B) Intonation in statements

Intonation usually goes down at the end of a statement.

A Fine View

Vivienne: Has the Vander family lived here for very long, Victor?

Victor: Five and a half years, Vivienne. We arrived on the first of February.

Vivienne: What a lovely view you have!

Victor: Yes. It’s fabulous.

Vivienne: Look! You can see the village down in the valley.

Victor: Yes. We just love living here because of the view.