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ALTERNATIVE ENERGY THEME 8

4 A. Listen and study the intonation of the sentences below. Tapescript 8.2

For Yes/No questions, rising intonation is used.

Are you ill?
Questions
For Wh- questions, falling intonation is used.

What are you doing?

At the end of the statements, falling intonation is used.
Statements
I haven’t seen her for 7 years.
For listing things, rising, rising and falling intonation are used.
Listing things
My sister likes carrots, cabbages and potatoes.
For high-energy emotions, rising intonation is used.

I couldn’t believe my eyes!
Feelings
For boredom and dislikes, falling intonation is used.

I am not interested in your match.
For contrasting things, rising intonation is used.
Contrasting things
I like eating chocolate but I don’t like ice-cream.

B. Read the sentences, determine and draw arrows for the intonation patterns of the
sentences as in Part 4 A. Then, listen and check your answers. Tapescript 8.3

1. I can speak English but I can’t speak German.

2. Is your sister at home, now?

3. When is Jack's birthday party?

4. Her amazing sound fascinated me.

5. Morris was so excited for your success.

6. I can’t stand driving in the rush hours!

7. My little brother is very afraid of snakes, spiders and crocodiles.

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