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b) Listen to the replies, repeat them in the intervals. Pronounce the stressed syllable on the low level. Unstressed or partially stressed syllables in the tail should rise to the medium level or even higher. c) Listen to the verbal context and reply in the interval. LOW PREHEAD + LOW RISE (+ TAIL)
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Per / haps. I / think so. 3. a)* Listen carefully to the following conversational situations. Concentrate your attention on the intonation of the replies: Verbal Context Drill S t a t e m e n t s
(not categoric, nonfinal, encouraging further conversation, reserving judgement)
How about asking Max to join us?
He ought to be able to get
away.
Can you turn up at nine on
As a rule I can.
Tuesday?
D’you think the proposal is
On the whole it’s quite
reasonable?
fair.
Martin says the answer’s six.
I suppose that’s the right
answer.
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I m p e r a t i v e s
(calmly warning, exhortative)
(Response to a knock at the door.)
Come in.
(Teacher to student practising Again.
pronunciation.)
(Doctor to patient.)
Relax.
E x c l a m a t i o n s
(reserving judgement, expressing calm, casual acknowledgment)
Is it really yours?
Of course!
Shall we meet at ten?
All right!
Good morning, sir!
Good morning!
I’ll bring it tomorrow.
Many thanks!
b) Listen to the replies and repeat them in the intervals. Pronounce unstressed syllables in the prehead as low as possible. Then raise your voice from the low level. c) Listen to the verbal context and reply in the
