063 mock second test

Prof Francisco Zabala - 2016 PHONETICS I – MOCK EXAM 1) Transcribe and read ead the following conversation Sweet Dreams A: I had an amazing dream d last night B: You haven't had one for fo a very long time, have you? A: Yes, you’re right I was a cowboy in Colorado lorado I had to move 200 catt ttle I could feel the heatt of the sun s and hear the cows It too ook three days and each evening I made a camp near a river and slept by the fire with my rifle rif B: You have amazing dreams! dr Did you get there safely in i the end? 10 A: Yes I arrived ed at six o'clock and stayed there that night 11 There was peace pea and quiet It really was a great adventure 12 I didn't want to wake up! Dreams don't last long lo enough 13 Not when they are as exciting as this one was! was 2) Classify the phonemes s in the word shaded in black Describe each feature you mention 3) Discuss whether the underlined words in italics are used in their weak or strong form 4) Discuss the spelling rules that help you predict the pronunciation of the sections in bold 5) Discuss the articulation of the elements shaded in gray Prof Francisco Zabala - 2016 PHONETICS I – MOCK EXAM 1) Transcribe and read ead the following conversation In the Botanical Garden Gar A: Bruce, ce, look at that notice over there! B: Where exactly? actly? A: On your left Can you see it? “Exotic specimens ecimens Please, P close the door when you come in.” B: Why you think thi we have to so? I don’t understand u it A: Because cool air isn’t beneficial ficial for these tropical plants, as they come from distant countries countr where the weather wea is extremely hot and damp d mp What are you looking at, Darling? 10 B: It’s a Venus fly trap It’s a strange plant that eats some 11 small bugs 12 A: How disgusting! Take Ta care For God’s sake, don’t touch it 13 Why you always have to be all over the place, son? s 2) Classify the phonemes in the word shaded in black Describe each feature you mention 3) Discuss whether the underlined words in italics are used in their weak or strong form 4) Discuss the spelling rules that help you predict the pronunciation of the sections in bold 5) Discuss the articulation of the elements shaded in gray Prof Francisco Zabala - 2016 PHONETICS I – MOCK EXAM 1) Transcribe and read the following conversation Trying to Keep Fit 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 A: Good afternoon YMCA Can I help you? B: Yes, please I would like to ask about women’s exercise classes I’m trying to lose weight A: We are launching our latest program, starting on March 20th We have aerobics during the afternoon or evening There are sessions in the pool, too B: Wonderful! How much does it cost? A: It depends on what you’re looking for Some classes meet twice a week, and they average $14 B: Do members of the club get discounts? A: Indeed You pay half price B: I see That sounds awesome! How can I pay? A: You can either pay in cash when you register, or you can pay by credit card You don’t have to come by especially for that We can the paper work while you take your first lesson B: Thank you A: Thank you 1) Classify the phonemes in the word shaded in black Describe each feature you mention 2) Discuss whether the underlined words in italics are used in their weak or strong form 3) Discuss the spelling rules that help you predict the pronunciation of the sections in bold 4) Discuss the articulation of the elements shaded in gray