Ex. 1 Practise saying times. Follow the model:

What does 15.15. mean? – ‘Quarter past three.

17.53 – seven minutes to six; 19.35 – twenty-five to eight; 13.03 – three minutes past one; 22.45 – quarter to eleven; 14.11 – eleven minutes past two; 18.55 – five to seven; 23.47 – thirteen minutes to midnight; 16.12 – twelve minutes past four; 21.40 – twenty to ten.

Now you say what these mean: 11.11; 23.45; 23.15; 23. 48; 2. 30; 4. 41; 4.40. 7.15;

5.05; 17.10; 8.13; 9.35; 18.10; 18.07; 18.38.

 

Ex. 2 Decide where the speakers would use High Wide Fall in these conversations, then practise reading them out with a partner.

Conversation 1

A: So, I hope you’re packed and ready to leave.

B: Yes, yes. I’m packed but not quite ready. I can’t find my passport.

A: Your passport? That’s the one thing you mustn’t leave behind.

B: I know. I haven’t lost it. I’ve packed it and I can’t remember which bag it’s in. Oh dear.

A: Well, you’ll have to find it at the airport. Come on.

 

Conversation 2

A: Come on. The taxi’s waiting.

B: Did you say taxi? I though we were going in your car.

A: Yes, well, I had planed to. But I’ll explain later. You’ve got to be there in an hour.

B: Not an hour. The plane doesn’t leave for two hours. Anyway, I’m ready now. We can go.

A: Now – you’re taking jut one case. Is that right?

B: No, there’s one in the hall as well.

A: Gosh! What a lot of stuff. You’re taking enough for a month, instead of a week.

B: Well, you can’t depend on the weather. It might be cold.

A: It’s never cold in Tenerife. Certainly not in May. Come on. We really must go.

 

Conversation 3

B: Right. We’re ready. We’ve got the bags. I’m sure there’s no need to rush.

A: There is. I asked the taxi driver to wait two minutes – not twenty.

B: Look, I’m supposed to be going away to relax. You’re making me nervous.

A: Well, I want you to relax on holiday. But you can’t relax yet.

B: OK, OK, I promise not to relax! AT least not until we get to the airport and I find my passport. Then there will be something else to worry about I suppose.

A: Maybe not for you. But I don’t know how I’m going to get back.

 

Ex. 3 For each of A’s utterances there are two responses for B. Choose the one which would be spoken with High Fall, and the other with Mid Fall. Read out both.

1 A: So, you couldn’t do it? 

B: a) No, even though I tried and tired.   b) Yes. I managed it in the end.

2 A: She’s made her decision yet?

B: a) No, she still doesn’t know what to do. b) Yes, she has.

3 A: I enjoy horror films. B: a) So do I. b) I hate them.

4 A: Do you remember – you ate oysters? 

B: a) I never eat oysters. b) Yes – I think I remember.

5 A: I think we should go by plane. 

B: a) We can’t. It’s too expensive. b) I think so too.

6 A: He believes he’ll make it.

B: a) He won’t. He’s too slow. b) Well, it’s quite possible.

7 A: Vicky was given the job.

B: a) Great! She deserves it. b) Yes, I’ve heard of it.

 

Ex. 4 Read out the mini-dialogues conveying the suggested attitude.

1 A: What are your plans for the holiday? – B: I haven’t made up my mind yet. (serious, neutral) 2 A: Why have you refused to come? – B: I was unwell (reserved). 3 A: Why was Jack reported to the police? – B: He stole a suitcase! (involved). 4 A: What do you think of my jacket? – B: It suits you perfectly! (enthusiastic) 5 A: I like that crystal bowl. – B: Which do you mean? (cool, phlegmatic) 6 A: That pen is useless. – B: Would you borrow mine? (friendly) 7 A: What shall I do about the letter? – B; Forget it! (strong, insistent) 8 A: Let’s meet another day. – B: Could I talk to you now? (strong, expecting confirmation) 9 A: When shall I come? – B: Come as soon as you can. (disinterested, cool) 10 A: It’ll take too much time. – B: Will you stick to the point? (insistent). 11 B: Have you met Bess lately? – B: Not since last Sunday. (weighty, serious). 12 A: The most common name in the world is Mohammed. – B: Where did you read that? (neutral) 13 A: What does it cost? – B: More than you think. (protesting, irritated). 14 A: How did you get to the office? – B: I walked. (reserved, calm)

Ex. 5 Show the movement of the voice graphically:

Low Fall only: Where?

Low Fall +tail: Yes, Mary.

Low prehead +Low Fall (+tail): He’s a teacher.

(Low Prehead+) High Head+ Low fall (+tail): How much does it cost? --More than you can afford.

(Low prehead+) Stepping head +Low Fall (+tail): Alice was beginning to get very tired.

(Low prehead+) High Fall) (+tail): Much too expensive.

Ex. 6 a) match the right verbal context with the answer; b) pronounce the drills with the tone variety proposed in the left column; c) choose the right epithet describing the way you sound.

Table 8

Scale + tone	How you sound	Statement	Special Question	General Question	Imperative	Exclamation
Verbal context: Whose book is this? Borrow someone’s dictionary. Shall we have another game? He’s just arrived. Will you send it to me? Pass me that box, Joan. How can i get in touch with Miles? I’ve lost my ball. Whose pen is this? You’ll find it in the drawer. It’s my book. I’m afraid I’ve got a cold. I hate cabbage. I shan’t be able to go. What do you think you are doing? He says it was your fault. Have you any news of Malcolm? I shan’t be able to go. How many pencils do you want? I’m going on a voyage round Europe. Who’s been eating my grapes? I mustn’t take them. They won’t help us. He doesn’t want to play. I’m most grateful to you.
Low Fall only	Final, categoric, calm, reserved, flat, serious, unemotional, unsurprised, considered, firm, suggesting irritation or impatience, businesslike, formal, weighty, conveying personal concern or involvement, lively, interested, conveying mildly surprised acceptance of the listener’s premises, expressing warmth,	Mine.	Whose?		Let’s.		Good! Fine!
Low Fall +tail		Gladly, madam.	Which box?		Phone him.		Pity!
Low prH +Low Fall (+tail)		It’s Patricia’s.	In which drawer?		Well, take it then.		No wonder.
(Low prH) High Head+ Low fall (+tail)		So does Peter.	Why ever not?		Mind your own business.		How ridiculous!
(Low prH+) Stepping head +Low Fall (+tail)		I haven’t heard from him for ages.	For heaven’s sake why not?		Buy me half a dozen, please.		What an extraordinary piece of luck!
(Low prH+) High Fall (+tail)		No one’s been eating your wretched grapes.	Why mustn’t you take them?	Won’t they?	Then make him.		Don’t mention it, my dear chap!