Unit 5 Speaking Writing.pptVIP

Speaking A Talk time: stress in nouns and verbs I want to write a report. Tom reported his discoveries to the professor. Some words are used both as n. and v. As nouns, the stress is on the first syllable. As verbs, the stress is on the second syllable. Underline the stressed syllable in each of words in italics. SIMON Did the audience like the way he conducted the orchestra last night? DEBBIE Yes, in fact they presented him with flowers after the concert. SIMON I wish I’d been there. DEBBIE To see him get a present? SIMON No, to he