups; define the attitude conveyed.
Take the cups into the kitchen.
(Low Pre-Head) + Falling Head + Low Fall + (Tail)
We haven’t heard from him for ages.
(Low Pre-Head) + Stepping Head + Low Fall + (Tail)
Ten minutes to nine.
(Low Pre-Head) + High Level Head + Low Fall + (Tail)
It doesn’t matter all that much.
(Low Pre-Head) + Falling Head + Low Rise + (Tail)
I rally must be off.
(Low Pre-Head) + Stepping Head + Low Rise + (Tail)
Sorry you’ve been troubled.
(Low Pre-Head) + High Level Head + Low Rise + (Tail)
I suppose it couldn’t possibly happen again.
(Use Accidental Rise on the word in bold type)
Is it a large house or a small one?
Very cold, wasn’t it?
On Sunday, we’ll be at home.
I knew you’d like it.
(Low Pre-Head) + Fall-Rise + (Tail)
When the suit is ready, I’ll pay for it.
So you didn’t have any rest, in fact.
Mary, it’s time to get up.
That’s all right, darling.
He said: “Look at the picture.”
“Do you think that’s fair?” she asked.
She put the right number of knives, folks, spoons and glasses for each person.
I hope you had a good game.
(Low Pre-Head) + Low Level Head + Low Rise + (Tail)
I’m terribly hard up!
(Low Pre-Head) + Rising Head + High Fall + (Tail)
Thank you for all you’ve done.
(Low Pre-Head) + Falling Head + High Fall + (Tail)
Put intonation marks, notate; transcribe, dividing into rhythm groups; define the attitude conveyed.
Fancy such a day in July.
(Low Pre-Head) + Falling Head + Low Fall + (Tail)
What’s the price of a single ticket?
(Low Pre-Head) + Stepping Head + Low Fall + (Tail)
Whenever you invite me.
(Low Pre-Head) + High Level Head + Low Fall + (Tail)
Perhaps we’ll go to a restaurant.
(Low Pre-Head) + Falling Head + Low Rise + (Tail)
Don’t let me detain you, then
(Low Pre-Head) + Stepping Head + Low Rise + (Tail)
Since you insist.
(Low Pre-Head) + High Level Head + Low Rise + (Tail)
We hope to move into our new house this month.
(Use Accidental Rise on the word in bold type)
Do you prefer tea or coffee?
It’s very difficult, isn’t it?
To tell you the truth, I love it.
I’m awfully sorry.
(Low Pre-Head) + Fall-Rise + (Tail)
If I want to know the time, I look at my watch.
We shall go to the sea, I expect.
Mother, may I go and play football now?
You’re wrong, Jim.
He asked: “What can I do for you?”
“I like your house very much”, he said.
There’s a hair-brush, a comb, a hand-mirror and a powder-box on the dressing table.
Let’s talk to him on the phone.
(Low Pre-Head) + Low Level Head + Low Rise + (Tail)
What an extraordinary thing.
(Low Pre-Head) + Rising Head + High Fall + (Tail)
And where did you go, I wonder.
(Low Pre-Head) + Falling Head + High Fall + (Tail)
Put intonation marks, notate; transcribe, dividing into rhythm groups; define the attitude conveyed.
Soon after half past five.
(Low Pre-Head) + Falling Head + Low Fall + (Tail)
For heaven’s sake why not?
(Low Pre-Head) + Stepping Head + Low Fall + (Tail)
More than we can now afford.
(Low Pre-Head) + High Level Head + Low Fall + (Tail)
Where do you intend to keep the animal?
(Low Pre-Head) + Falling Head + Low Rise + (Tail)
I’m going to do some shopping.
(Low Pre-Head) + Stepping Head + Low Rise + (Tail)
So that he won’t forget.
(Low Pre-Head) + High Level Head + Low Rise + (Tail)
You haven’t given me an explanation of your strange behaviour.
(Use Accidental Rise on the word in bold type)
Will you have clear soup or cabbage soup?
There’re so friendly, aren’t they?
Frankly, I don’t know.
He won’t know what’s happened.
(Low Pre-Head) + Fall-Rise + (Tail)
If you want to have a rest, go to the country.
I have rather small feet, as you see.
Mother, can I have an ice-cream?
Don’t worry, Mike.
He said: “We really must be going now.”
“It’s rather expensive”, she remarked.
On the sideboard they have a bowl of fruit: apples, pears, plums, cherries, grapes and oranges.
Don’t take any notice of her.
(Low Pre-Head) + Low Level Head + Low Rise + (Tail)
It’s nothing less than a masterpiece.
(Low Pre-Head) + Rising Head + High Fall + (Tail)
Well if it isn’t my old friend Tom!
(Low Pre-Head) + Falling Head + High Fall + (Tail)
Put intonation marks, notate; transcribe, dividing into rhythm groups; define the attitude conveyed.
As soon as the weather improves.
(Low Pre-Head) + Falling Head + Low Fall + (Tail)
Don’t put them all on my table.
(Low Pre-Head) + Stepping Head + Low Fall + (Tail)
I was talking to him yesterday.
(Low Pre-Head) + High Level Head + Low Fall + (Tail)
Is your brother-in-law a doctor?
(Low Pre-Head) + Falling Head + Low Rise + (Tail)
Have you any letters you’d like me to post?
(Low Pre-Head) + Stepping Head + Low Rise + (Tail)
I beg your pardon.
(Low Pre-Head) + High Level Head + Low Rise + (Tail)
The scientist is known all over the world.
(Use Accidental Rise on the word in bold type)
Do you usually sit up late or go to bed early?
Lovely party, isn’t it?
In front of the house we have a small garden.
That wasn’t my fault.
(Low Pre-Head) + Fall-Rise + (Tail)
In fact, it’s the worst year we’ve had.
The further away the better, I would say.
Eddy, why didn’t you phone me?
Now, Mike, do it yourself.
He said: “I hope you don’t mind.”
“I’ve enjoyed that wonderful play!” she exclaimed.
There’s also pepper and salt, oil and vinegar and mustard.
Don’t be so silly.
(Low Pre-Head) + Low Level Head + Low Rise + (Tail)
I was rather taken with it.
(Low Pre-Head) + Rising Head + High Fall + (Tail)
Would you believe it?
(Low Pre-Head) + Falling Head + High Fall + (Tail)
Put intonation marks, notate; transcribe, dividing into rhythm groups; define the attitude conveyed.
It’s so very nice to see you, Harry!
(Low Pre-Head) + Falling Head + Low Fall + (Tail)
Have you any news of Malcolm?
(Low Pre-Head) + Stepping Head + Low Fall + (Tail)
Every chance I get.
(Low Pre-Head) + High Level Head + Low Fall + (Tail)
What time are you leaving?
(Low Pre-Head) + Falling Head + Low Rise + (Tail)
Terribly sorry for giving you all that trouble.
(Low Pre-Head) + Stepping Head + Low Rise + (Tail)
Read the first paragraph.
(Low Pre-Head) + High Level Head + Low Rise + (Tail)
I’m reading the most interesting book by a new writer just now.
(Use Accidental Rise on the word in bold type)
Did you lay the table for 6 or for 12 persons?
Marvellous ski-jumper, isn’t she?
However, it really doesn’t seem to matter very much.
The colour is all right.
(Low Pre-Head) + Fall-Rise + (Tail)
If you’re interested in churches, you should go to Westminster Abbey.
It was a translated version, I’m sure.
Ann, at what shop did you buy this hat?
Glad to see you, Arthur.
He said: “You look tired.”
“It’s the best you can do”, she exclaimed.
In all large towns there are plenty of restaurants, cafes, tea-rooms and inns.
Who on earth told him to come?
(Low Pre-Head) + Low Level Head + Low Rise + (Tail)
Would you believe it?
(Low Pre-Head) + Rising Head + High Fall + (Tail)
Couldn’t we ring him up, then?
(Low Pre-Head) + Falling Head + High Fall + (Tail)
Put intonation marks, notate; transcribe, dividing into rhythm groups; define the attitude conveyed.
Soon after half past five.
(Low Pre-Head) + Falling Head + Low Fall + (Tail)
When does the next train for Prague leave?
(Low Pre-Head) + Stepping Head + Low Fall + (Tail)
I spent the whole day in the park.
(Low Pre-Head) + High Level Head + Low Fall + (Tail)
Put on your warm clothes.
(Low Pre-Head) + Falling Head + Low Rise + (Tail)
Have you learned this poem by heart?
(Low Pre-Head) + Stepping Head + Low Rise + (Tail)
Have a nice time.
(Low Pre-Head) + High Level Head + Low Rise + (Tail)
We went for a walk in the forest in spite of the rain.
(Use Accidental Rise on the word in bold type)
Will you have black or white coffee?
It’s very changeable, isn’t it?
Personally, I’m not fond of hiking.
The whole thing’s quite a mystery.
(Low Pre-Head) + Fall-Rise + (Tail)
If I were you, I should make up my mind beforehand.
He’s not good at languages, I suppose.
Madam, which is the biggest department in this town?
I’m so sorry, Arthur.
He said: “I don’t quite like opera.”
“It’s dry enough to sit on the grass”, she said.
The best seats at the theatres are those in the stalls, the circle, and the upper circle.
Who’s going to pay for it?
(Low Pre-Head) + Low Level Head + Low Rise + (Tail)
Can’t you give me more than one?
(Low Pre-Head) + Rising Head + High Fall + (Tail)
He said no such thing.
(Low Pre-Head) + Falling Head + High Fall + (Tail)
Put intonation marks, notate; transcribe, dividing into rhythm groups; define the attitude conveyed.
When are you going to visit your parents?
(Low Pre-Head) + Falling Head + Low Fall + (Tail)
I firmly believe you’ll be better off without him.
(Low Pre-Head) + Stepping Head + Low Fall + (Tail)
Many happy returns!
(Low Pre-Head) + High Level Head + Low Fall + (Tail)
Very well done!
(Low Pre-Head) + Falling Head + Low Rise + (Tail)
I’ve told Andy about the meeting.
(Low Pre-Head) + Stepping Head + Low Rise + (Tail)
Open the window.
(Low Pre-Head) + High Level Head + Low Rise + (Tail)
Ann was wearing a charming blue hat.
(Use Accidental Rise on the word in bold type)
Will she go to the Caucasus or to the Crimea next summer?
You don’t speak Hungarian, do you?
Anyhow, things aren’t as bad as you imagine.
I’m glad to hear it.
(Low Pre-Head) + Fall-Rise + (Tail)
When he went to sea, he did not inform anyone of it.
It’s not forbidden, by the way.
Darling, don’t be angry with me?
Isn’t it a pretty thing, Nick?
They said: “Our seats were in the orchestra stalls.”
“It’s not possible”, was the opinion he offered.
At the theatre you can get the best of everything – an excellent orchestra, famous conductors and celebrated singers.
He doesn’t really mean it?
(Low Pre-Head) + Low Level Head + Low Rise + (Tail)
How did you manage to do that?
(Low Pre-Head) + Rising Head + High Fall + (Tail)
You’re looking very tired.
(Low Pre-Head) + Falling Head + High Fall + (Tail)