34 Speak it, write it, read it Linking words together 1 ‘When we write there are spaces between all the words, but when we speak we link a lot of the whenwespeakswelinkalotofthewordstogether. words together, so it sounds like this: GB Listen and notice how a consonant sound at the end of a word is linked to a vowel sound at the start of the next word. Look_at that! Breakfast_in bed! ‘As Bought_it? B: No, caught it! That’s_enough! Switch_it_off! Now say the sentences, making the same links. $3 Of course, we can also separate the words if we want to. Listen to the difference. I said switch ... it ... offt!! ‘Switch it off! — OR Busy Speak_it ‘Work_all day Write_it Run_away Read Boss_and me You know Cait egree you really Fill_a cup need_it! Drink_it_up Wait_a while Don't: t_@ win First you dose_it Walk_a mile thes yas lock_it Meet_at_eight ‘And put the key back_in your pocket. Don't be late! O_o The letter h at the of he, his, her and him is often not pronounced (see Unit 37) so the frst (wagertant sound in these words is often a vowel sound. Listen. or ustenmg) Can we go back? My husband's forgotten_{h)is passport ‘A; Where's the boss? B: | don't know, | haven't seen_(h}er. 45s Where there's a/'/ sound before a vowel, some people don't pronounce the ['f clearly. Listen. switeh_i(t) off drink_j(t) up can'() agree 7 English Pronunciation in Use (Elementary) Breakfast in bed!34.1 34.2 34.3 Section C Phrases, sentences and grammar Exercises Mark where you think there will be links between consonants and vowels, 1 Choose the correct_answer and tick it. 2 Which page is it on? 3. How do you spell it? 4 How do you pronounce it? 5 What does it mean? 6 I can’t understand this. 7 Look it up in your dictionary. 8 Itisn’t easy to speak English. 9 Listen — which language is that? 10 Don't worry if you make a mistake. Listen to check your answers. Check with the Key. Then listen and repeat. Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the verbs. Example A: How did you feel? B: felt... (feel) all right. 1 A: What do you think of yoga? B: I don’t know, I've never . 2A: What happened to my favourite cup? — (fall) off the table. 3 A: Which film shall we go to? B: I don’t mind. I’ve ......_.. them before. 4 A: You look pleased. Bz Ye8, PVC ceeenennnne (find) a new job. 5 A: What did you do last night? just .....—.. (stay) at home. a 6 A: Where did you buy that hat? uuu (make) it myself! 7 A: Does your dog like biscuits? B:I don't know, P've never (ask) it. 8 A: How did you get here? Where did you buy that hat? B: 1 __.__.. (swim) across the river. Listen to check your answers. Check with the Key. Then listen and repeat. Be sure to link the final ‘consonant of the verb with the vowel at the beginning of the next word. — (try) it. — (see) all of Circle the /r/ sounds that you think will be pronounced. (See Unit 22.) 1 Where are you going? 2. Where shall we go? 3. Where did I put my scissors? 4 I don’t know where I put my scissors. 5 Have another biscuit. 6 Have another apple. 7 They're all coming with us. 8 They're coming with us. 9 Are you sure? 10 Are you sure about that? Listen to check your answers. Check with the Key. Then listen and repeat. If there's an /r/ sound before a vowel, link the /r/ and the vowel. English Pronunciation in Use (Elementary) n3 Ls Me and you, you and me Linking words together 2 ‘We use the sounds /i/ and // to link a vowel sound at the end of a word with a vowel sound at the beginning of the next word. Gf the first word ends with a vowel sound like /i/ or /:/, and the next word starts with any vowel sound, we use /i/ to link the words. Listen, 86 If the first word ends with a vowel sound like /o/ or /u:/, and the next word starts with any vowel sound, we use /w/ to link the words, Listen, you_“and me “or three outside Listen and repeat these poems. Or Asking the way Yes. Go_Wout of the building. Go_*along the street. Go_“over the bridge. Go_Wacross the street. Go_™up the hill Take the_leighth street on your left. And the “leleventh on your right. Then fm not sure ~ You'll have to_ask again. Hats Il do_*one for you Ill give you_“one too a nice one anew_“one a yellow_“and blue_“one. (10 The letter h at the beginning of he, his, her and him is often not pronounced (see Unit 37), so the first sound in these words i often a vowel sound. Listen. He can't come out tonight. He's got to do_"(h)is homework. ‘A: I'm afraid the boss is busy. B: When can | see_(h}er? 78 English Pronunciation in Use (Elementary)‘Section C Phrases, sentences and grammar Exercises 35.1 Listen and complete the dialogues. Then mark the /j/ and /w/ links. Oy A: —Da pau ottea. go swimming? B: Not really I or twice a month. leer in the alphabet? B: Maybeide Gora? 3 A: When do holiday? B: We —___ July or August. 4 A: What's your ? B: Twenty-eight, Sea Avenue. 5 A: Try soon. B: OK, Pll send you my answer ——_______.. 6 A: Look! There's the mountains. B: Really? Ican’t — Check with the Key. Then listen and repeat. 35.2 Mark where you think there will be /j/ and /w/ links between words. 1 Isit blue_"or grey? 2 What day is it today? ‘Thursday or Friday? 3 Coffee or tea? 4 Where's my interview suit? 5 Play a song for me. 6 Hello. Reception? Which city is this? 7 See you in the evening. 8 Why do we always [2 Listen to check your answers. Check with the Key. Then listen and repeat. 35.3 Complete the answers to the questions and mark all the /j/ and /w/ links in the dialogues. 1 A: Are you the new assistant? B: Yes, I 2 A:Is he in the same class as you? B: No, he 3 A: Am late? B: No, you... Come 4 A: Is she coming with us? B: Yes, she 5 A: These chairs aren’t very comfortable, are they? B: No, they ——-——--» listen to check your answers. Check with the Key. Then listen and repeat. English Pronunciation in Use (Elementary) 7sTake me to the. show, Jo Rhythm Stressed and unstressed syllables in words make different rhythms. Listen. Oo answer 00 belong O00 interview 000 banana g BS TD) _ Phrases have a rhythm of stressed and unstressed syllables, like words. (A Listen and repeat these words and phrases with this rhythm: Ooo interview telephone talk to me told you so doesn’t it? ‘CAS Listen and repeat these words and phrases with this rhythm: 000 important discussion Ttold you I'd like to. pronounce it Listen and repeat these words and phrases with this rhythm: 0000 photographic information forty-seven what about it? never tried it ‘AS4 Listen and repeat these phrases with this rhythm: 0ooO time to get up making mistakes tell me again give me your hand twenty years old 80 English Pronunciation in Use (Elementary)36.2 36.3 36.4 ‘Section C Phrases, sentences and grammar Exercises Read the phrases. Then listen and write 1 if the phrase has the pattern 0000, and 2 if it has the pattern 0000. what's the matter? | what shall we do? 2 stand in the queue what about you? see you later tell the others feeling better nothing to do come for dinner anyone there? round the corner ready to go on the TV two and a half go and find it asking for more what's the problem? now and again cone pound forty leave it to me half a kilo sixty-seven breakfasts ready quarter to four Check with the Key. Then listen and repeat. Listen to this chant with this rhythm: 00000. Write in the missing words. Pass me the —__,jam___, Pam ‘Soon as you Van Wait in the queue, Sue ‘Almost forgot, Scott Lend me your —__.... Ben Where shall we go, Flo? Mike? Get anew —__, Bob How do you ‘Check with the Key. Then listen again and repeat. Listen to this chant with this rhythm: 000000. Write in the missing words. ‘Take me to the —....Show., Jo ‘When will you be back, Jack? ‘Thank you for the food, Jude Always OM the ny JON See you in the —____., Mark When did you arrive, Clive? Really like the hat, Pat Have a glass of ._._..___., Bruce. See you on the .... ., Jane Check with the Key. Then listen again and repeat. Listen and repeat these poems. Be careful to say them with the right rhythm, ‘Too late cx Travel Before | go - Heavy, light I told you so The left and the right told you, Hollow my feet but you stil don't know. Through the day and the night. ‘Meeting cd Concentration Really can't wait Central station Its never too late Information ‘Quarter to eight? Tying to make a reservation That would be great. Not too keen on conversation Don't want any complications. : & « English Pronunciation in Use (Elementary) a