Ch 4 TestInteractions 2 Speaking/Listening

Section III Dictation: Reduced/Relaxed Speech:Listen as the teacher reads some sentences. Write the expanded/correct form of any reduced/relaxed words that you hear. (4 points each)

Example: You hear: Cudja pass me the saltnpepper?

You write: Could you pass me the salt and pepper?

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Part IV Syllable Stress

Listen as the teacher reads each word. Draw the number of syllables and show which syllable has the most stress like in the example below. (2 points each)

e.g. Library

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  1. complains
  2. automation
  3. categories
  4. salaries
  5. manufacturing
  6. competition
  7. economies
  8. services
  9. occupations
  10. supported

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Section V: Tag Questions Intonation

Listen to each question. Determine if the speaker is asking a real question or if they are expecting agreement. (10 points)

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  1. Real QuestionExpecting Agreement
  2. Real QuestionExpecting Agreement
  3. Real QuestionExpecting Agreement
  4. Real QuestionExpecting Agreement
  5. Real QuestionExpecting Agreement
  6. Real QuestionExpecting Agreement
  7. Real QuestionExpecting Agreement
  8. Real QuestionExpecting Agreement
  9. Real QuestionExpecting Agreement
  10. Real QuestionExpecting Agreement

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Section VI Tense/Lax Vowels

Here are ten words with tense and lax vowels. Your teacher will read them out of order. Write the word you hear. (10 points)

batbetbitboughtbut

baitbeetbiteboatbutte

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Section VI –s

/s/ /z/ /iz/

How many syllables are in each verb? (10 points)

  1. tickles______
  2. flirts______
  3. parties______
  4. freezes______
  5. dives______
  6. rushes______
  7. splinters______
  8. latches______
  9. stays______
  10. takes______

Section VII -ED verbs

/t/ /d/ /id/

How many syllables are in each verb?(10 points)

  1. added ______
  2. needed______
  3. ticked______
  4. listened______
  5. paced______
  6. lifted______
  7. stretched______
  8. added______
  9. eased______
  10. fronted______

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Section VIII:Using Language

Complete the conversation with the words or phrases from the box. There is one extra word/phrase.

(4 points)

Liz: Hi Kelsey.

Kelsey: Hey Liz.

Liz: Listen, Kelsey, I want to ______for yesterday. I should not have called you stupid.

Kelsey: That really hurt my feelings.

Liz: ______that I slammed the door when I walked out. Please ______for all that stupid stuff I did yesterday.

Kelsey: It’s ok. I know you were having a bad day.

Liz: I ______I won’t call you stupid ever again, and if I’m having a bad day, I won’t blame you. It’s not your fault.

*Bonus*

Write two other things Liz could do to reconcile with her friend. (+2 points)

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Try to remember these extra vocabulary words from class. They are not easy! (+2 points)

  1. What is another term for “high school” that starts with an S?
  2. What is another word for “job” that starts with an O?

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Section III Dictation: Reduced/Relaxed Speech:Listen as the teacher reads some sentences. Write the expanded/correct form of any reduced/relaxed words that you hear. (4 points each)

Example: You hear: Cudja pass me the saltnpepper?

You write: Could you pass me the salt and pepper?

  1. The kids are outa school at 2:30pm.
  2. Why didja do that?
  3. My favorite kinda music is country music.
  4. Where dya wanna go after class?
  5. Doncha wish we could take a nap?
  6. I dunno where I left my books. (OPTIONAL)

Part IV Syllable Stress

Listen as the teacher reads each word. Draw the number of syllables and show which syllable has the most stress like in the example below. (2 points each)

e.g. Library

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  1. complainsoO
  2. automationooOo
  3. categoriesOooo
  4. salariesOoo
  5. manufacturingooOoo
  6. competitionooOo
  7. economiesoOoo
  8. servicesOoo
  9. occupationsooOo
  10. supportedoOo

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Section V: Tag Questions Intonation

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The teacher will read each question one time. Determine if the speaker is asking a real question or if they are expecting agreement. (10 pts)

  1. Real QuestionExpecting Agreement
  2. Real QuestionExpecting Agreement
  3. Real QuestionExpecting Agreement
  4. Real QuestionExpecting Agreement
  5. Real QuestionExpecting Agreement
  6. Real QuestionExpecting Agreement
  7. Real QuestionExpecting Agreement
  8. Real QuestionExpecting Agreement
  9. Real QuestionExpecting Agreement
  10. Real QuestionExpecting Agreement

T read each question once.

  1. (falling) It’s going to be a hot summer, isn’t it?
  2. (rising) We have an essay due tomorrow, don’t we?
  3. (rising) Mai is from Vietnam, isn’t she?
  4. (rising) You are going to celebrate your birthday on Saturday, aren’t you?
  5. (falling) This is a difficult test, isn’t it?
  6. (rising) The sum comes out sometimes in Seattle, doesn’t it?
  7. (falling) People in Seattle drink a lot of coffee, don’t they?
  8. (falling) The next one is our bus stop, isn’t it?
  9. (rising) Green is Tsung’s favorite color, isn’t it?
  10. (falling) Our boss is dressed nicely today, isn’t she/he?

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Section VI –s

/s/ /z/ /iz/

How many syllables are in each verb? (10 pts)

  1. tickles______
  2. flirts______
  3. parties______
  4. freezes______
  5. dives______
  6. rushes______
  7. splinters______
  8. latches______
  9. stays______
  10. takes______

Section VII -ED verbs

/t/ /d/ /id/

How many syllables are in each verb?(10 pts)

  1. added ______
  2. needed______
  3. ticked______
  4. listened______
  5. paced______
  6. lifted______
  7. stretched______
  8. added______
  9. eased______
  10. fronted______

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Section VIII: Using Language

Complete the conversation with the words or phrases from the box. There is one extra word/phrase (4 points)

Liz: Hi Kelsey.

Kelsey: Hey Liz.

Liz: Listen, Kelsey, I want to _apologize__ for yesterday. I should not have called you stupid.

Kelsey: That really hurt my feelings.

Liz: __I’m sorry___ that I slammed the door when I walked out. Please __forgive me__ for all that stupid stuff I did yesterday.

Kelsey: It’s ok. I know you were having a bad day.

Liz: I __promise__ I won’t call you stupid ever again, and if I’m having a bad day, I won’t blame you. It’s not your fault.

*Bonus*

Write two other things Liz could do to reconcile with her friend. (+2 points)

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2.

Try to remember these extra vocabulary words from class. They are not easy! (+2 points)

  1. What is another term for “high school” that starts with an S? (secondary school)
  2. What is another word for “job” that starts with an O? (occupation

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