A) Read the following questions and choose whether the intonation rises or falls.

Highlight your answer. Then, record yourself reading the questions.

(10 points – 2 points for each question)

1. Do you spend a lot of money on a smartphone? Rise / Fall

2. Why do people spend $1000 for a phone? Rise / Fall

3. Would you be willing to buy a $1000 phone? Rise / Fall

4. Is it worth it spending so much money on mobile phones? Rise / Fall

5. How much would you spend on a cell phone? Rise / Fall

B) In the following sentences, highlight the sounds that you think will be linked
as in the example. Some sentences may contain more than one example of
linking. Then, record yourself reading the sentences. (20 points)
Example: He has something to do.

1. I feel like singing.

2. We finished it in no time.
3. I have lots of ideas, but I lack cash.
4. Stop putting your books on the table.
5. Please put away your books.
6. Have you got both things he asked for?
7. You went around that curve very fast.
8. Parents need to watch children carefully.
9. There’s a deep pool behind our house.
10. Come over as soon as possible!