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 | Drill |
| How's your mother getting on? | She's off to the Crimea in a week. |
| And when do we start? | At nine in the morning, imagine. |
| Whose plan is it then? | It's Fred's, 1 suppose. |
| But you said he lived in St. Petersburg. | So he did, the last time I heard from him. |
| Oughtn't she to tell father? | She did, apparently. |
| You're going out in the rain? | Yes. I like walking in such weather. |
| What's the film like? | It's not bad, actually. |
| I wonder where the children are. | Oh, there they are. |
| I thought you finished your.-work at five. | So I do, usually. |
| I'm a student of the University now. | I'd love to study at the University. |
| Oh, why are you late? | I'm awfully sorry. It was not my fault. |
| (Can I borrow your umbrella?) | I seem to have lost mine. |
| She got the leading part in the new play. | I didn't know she was such a good actress. |
| It's a wonderful picture! | I knew you'd like it. |
| I missed you so much. | You can't imagine how glad I'm to see you. |
| My mother is dangerously ill, Jane. | You have all my sympathy. Sorry, I can't come and help you, dear. |
| I feel so miserable, mother. | What's the matter, dearest? |
| No, you mustn't go to the cinema today. | But I've only been there once this week. |
| I think, I'll never be happy again. | Oh, you'll soon get over it. |
| I tell you, I won't do it. | Why are you always so obstinate? |
| You must follow her advice. | Must I always do as she says? |
| I'm going to get up. | Now, don't be so silly. (You'll catch another cold.) |
| Mummy, I'm bored, come and play with me. | When are you going to stop bothering me? |
| You must bring the book at once. | Would you mind waiting until evening? |
| I must go now. | Good night, Jane! |
| Oh dear, oh dear! What shall 1 do? | Do stop crying! What's the matter? |
| May I come and see you on Monday? | Do you really think you can come? |
| (Come, Margaret. It is too late.) | I insist on going home immediately. |
| (Here you are at last.) | I am happy to see you. |
| I think I'll never do it. | Oh, don't say that! |
| Mother, I've lost your gloves. | I told you not to take them. |
| But I can't speak English. | Yes, you can. |
| Do you really want him to come? | I wish he would. |
| Are you ready, Bill? | No, I can't work it out for myself. |
| No, no, I shall never do it | Now, do be reasonable. |
| Do you write poetry? | I do, occasionally. |
| Would you like to hear one of my records? | (Oh, I'd love to.) I adore music. |
| How are you, Mrs. Nelson? | Very well indeed, thank you. |
| Do you' have milk in your tea, Tony? | Yes, please. |
| How is your daughter, Mrs. Smith? | She is staying with my mother for a few days. |
| What's her name? | That's the third time you've asked me that. |
| She's failed the second time today. | 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 | Drill |
| I love marmalade! | Don't eat it all at once. |
| I must be off now. Good-bye! | Let me see you again tomorrow. |
| Would you like a cup of tea? | Yes, please. |
| Here I am, Mother. | Where have you been all this time? |
| Why don't you join our golf club? | I think I shall one of these days. |
| He has been away for two hours. | Don't worry. It's not too late. |
| (Look! Everything is white!) | I thought it was going to snow. |
| (Cheer up!) | I do hope you'll pass your exam. |
| He said he forgot to ring you up. | Was that the real reason? |
| Your son was late for the first lesson today. | I was afraid he might be late. |
| (Oh, stop bothering me, child.) | Can't you see I'm tired? |
| Will you post this letter for me? | All right. |
| Good morning, David. | Hullo there. |
| I thought 1 asked you to go to the dean's office. | All right. Just a minute. |