In pairs, say which of these things you can do.
Type speak Chinese/German/French etc. play chess
play tennis/football, etc. play the guitar/piano, etc.
drive ride a bicycle ride a horse ski cook
(think of other things too)
Say [ə] in weak forms and unstressed syllables.
2. Say the words with the sound [ə] marked in italics. Practice the conversation.
A: What shall we have for supper?
B: Wouldyou likebacon and eggs?
A: No, not bacon and eggs tonight. What else have we got?
B: There are some potatoes, and lots of tomatoes. We could have baked potatoes, and a tomato salad.
A: I had a baked potato yesterday.
B: Well then, you can buy some fish and chips, from the shop at the end of the road.
A: OK. Shall we have a bottle of wine?
B: No, just a jug of water.
3.
A: My sister is coming to see me tomorrow. I’d like to take her to the theatre. I wonder what’s on.
B: Look in the newspapers. In the section called Entertainments.
A: Oh, yes. Look, at the Players Theatre. There’s a comedy, with Amanda Morgan, and Michael Allen.
B: I’ve heard of Amanda Morgan, but who’s Michael Allen?
A: He was in that television series about a hospital. He played the doctor who came from Canada.
B: Oh yes, I remember. Tomorrow is a good night to go to the theatre. On Mondays, you can get two seats for the price of one.
A: That’s good. Usually, when I go to the theatre, I sit at the back. It’s not as comfortable, but it’s cheaper. But tomorrow we can afford better seats, at the front.
UNIT 32
[eɪ]
Practice this conversation at a newsagent's.
CUSTOMER: Hello. My name is Jameson. I live at 28, Daisy Way. We have our newspapers delivered.
NEWSAGENT: Yes sir. How can I help you?
CUSTOMER: This week, the papers have been late every day. And on Wednesday, we didn't get any papers at all.
NEWSAGENT: Which papers do you have?
CUSTOMER: The Daily Telegraph and the Daily Mail.
NEWSAGENT: Oh yes. I can explain. The Daily Mail came late. There was a breakdown at the printers. And The Daily Telegraph is on the strike.
CUSTOMER: That's very strange. Well, can I take the Daily Mail now?
NEWSAGENT: I'm afraid we're still waiting for it.
CUSTOMER: Will you send it when it arrives?
NEWSAGENT: Yes, I'll send it straight away.
[eə] and [eɪ]
Practice the conversation.
A: I've brought my car in for repair.
B: OK, leave it here, and we'll take care of it. What's the trouble?
A: There are various things. Some are serious, some are not serious. The gear box is really bad. It won't go into top gear.
B: Yes, that does sound serious.
A: The steering wheel is stiff. And the radio aerial doesn't work.
B: You may need a new aerial. They wear out quickly.
A: But it only three years old.
B: You can't get spare parts. So if one part wears out, you have to have a new aerial.
A: I see. And would you repair the spare wheel? The air comes out.
Say and notice the falling intonation of these WH-questions. Then ask and answer the questions.
Which four things in the car need repairing?
What is the problem with each thing?
Which do you think is most serious?
Which is least serious?
UNIT 33
[s] - [z]
For each sentence write the word you hear.
1) We're hoping for peace/peas.
2) The price/prize was wonderful.
3) It was full of lice/lies.
4) Be careful, don't sip/zip it too fast.
5) She heard a bus/buzz.
6) He only has a few pence/pens left.
Practice this weather forecast.
Temperatures are expected to fall to minus six degrees in the south. Northern areas will have severe frost, with snow on the hills. It may also snow near the south cost. Roads will be icy - drive slowly, and don't get too close to the other cars. Watch out for patches of freezing fog. Don't drive too fast - it's dangerous in these conditions.
Say [z] in the middle and at the end of words.
3. Say these pairs of words with [z].
| easy ease fuzzy fuzz | Isaac eyes fizzy fizz | rising rise freezer freeze | Caesar seize lazy laze | razor raise crazy craze |
Say these clues. Match them with words from 3.
It's used for shaving.
The sun does it in the east.
Used for seeing.
Julius was a famous one.
Doesn't like hard work.
Turn water into ice.
The opposite of 'release'.
The opposite of 'sane'.
The opposite of 'difficult'.
Practice.
Advice for gardeners
This season, I advise you to do two easy things: use your eyes, and go down on your knees! First, use your eyes: look at weather conditions. Clear skies often bring freezing winds. Cover your plants, or you will lose them. Second, go down on your knees, so you can really see your plants. See if there are signs of disease on the leaves. If there are, remove the diseased ones.
UNIT 34
[s] - [ʃ]
Practice.
FASHON for MEN ELECTRICITY SHOWROOM
SHORES SHOE SHOP SEAFOOD RESTAURANT SHEPHELDS BOOKSHOP
SUNSHINE GROCERY STORE SOFT FURNISHING and BEDDING Co.