Pronunciation II
Fall 2000 TIUA Seibert

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1. ( ___ / ___ pts) Write the number corresponding to the first sound in the words I read (1, 2 or 3)

Example: 2

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2. ( ___ / ___ pts) Write the number corresponding to the sound in the middle of the words I read (1, 2 or 3)

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b. ____

c. ____

3. ( ___ / ___ pts) Write the number corresponding to the last sound in the words I read (1, 2 or 3)

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b. ____

c. ____

4. ( ___ / ___ pts) With a partner practice the conversation assigned to you. Mark rhythm groups, word stress, sentence stress, linking and blending of sounds, and intonation. You have about 5 minutes to prepare. Use your dictionaries to check pronunciation of words you don't know.

Conversation 1:

A: Excuse me, could you tell me where Safeway is?

B: Of course. It's on Center Street, between 12th Street and 13th Street.

A: Thank you very much.

B: You're welcome and Happy Thanksgiving.

Conversation 2:

A: Excuse me. I'm new at Willamette. Could you tell me where the Anthropology Department is?

B: Yes, I'd be glad to help you. It's in Smullin Hall on the second floor.

A: Thanks for your help.

B: You're very welcome. Have a nice Thanksgiving weekend.

Conversation 3:

A: How did your weekend go?

B: Great. I went to the International Dinner.

A: Was that on Saturday, November 18th?

B: Yes, it was, and I helped out on the 17th, too.

Conversation 4:

A: Are you planning to travel during Thanksgiving break?

B: Yes, on Thursday the 23rd, I'm going to Seattle with a friend.

A: We're going to the coast and we'll return on the 26th.

B: Have fun and don't eat too much turkey.

Conversation 5: (B and C are friends walking together downtown)

A: Excuse me, I'm lost. Where is Tokyo International University of America?

B: We can help you; we're students there this year.

C: Walk down State Street until you get to 12th.

B: Turn right on 12th and follow the railroad tracks south for a few blocks.

C: You'll see TIUA on your left, between 12th and 14th Streets.

D: Thank you very much. Enjoy your Thanksgiving weekend.