Яков Аракин - Практический курс английского языка 2 курс

IX. Assessment

Very good. Well done. That's nice. You made a very good job of that.

That's much (a lot) better. You've improved a little.

You can't say that, I'm afraid.

You still have some trouble with your spelling (sounds, etc.).

You need some more practice with ...

I wasn't very satisfied with that. You can do better than that.

That was rather disappointing.

Try harder. A bit more effort. I hope you do better next time.

The following comments are often used on written work:

Excellent work. Very well done. Good stuff. Keep it up. Adequate.

Much better. Shows some improvement. Great improvement.

Satisfactory. Could do better. Too many careless slips. Careless.

Needs to show more effort. Not up to your usual standard.

Disappointing. See me about this.

X. Conversation

These phrases help to keep the conversation moving:

Why? (In what way? Why do you think so?)

Don't you think, though, that ...

I'm not sure what you mean.

Have you got anything to add (to what Nick said)?

Does anybody share Nick's opinion (views)?

Could someone sum up what has been said?

Let's just run through the arguments for and against.

B. CONVERSATIONAL PHRASES

1. Handling a Dialogue

I say...

Honestly...

If you ask me ...

You know what I

think ...

The point is ...

Don't you agree that...?

Tell you what...

Have you heard about...?

Do you happen to know that...?

Have you got any idea ...?

Someone has told me that...

I hear that...

That's what I heard.

I'm afraid I don't know much

about...

Not that I know of ...

I wonder if you remember ...

Have I got it right?

Am I right to believe ...?

But why should (shouldn't) I?

Well I don't (didn't) think

...

But how could I?

If I were you ...

I wish I could but ... I really couldn't

imagine ...

What a silly way to talk!

I wish you would ... I'm really sorry but...

I really feel bad about it.

What do you think I should have done?

2. Reacting to News

Oh, really!

Never thought about it.

You don't say so!

Just (only) fancy!

Indeed? Why! Is that so?

Dear me! Who'd have thought of it! Does it strike you as

unusual?

I'm surprised.

I'm shocked.

It's amazing! It's incredible! Looks like that.

I have no idea. Goodness knows.

3. Discussion. Opinions

I would like to begin the discussion on the subject by ... From the point of view of ...

Additionally ...

It has been pointed out that...

I'd just like to say ...

I think, (suppose, guess, believe, dare say) ... Personally I believe (I feel) ...

In my opinion (view) ...

As I see it ...

The way I see it ...

Well, my opinion is that...

My view is that...

This is my way of

looking at it.

I don't think it would ...

There's one more thing to be noted.

Moreover ...

What's more ...

I might as well add that...

In addition ... On top of that ...

Something else I'd like to say is ...

Talking of... You may be right, but all the same ...

If you ask me ...

I wouldn't say that...

Yes, but on the other hand ...

There's nothing like ...

I don't quite see what people find in ...

I don't know anything more exciting than ... Absolutely marvellous. I like it immensely.

All things considered I must say that...I'd rather not say anything about it.

Generally speaking ... It depends.

4. Agreeing. Disagreeing

Just so.

Quite so.

I quite agree here.

Naturally. Certainly.

Sure. Exactly. Definitely. Quite.

Most likely. Absolutely.

True enough.

I

couldn't agree more.

I should think so.

Beyond all doubt.

I won't deny it.

Looks like that.

Happy to hear it.

I'm not sure I quite agree.

Why do you think that...?

I'm afraid I don't agree.

I think you're mistaken (there). I don't think you are right.

I can't agree with you there.

I see what you mean, but...

I'm not so sure.

I see nothing exciting

in ...

I doubt it.

I (you) shouldn't say so.

There's something in what you

say, but

I disagree with you.

You're wrong. You're mistaken.

Not me!

How can you say such a thing!

On the contrary!

You can't be serious.

I object to it.

Surely not.

Nothing of the kind (sort).

Just the other way round.

Certainly not.

Impossible.

It's unfair.

It's unjust.

5. Giving Advice

Might it be an idea to ...? Have you ever thought of You could always ... If I were you, I'd ...

Why don't you ...? You'd better ...

EXERCISES IN INTONATION

SECTION ONE. Review of Fundamental Intonation Patterns and Their Use

PATTERN 1: (LOW PRE-HEAD+ ) LOW FALL

(+ТАП.)

Models: ,Yes.

I'm a ,doctor.

PATTERN П: (LOW PRE-HEAD +) DESCENDING

HEAD + LOW FALL (+ TAIL)

Model: It  isn't 'quite 'what I ,want.

PATTERN III: (LOW PRE-HEAD +) LOW RISE (+TAIL)

Models: "Yes. "Is it? Go "on.

PATTERN IV: (LOW PRE-HEAD +) DESCENDING

HEAD + LOW RISE (+ TAIL)

Model:  Haven't 'we 'met 'somewhere "before?

PATTERN V: (LOW PRE-HEAD'+) (HIGH HEAD + ) MID-LEVEL

Model:  Sometimes | I >hate it.

PATTERN VI: (LOW PRE-HEAD + ) FALL-RISE (+TAIL

PATTERN VII: (LOW PRE-HEAD+) FALLING HEAD + + FALL-RISE (+ТАП.)

PATTERN VIII: (LOW PRE-HEAD+) LOW HEAD + + LOW RISE (+TAIL)

EXERCISES

The exercises below are meant to revise the intonation patterns you already know.

I. Read the following conversational situations. Define the communicative type

of the replies. Say what attitudes are conveyed in them. Give your own replies to the same

conversational contexts;

What is your favourite subject?

English.

He is at the institute.

Where, do you think?

I'll do it myself.

Don't.

Here's a note for you.

Thanks.

What do you think of the picture?

It's a true masterpiece.

May I have your book?

What do you want it for?

I shan't speak to him any more.

Don't be silly.

Come and look out here.

What a wonderful view!

Have you seen him?

I have.

Fm twenty-two.

How old are you?

(Teacher to class)

Go on.

So you think he's not coming.

Exactly.

I'm waiting for Mary.

When is she coming?

We are having a party tonight.

Don't stay too long there.

See you tomorrow.

Good-bye for the present.

He's coming on Saturday.

On Monday, I think.

May I leave you for a moment?

Be quick, then.

I'll leave on Friday. No, on Saturday.

Well, make up your mind.

What's that dress made of?

It's pure wool.

Which bus shall we take?

Which one do you prefer?

I can't do it so quickly.

Tell me how I can help you.

You've done a lot for him.

Not in the least.

I'm so sorry for her. She

You've no reason to worry.

seems to be terribly ill.

She'll be well very soon.

I don't think much of this book. I'm not taking it.

Which do you prefer, then?

Thanks awfully.

Don't mention it.

I'm afraid I can't help you.

Very well.

2. Read the following dialogues. Express the suggested attitudes:

— What troubles you? [sympathetically interested)

— I'm quite unwell. I feel giddy and I can hardly stand on m legs. (serious)

— Any pain? (sympathetically interested)

— Yes, I've a sore throat. (conveying personal concern)

-------------

— Shall I have to stay in bed long? (genuinely interested)

— No, not more than a week, I hope. (uncertain)

— And shall I take any medicine? (genuinely interested)

— Yes, certainly. Here is a prescription for you. (weighty, catt goric)

-------------

— What is your temperature? ( sympathetically interested)

— It's thirty-eight point seven.

— Please strip to the waist. I shall examine you. How long have you felt this way?

(sympathetically interested)

— Several days already. I've been taking pills, but I don't feel any better.

-------------

A.: Hello, Pete, what's happened to you? Why is your arm in a sling? ( sympathetically

interested)

P.: I had a bad fall and broke my arm.

A.: How awful! Have you any pain now? (interested)

P.: It still hurts, but not so much as before. ( reserving judgement)

-------------

D.: What's troubling you? (interested)

A.: One of my front teeth is working loose.

D.: You have to have this one out. It's a pity you didn't have it looked at before. ( grumbling)

A: I wish I had. ( conveying personal concern)

-------------

— I have an abscess on my finger, it hurts me awfully. (serious)

— Did you run a splinter into your finger? (interested)

— No, I happened to pick it with a wire.

— What did you do for it? (searching)

— I did nothing, I thought it would heal by itself.

— That was not very clever of you. (reprimand)

-------------

— Your voice is hoarse and your face is flushed. You must have a cold. I'm sure. Where did

you manage to get it? (sympathy)

— I don't know myself. I must have caught cold last night, when I took my coat off.

— How thoughtless of you, the evening was cold and windy. (reproachful) Now you'll have

to stay in.

3. a) Listen to the dialogue. Mark the stresses and tunes. Find sense-groups

and sentences pronounced with intonation Patterns I, II; III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII. Say

what kind of sentences they are used in. Define the attitudes expressed in them:

— Let's have tea in the garden, shall we?

— That's a good idea. Shall I take the table out?

— Yes, please. And the chairs too.

— Right. Where shall I put them?

— Oh, anywhere. I'll bring the tea.

— Good. We'll have the table here and the chairs here.

— Why have you put the table there?

— Well, you said anywhere.

— Yes, but you must be sensible. It'll be too hot there.

— Where shall I put it then?

— Bring it under the tree here. That's better.

— Now perhaps we can have some tea.

— Oh, dear. I'm sorry I've forgotten the sugar. Would you mind getting it for me?