1. Read aloud the pairs of words. Single out the phonemes which are contrasted: say-sigh, fork-folk, my-mire
2. Define the number of syllables in the following words: sugar, bottle, stormy
3. Provide these words with necessary stress marks: minimize, celebration, ex-champion
4. Analyse the sentence considering the following points: Is it possible to see anything of London in one or two days?
a) find strong and weak forms;
b) find cases of assimilation.
5. Mark stresses and draw the scheme of the sentence which sounds encouraging: But you soon learn the art of the quick excuse that gets you out again.