Exercises Intonation varies a lot. You don't always hear the same intonation inthe same phrases. But these exercises will help you to notice andpractise some of the most common patterns. You should do Units 44 to 48before Units 49 and 50.
Tne next version is longer, but the intonation is the same. Listen and repeat.
A: Are you ready↑? B: I'm nearly↑ ready. Is it warm↑? A: No↑,not really. B: Is it cold↑? A: No↑. B: Is it raining↑? A: Slightly↑. Do you want your umbrella↑? B: Yes, thanks↓. Where's my hat↑? A: Here↓ it is. B: Thanks↓. A: Are you ready↑? B: Yes↓. Are you↑ ready? A: Yes↓. B: Right↓.
A: Excuse me↑. B: Yes? A: Can you tell me the way to the station, please? B: Yes, you just go along this road, cross the bridge over the river and there's a big park on your left, you know? Well, you go through the park and the station's just on the other side. A: Is it far? B: No, not very far. A: OK, so I go along this road, cross the bridge and through the park - right? B: That's right. A: Thanks very much. B: You're welcome. Bye. A: Bye.
A: All right? B: Yes. A: Not nervous? B: A bit. A: Don't worry. It'll be fine. B: I hope so. A: Right. Let's start. Are you ready? B: I think so. A: OK. The first question is ... What's your name? B: My name? ... It's ... Jack Johnson. A: That's right! Well done! Difficult? B: Well, not too bad. A: Right. The second question is ... What's 37,548 x 7,726? B: What!