6. Listen to the Verbal Context suggested by the teacher. Reply by using one of the sentences below. Pronounce it with Intonation Pattern X. Say what attitude you mean to render:
Verbal Context | Drill |
Why don't you stay longer? | I've no time. I'm so busy now. |
When do we go there? | I've just told you. At seven. |
Do you really want to see her? | I haven't seen her for ages. |
What made you go there? | I went there because I wanted to. |
Why didn't you come there in time? | You know how far it is. |
What do you think of this picture? | It's nothing less than a masterpiece. |
I've no time now. I'm leaving. | Where to? |
You must look through it again. | What's wrong about it? |
He'll be here by six. | What makes you so sure? |
You must phone her at once. | Why not you? |
I missed some words. | Why don't you listen? |
You'd better take a taxi. | What for? |
Monday is a very busy day for me. | Can't we meet on Friday then? |
You are not a good swimmer, are you? | Have I ever pretended tc be? |
Mary's not here yet. | Go alone, then. |
It's too late to walk. | Take a bus, then. |
I doubt if I can do it better. | Try again. |
He's given up this idea. | Sensible chap! |
He's won. | Would you believe it! |