Oh, don't just sit there. Open the door.

What's upsetting you?

Do shut the door. There's such a draught.

I really must go.

Please stay a little longer.

I'd willingly fetch some more.

Please don't bother on my account.

Whatever shall I do?

Carry on as usual, if you can.

When shall I start?

Start right away, if that's convenient for you.

Exclamations

(warm, sympathetic, encouraging, plaintive,

puzzled, surprised)

I've invited him for tea.

Jolly good! Good show!

That's the second time he's failed.

Poor old Peter!

I thought I asked you to make up the

All right!

fire.

And we'll have a new carpet.

Just a second! (Where's the money coming

from?)

Here I am at last.

Hullo, Stephen! (It is good to see you.)

2. listen to the replies and repeat them in the intervals. Start the fall high enough.

3. Listen to the Verbal Context and reply to it in the intervals.

4. In order to fix the intonation pattern in your mind, ear and speech habits, pronounce

each reply several times until it sounds perfectly natural to you.

5. Listen to a fellow-student reading the replies, point out his errors in pronunciation.

6. Use the Fall + Rise in the replies. Say what attitude you mean to render

Verbal Context

Drill

How's your mother getting on?

She's off to the Crimea in a week.

And when do we start?

At nine in the morning, imagine.

Whose plan is it then?

It's Fred's, 1 suppose.

But you said he lived in St. Petersburg.

So he did, the last time I heard from him.

Oughtn't she to tell father?

She did, apparently.

You're going out in the rain?

Yes. I like walking in such weather.

What's the film like?

It's not bad, actually.

I wonder where the children are.

Oh, there they are.

I thought you finished your.-work at five.

So I do, usually.

I'm a student of the University now.

I'd love to study at the University.

Oh, why are you late?

I'm awfully sorry. It was not my fault.

(Can I borrow your umbrella?)

I seem to have lost mine.

She got the leading part in the new play.

I didn't know she was such a good actress.

It's a wonderful picture!

I knew you'd like it.

I missed you so much.

You can't imagine how glad I'm to see you.

My mother is dangerously ill, Jane.

You have all my sympathy. Sorry, I can't

come and help you, dear.

I feel so miserable, mother.

What's the matter, dearest?

No, you mustn't go to the cinema today.

But I've only been there once this week.

I think, I'll never be happy again.

Oh, you'll soon get over it.

I tell you, I won't do it.

Why are you always so obstinate?

You must follow her advice.

Must I always do as she says?

I'm going to get up.

Now, don't be so silly. (You'll catch another

cold.)

Mummy, I'm bored, come and play with me.

When are you going to stop bothering me?

You must bring the book at once.

Would you mind waiting until evening?

I must go now.

Good night, Jane!

Oh dear, oh dear! What shall 1 do?

Do stop crying! What's the matter?

May I come and see you on Monday?

Do you really think you can come?

(Come, Margaret. It is too late.)

I insist on going home immediately.

(Here you are at last.)

I am happy to see you.

I think I'll never do it.

Oh, don't say that!

Mother, I've lost your gloves.

I told you not to take them.

But I can't speak English.

Yes, you can.

Do you really want him to come?

I wish he would.

Are you ready, Bill?

No, I can't work it out for myself.

No, no, I shall never do it

Now, do be reasonable.

Do you write poetry?

I do, occasionally.

Would you like to hear one of my records?

(Oh, I'd love to.) I adore music.

How are you, Mrs. Nelson?

Very well indeed, thank you.

Do you' have milk in your tea, Tony?

Yes, please.

How is your daughter, Mrs. Smith?

She is staying with my mother for a few

days.

What's her name?

That's the third time you've asked me that.

She's failed the second time today.

What a disappointment for her!

7. Say the following sentences with a) the High Fall + the Low Rise; b) the

Descending Head + the Low Rise. Observe the difference in attitudes:

Verbal Context

Drill

I love marmalade!

Don't eat it all at once.

I must be off now. Good-bye!

Let me see you again tomorrow.

Would you like a cup of tea?

Yes, please.

Here I am, Mother.

Where have you been all this

time?

Why don't you join our golf club?

I think I shall one of these days.

He has been away for two hours.

Don't worry. It's not too late.

(Look! Everything is white!)

I thought it was going to snow.

(Cheer up!)

I do hope you'll pass your exam.

He said he forgot to ring you up.

Was that the real reason?

Your son was late for the first lesson today.

I was afraid he might be late.

(Oh, stop bothering me, child.)

Can't you see I'm tired?

Will you post this letter for me?

All right.

Good morning, David.

Hullo there.

I thought 1 asked you to go to the dean's office.

All right. Just a minute.

8. Give your own replies to the Verbal Context of Ex. 1 and 6.

9. Read the following situations. Convey the attitudes suggested in brackets:

Don't cry. I wish I hadn't been so rude. You have all me sympathy. (regret, sympathy)

Oh, tell me it is not true! Lie to me! Lie to me! Tell me it is not true! (pleading)

Oh, what a dear little puppy! (sincere appreciation)

Thank you so much. (sincere gratitude)

I don't think it will last long. (reassuring)

I think I'll go to bed. I'm so tired. (plaintive)

10. Listen to the dialogue on the tape ("Dinner-table Talk"). Pick out sentences

containing the High Fail + the Low Rise. Say what attitude is conveyed in them. Use

these sentences in conversational situations of your own.

11. Listen to the Verbal Context and express sympathy in the replies. Use the

proper intonation pattern:

Verbal Context

Drill

Oh I'm cold.

Poor thing! I do think, it's a pity. I'm so sorry! Never

mind.

He says he's ill.

What a disappointment! Can you imagine it! Too bad!

Bad luck! Just fancy! Things do happen!

I can't come this evening.

Oughtn't you to be ashamed of it! What a

disappointment! How extraordinary!

I haven't seen Jenny for

Terrible, isn't it! Too bad for words! Good Heavens!

ages!

How very peculiar! What a pity!

Janet seems to be avoiding

Isn't she a fool! What a tragedy! I simply can't think! I do

me.

think it's a pity!

You've made the same

Aren't I a fool! Good Heavens! Fancy that! I simply can't

mistake again.

think! What a shame!

The jacket's worn out

What a disappointment! Poor me! What a pity!

already.

Michael has just died.

Perfectly horrid! Too bad for words! What a tragedy!

Wasn't it absolutely tragic!

They won't help us.

Wouldn't it be simply appalling. Oughtn't they to be

ashamed of it! Beastly, isn't it!

12. This exercise is meant to develop your ability to hear and reproduce