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Intonation — Learn Before the Exercise
Falling tone
Intonation is the rise and fall of pitch. A falling tone moves from a higher pitch to a lower pitch and is often used in commands, instructions and warnings.
Question 33
Read the textbook commands with the falling tone.
How to answer:
Let the pitch fall on the final stressed word.
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Practise: Come here! · Seize this magic brush… · Paint my fortress tall! · Go and fetch some rice.
Question 34
Make requests for the three formal and three informal situations.
How to answer:
Use the textbook phrase bank and match the level of politeness to the relationship.
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Formal: “Would it be possible to organise a class picnic?” · “Do you think we could have an extra sports period?” · “I would like to request inclusion in the upcoming inter-school event.”
Informal: “Can you help me finish my project?” · “Do you mind if I join a dance class?” · “I was wondering if you could come over this weekend.”
