EXERCISES
1. Listen carefully to the following conversational situations. Concentrate your attention on the intonation of the replies:
Verbal Context
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Drill
Statements
(sounding apologetic, appreciative, grateful, regretful, sympathetic, persuasively reassuring, pleading, plaintive)
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Don't you like it?
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I don't, frankly.
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Any news of Tim?
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He's coming home soon.
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Haven't you finished it yet?
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I've only just begun it, as a matter of fact.
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It looks like rain, I'm afraid.
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Perhaps it would be better to stay at home in that case.
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I've had it six years now.
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You'll be buying a new one soon, I imagine.
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Whyever bring a mac?
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It was raining when I left this morning.
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I thought of going for a stroll.
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I'll come too, if I may.
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It was quite an accident
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But I told you not to touch it.
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So it was you who borrowed my spade.
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I do hope you didn't mind.
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He's accepted your offer.
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I didn't dream he'd take me seriously.
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It's a wonderful photo.
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I knew you'd like it.
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Help? Certainly.
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I was sure I could count on you.
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But why didn't you tell me?
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So sorry.
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I thought you ought to know.
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Thank you for telling me, I do appreciate it.
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I really must go now.
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I do hope you have a comfortable journey.
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It's all so discouraging.
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I know exactly how you feel.
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Sorry I haven't returned it yet.
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That's quite all right. I'm in no particular hurry for it.
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I've already been waiting a year.
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Then surely a few more days won't make much difference.
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It's an absolute scandal.
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There's no need to get so worked up about it.
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I do wish he'd mind his own business.
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But he was only trying to be helpful.
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What's happened to Jack?
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It's always the same. He's hardly ever on time.
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I'm afraid he failed his exam.
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I'm not at all surprised. He did absolutely no work for it.
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Special questions
(sounding plaintive, pleading, weary, despairing, arm,sympathetic)
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It was my treat.
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How much was it?
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How big did you say it was?
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Oh, why don't you listen, Charley?
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Three thousand he paid for it.
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When will the poor fool learn wit?
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Did you call, Frank?
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Yes, what's the time please?
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I have to go out now.
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When will you be back, d'you think?
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General questions
(sounding plaintive, pleading, sometimes impatient)
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Perhaps I could help.
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Do you think you соuld?
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Come and have a game, Phil.
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Will you stop bothering me? Can't you see I'm busy?
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May I have another bun?
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D'you really think you can eat it?
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Imperatives
(sounding plaintive, pleading, reproachful)
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I'm afraid I've lost it.
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Never mind.
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Quickly.
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Wait a minute.
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What's all the knocking 'about?
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Oh, don't just sit there. Open the door.
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What's upsetting you?
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Do shut the door. There's such a draught.
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I really must go.
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Please stay a little longer.
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I'd willingly fetch some more.
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Please don't bother on my account.
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Whatever shall I do?
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Carry on as usual, if you can.
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When shall I start?
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Start right away, if that's convenient for you.
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Exclamations
(warm, sympathetic, encouraging, plaintive, puzzled, surprised)
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I've invited him for tea.
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Jolly good! Good show!
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That's the second time he's failed.
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Poor old Peter!
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I thought I asked you to make up the fire.
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All right!
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And we'll have a new carpet.
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Just a second! (Where's the money coming from?)
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Here I am at last.
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Hullo, Stephen! (It is good to see you.)
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2. listen to the replies and repeat them in the intervals. Start the fall high enough.
3. Listen to the Verbal Context and reply to it in the intervals.
4. In order to fix the intonation pattern in your mind, ear and speech habits, pronounce each reply several times until it sounds perfectly natural to you.
5. Listen to a fellow-student reading the replies, point out his errors in pronunciation.
6. Use the Fall + Rise in the replies. Say what attitude you mean to render
Verbal Context
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Drill
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How's your mother getting on?
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She's off to the Crimea in a week.
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And when do we start?
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At nine in the morning, imagine.
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Whose plan is it then?
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It's Fred's, 1 suppose.
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But you said he lived in St. Petersburg.
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So he did, the last time I heard from him.
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Oughtn't she to tell father?
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She did, apparently.
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You're going out in the rain?
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Yes. I like walking in such weather.
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What's the film like?
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It's not bad, actually.
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I wonder where the children are.
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Oh, there they are.
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I thought you finished your.-work at five.
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So I do, usually.
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I'm a student of the University now.
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I'd love to study at the University.
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Oh, why are you late?
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I'm awfully sorry. It was not my fault.
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(Can I borrow your umbrella?)
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I seem to have lost mine.
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She got the leading part in the new play.
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I didn't know she was such a good actress.
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It's a wonderful picture!
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I knew you'd like it.
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I missed you so much.
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You can't imagine how glad I'm to see you.
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My mother is dangerously ill, Jane.
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You have all my sympathy. Sorry, I can't come and help you, dear.
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I feel so miserable, mother.
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What's the matter, dearest?
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No, you mustn't go to the cinema today.
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But I've only been there once this week.
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I think, I'll never be happy again.
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Oh, you'll soon get over it.
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I tell you, I won't do it.
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Why are you always so obstinate?
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You must follow her advice.
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Must I always do as she says?
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I'm going to get up.
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Now, don't be so silly. (You'll catch another cold.)
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Mummy, I'm bored, come and play with me.
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When are you going to stop bothering me?
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You must bring the book at once.
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Would you mind waiting until evening?
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I must go now.
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Good night, Jane!
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Oh dear, oh dear! What shall 1 do?
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Do stop crying! What's the matter?
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May I come and see you on Monday?
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Do you really think you can come?
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(Come, Margaret. It is too late.)
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I insist on going home immediately.
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(Here you are at last.)
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I am happy to see you.
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I think I'll never do it.
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Oh, don't say that!
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Mother, I've lost your gloves.
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I told you not to take them.
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But I can't speak English.
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Yes, you can.
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Do you really want him to come?
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I wish he would.
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Are you ready, Bill?
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No, I can't work it out for myself.
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No, no, I shall never do it
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Now, do be reasonable.
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Do you write poetry?
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I do, occasionally.
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Would you like to hear one of my records?
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(Oh, I'd love to.) I adore music.
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How are you, Mrs. Nelson?
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Very well indeed, thank you.
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Do you' have milk in your tea, Tony?
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Yes, please.
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How is your daughter, Mrs. Smith?
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She is staying with my mother for a few days.
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What's her name?
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That's the third time you've asked me that.
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She's failed the second time today.
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What a disappointment for her!
| 7. Say the following sentences with a) the High Fall + the Low Rise; b) the Descending Head + the Low Rise. Observe the difference in attitudes:
Verbal Context
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Drill
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I love marmalade!
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Don't eat it all at once.
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I must be off now. Good-bye!
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Let me see you again tomorrow.
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Would you like a cup of tea?
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Yes, please.
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Here I am, Mother.
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Where have you been all this time?
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Why don't you join our golf club?
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I think I shall one of these days.
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He has been away for two hours.
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Don't worry. It's not too late.
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(Look! Everything is white!)
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I thought it was going to snow.
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(Cheer up!)
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I do hope you'll pass your exam.
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He said he forgot to ring you up.
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Was that the real reason?
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Your son was late for the first lesson today.
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I was afraid he might be late.
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(Oh, stop bothering me, child.)
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Can't you see I'm tired?
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Will you post this letter for me?
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All right.
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Good morning, David.
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Hullo there.
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I thought 1 asked you to go to the dean's office.
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All right. Just a minute.
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