PRONUNCIATION IN PRACTICE_SG283

Meeting 1
1. Revision of vowels
Meeting 2
Consonants

Coming up next, on the Leisure Channel, the talk show It’s a Pleasure. Tonight’s special
guest is the author of Decisions, Decisions, the book that shows you how to make the best
choices.
Then stay tuned for What’s the Occasion?, at 6:30. Planning a party? What’s the Occasion?
will show you how to make any occasion special.
At seven o’clock, be sure to watch the classic movie, Treasure Island — for action,
adventure, and, of course, treasure!
On the nine o’clock news, find out about an unusual collision and other top news stories.
At 9:30, Casual Chic will feature some special clothes for casual occasions.
And at 10 o’clock, Trash to Treasure will show you how to make old furniture look fresh and
new.
If you have trouble finding space in your garage for your car, don’t miss Measure Twice, at
10:30. This week’s project: organizing the garage.
At 11 o’clock, join Destination: Asia for a leisurely trip to Malaysia and Indonesia.
But don’t go to sleep yet! Our midnight movie tonight is Invasion of the Martians.
And now here’s the news ...

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Charles Hello, everyone! You’re watching Lunch with a Chef. Today Rachel Richard, the chef
at Artichoke Café, will be making lunch in our kitchen. Welcome, Rachel!
Rachel Thank you, Charles.
Charles For lunch today, Rachel will make three dishes from her restaurant, Artichoke Café.
Rachel, tell US about the dishes you’ve chosen for the show.
Rachel Well, Charles, I’ll be making spinach and artichoke dip, stuffed artichokes, and chicken
with - Charles Artichokes?
Rachel Naturally!
Charles I guess artichokes are your favorite food?
Rachel Actually, my favorite food is chocolate! But artichokes are my favorite vegetable.
Charles So, Rachel, which dish will you start with?
Rachel The spinach and artichoke dip.
Charles What goes into that - besides spinach and artichokes, of course? What makes your dip
so rich and creamy?
Rachel Well, I use a mixture of cream cheese and Cheddar cheese.
Charles Interesting. Anything else?
Rachel Yes, some chili pepper - either a fresh chili or chili powder.
Charles How much chili powder?
Rachel Oh, not too much chili powder - just a pinch.
Charles Mm, it sounds delicious! We’ll be back after these commercials with two more special
dishes from Artichoke Café!
A: I think there’s something wrong with me.
B: What’s the matter?
A: I’ve got a sore throat. b: That doesn’t sound very serious.
A: My throat has been sore for three days. And I’m thirsty.
B: Well the weather is hot. I expect that’s why you feel thirsty.
A: You’re not very sympathetic. I’m thinking of going to the Health Centre.
If there’s anything seriously wrong with my throat, Doctor Thorne will see to me.
B: I don’t think it’s worth it. Doctor Thorne will be less sympathetic than me.
A: Good morning, Mr Motherwell. What can I do for you this morning?
B: Good morning, Doctor Wetherley. It’s my breathing. I get this pain when I breathe in.
A: I’ll listen to your chest. Breathe in, and breathe out. And again, breathe in, and breathe out. Keep
breathing deeply.
B: Is there anything wrong with my chest, doctor?
A: No, I don’t think so. Your breathing sounds fine. Have you got a pillow with feathers in it?
B: No.
A: Or any leather clothes?
B: I’ve got a new leather jacket.
A: That may be the problem. Leather affects some people like that. Get rid of your leather jacket, and I
think that pain will go.
A: Did you have good weather on holiday?
B: The weather was OK, but everything else was awful.
A: What was the matter?
B: My younger brother was ill. My mother stayed in all the time, to look after him. My father wouldn’t
leave my mother. So neither my mother nor my father went out at all. I went out with my elder brother,
but we got tired of being together all the time.
A: Is your younger brother all right now?
B: Yes, my brother is all right, but my mother is very tired.
Practice
Practice
1. We have a great opportunity// at the moment// to encourage awareness
of science// among the public.// A recent opinion poll// which was
conducted earlier this year// revealed that// 80% of the population// is
interested in science.// In addition//, it shows// a growing trust in
scientists// who make an important contribution// to society.// However//,
the poll also showed// that few people// felt they know enough// about
science.// To develop understanding of science// we need more public
debate// and we should be making science// more interesting// in school.
 2.
Complementary therapy// which focuses on the whole person// is becoming
more widely used// It considers a patient’s physical symptoms// and also takes
lifestyle into account.// Most practitioners believe// that the body seeks a
state of balance.// What complementary therapy does// is help people
achieve this balance.// Treatment not only relieves the disease// but also
promotes general wellbeing.// How complementary therapy works// is still not
entirely clear.// Recent research// has compared it with traditional
medicine.// In one study conducted in Canada// a group of patients// who
had severe back pain// were treated either with complementary// or
traditional treatments// Patients who had complementary treatments// showed
faster rates of improvement.
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W: Hey, Josh. How are you doing? How are your new classes?
M: Oh, hi Ellen. Yeah my classes are going good so far. I really like my professors
and all, but unfortunately I’m having a few problems with my new roommate.
W: Oh, you’re not sharing with Bill again this year?
M: Unfortunately not. His older brother is renting a house in town, and Bill decided to
move in with him.
W: Oh, too bad. So what’s the problem with your new roommate? Is he really messy?
M: Actually, the problem is that I don’t think studying is his main priority. He’s mainly
interested in having a good time. He loves music, and he plays it quite loudly so it’s
difficult for me to study, and he often invites his friends over to play video games..
.sometimes till after midnight!
W: Wow, have you tried talking to him?
M: Yeah, I’ve spoken to him a few times about it. He’s actually a pretty nice guy. Just
a bit over enthusiastic, and more than a little inconsiderate. I wouldn’t mind so much
if I wasn’t hoping to get into medical school. Frankly though, I really need to tighten
up my grades this year if I’m going to have any hope of that!
W: Well, he sounds really insensitive. Did I tell you that I had a problem roommate in my
first year?
M: No, you didn’t. Do tell.
W: Yeah, she was the most unbelievably untidy person I’ve ever met. Clothes
everywhere, dirty food dishes all over the place. I just couldn’t put up with it
anymore, so I went to see a counselor.
M: So what happened?
W: They sent someone around to talk to her. It didn’t make much difference but
anyway, about a month later she decided to move out. Good riddance! Maybe you
should go talk to a counselor about the problems you’re having.
M: Well, I think I’ll give it a little more time before I take that step.
Meeting 3_Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters at the beginning of words

Prac ce
1. Last Sunday, I had a strange dream. I was walking up a long street. I came into a
small square, with a fountain. There was a big church. A bride was standing
outside, in a beau ful wedding dress. Suddenly there was a loud cry from a tall
building opposite. The bridegroom was looking out of a window on the fi h floor.
He jumped into the fountain, with a big splash. Then I woke up.
2. Stand with your back straight, and feet a li le way apart. Your toes should be
poin ng to the front. Swing your arms up. Keep them straight. Stretch up, with
your hands high up above your head. And relax.
 Put the backs of your hands on your ribs, just above the waist. Feel your ribs
move outwards as you breathe in. Take a deep breath, hold it, and breathe out.
Put your hands by your sides. Circle your head. This helps to relax the neck.
Put your head down in front. Turn it to the right. Now let your head drop back.
And round to the le . And in front again.
Put your hands on your hips. Bend to the side - first le then right. And rest!
3. Ever since the industrial revolu on// we have dumped waste// into the air.//
Consequently//atmospheric carbon dioxide levels// are now a third higher// than
in pre-industrial me.// The process may,// it has to be said,// have started long
before,// when we first burnt down trees// to make way for agriculture.//
However// over the last few decades// the rate of increase// has grown rapidly.//
Although its precise nature is unclear// there is an obvious rela onship//
between levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere// and higher global surface
temperatures.//
4. W: Hello. Can I help you?
M: Um, yeah. I’m interested in information on housing.
W: You’ve come to the right place. What would you like to know?
M: Well, first of all how do I apply for housing?
W: Oh, you should have received a set of guidelines and application forms in the
admissions packet you got when you were accepted to the university. You haven’t
received that yet?
M: I got it... but I guess I didn’t look through it carefully.
W: Okay, well that’s no problem. If you have time, you can fill out the application,
and pay the registration fee now.
M: There’s no rush, is there?
W: Well you’ve got another couple months before the deadline, but housing on
campus is at a premium right now. So if you wait too long, you not be able to get in.
M: Oh well, maybe I better do it today then.
I do have a few questions, though.
W: Sure, what do you want to know?
M: I’d really like to have a single room. Is that possible?
W: Unfortunately there’s a waiting list, and it’s extremely rare for freshmen to get a
single room, but there’s no harm in putting your name on the list.
M: Oh really... Well, can you tell me about the rooms? Like what they come with
and what I should bring.
W: Well every room comes with an extra long twin bed, but you need to bring your
own sheets. You’ll get a desk and chair, clothes closet and storage drawers, of
course.
M: Do the rooms have Internet?
W: Yes, you can connect either by Wi-Fi or Ethernet, but unfortunately, there’s a
$40 charge per semester. Each room does have a telephone, though, and local calls
are free... and so is the cable TV The residence halls are pretty well-equipped too.
There’s a free laundry room, kitchenette, lots of vending machines, and each floor
has a couple of nice lounges and common areas.
M: Cool. Can I bring a microwave?
W: No, sorry. That’s not permitted for safety reasons, but you can bring other
electronic gear like a small TV, your laptop, etc.