Saturday, 2 November 2013

Suprasegmentals: Intonation

Rising intonation at the end of “Yes”/ “No” questions

Are you practicing your pronunciation? http://vocaroo.com/i/s12gtNA3tPdq
Should post high school education be free? http://vocaroo.com/i/s0HQj8cx4pKe
Do you think pollution is a problem? http://vocaroo.com/i/s1c6Fw2XO1XJ

Rising intonation when checking information or asking for clarification with “wh” question words.


A: My first language is Italian.
B: What is your first language?

http://vocaroo.com/i/s0iP0N5gsDdb
A: I’m coming in June.
B: When are you coming?

http://vocaroo.com/i/s0WeDEIavbyW
A: I’m going to visit my cousin.
B: Who are you going to visit?

http://vocaroo.com/i/s18eYxJsclQK
A:The fax machine isn’t working.
B: What did you say?
http://vocaroo.com/i/s1eBGHB68lwz

Rising intonation used with an incomplete statement.

A: Would you like to go out tonight?
B: I’d love to go, but......  ?                     
http://vocaroo.com/i/s0zwyxcwNqqr     
A: What’s happened to the money?
B: Is it possible that Steven...... ??
http://vocaroo.com/i/s1QLUddQumCO
 
Rising intonation at the end of the sentence to express surprise or disbelief.
 
A: I’m a grandmother.
B: You’re a grandmother?  


http://vocaroo.com/i/s184WElL27AJ

A: She’s been married six times.
B: You’re kidding…. Six times?

http://vocaroo.com/i/s1qzAmRPIct9

A: The price is twenty-five hundred dollars one way.
B: Twenty-five hundred dollars one way?


http://vocaroo.com/i/s1IglU0wZATe
 
A: He ate the whole pie.
B: You’re not serious…… the whole pie?

http://vocaroo.com/i/s0AHGH1hqOK6

Intonation falls at the end of a “wh” question

A: What languages do you speak?
B: I speak English, French, Chinese, and Punjabi

http://vocaroo.com/i/s19q1bRtxecp
A: Where are you going?
B: I’m going to Canada.

http://vocaroo.com/i/s00oDEgYHblG
A: Why are you here?
B: I’m here to learn English.

http://vocaroo.com/i/s0fqai6HbKQ0

Falling intonation at the end of the sentence.                                        
 Write in the last item in the list, and then read the sentences out loud
1.It’s cold. I have to wear a coat, a hat, mitts and a shawl.
http://vocaroo.com/i/s0cGao3L8DWP
2.I’m going camping. I have to bring a tent, food, blankets, and charcoal.
http://vocaroo.com/i/s0LmgY8DqtQb
3.This year I am studying French, English, German and Spanish.
http://vocaroo.com/i/s0iGSn4Sy9UL
4.Canada trades with Japan, the U. S. A. , China, and Philippines.
http://vocaroo.com/i/s1psbW7eBALX
5.The programs I know are word, excel, and powerpoint.
http://vocaroo.com/i/s1bU7sprJW1a
6.The country''s main concerns are health, education, and settlement.
http://vocaroo.com/i/s1ICOJYlCLZO
7.Three large cities in Canada are Toronto, Vancouver and Edmonton_.
http://vocaroo.com/i/s030Ulcln4l2
8.Canada is known for its wildness, large lakes, and beautiful valleys.
http://vocaroo.com/i/s0AwPpQDjcsu


When asking for information, the intonation at the end of wh questions falls, but the intonation rises at the end of wh questions when asking for clarification.






A: I’m going to Canada.
B: Where ?  
A: I’m going to Halifax, then flying to Vancouver.

http://vocaroo.com/i/s0j33TSsQKWw
A: I’m going to Canada.
B: Where ?
A: I said I’m going to Canada.
http://vocaroo.com/i/s1yuQZYFveeK

Abrupt falling intonation used.

Everyone, quiet. http://vocaroo.com/i/s0hSEJKr4dgN
The movie was good, wasn’t it? http://vocaroo.com/i/s1zm6MLtX3of
The United States does not have a larger land mass than Canada. http://vocaroo.com/i/s0Zuyi2zAgCY
What are fossil fuels? http://vocaroo.com/i/s1TqkFzqQHER
You’ll be home on time tonight, won’t you? http://vocaroo.com/i/s1V758csBerg
Gee, it’s crowded in here, isn’t it?
 http://vocaroo.com/i/s1xr1IKjL82d

  • Write sentences as directed below, then record your answers.
  • Listen to the recording. Make sure your intonation falls at the end of each statement.

  • 1)You are at a meeting about environmental awareness in your community.
    In one sentence state three ways individuals can cut down on garbage production in the home.

     
    *Three ways to cut down the garbage production at the house: recycling, minimize the used of paper in making projects and do not waste plastic bags, use it for garbage instead of buying garbage bags.
    http://vocaroo.com/i/s0A8k9aOGYhn
    2)You are having a conversation with your friend who wants to buy an SUV. You think your friend should buy a smaller more economical vehicle.
    In one sentence state three reasons why your friend should buy a smaller vehicle.


    *My friend should buy a smaller vehicle in these three reasons: cheaper on gas, she doesn't have any kids and lastly easy to park because it's small.
    http://vocaroo.com/i/s00DoVx7gYgJ
    3)You re having a conversation with a friend about the ethics of the production and selling of cigarettes.
    In one sentence state three reasons why you think cigarettes should be legal /illegal.


    *Cigarettes should be illegalized for these three reasons: health, cost and the damage it make to our environment.
    http://vocaroo.com/i/s04FEQeZcSPq


     

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