广东省增城市小楼中学八年级英语上册Module3CultureandhistoryUnit6AncientstoriesSpeaking课件讲述.ppt

U6 Ancient Stories Speaking A Talk time Rhythm (strong and weak sounds) In stressed syllables, we give the vowels a strong pronunciation (clear and long). In unstressed syllables, we give the vowels a weak pronunciation (unclear and short). This adds rhythm to words and sentences when we speak. A1 Say these words. Make the underlined vowels strong. Make the dotted vowels weak. except enter secret pyramid fantastic A2 Say these words. Mark the strong and weak vowels as above. about collect nobody animal invention A3 Listen to these sentences. Pay attention to the rhythm of each sentence. 1. There’s a plane for America every day. 2. Denise has gone to work. She will be back at five o’clock. 3. How much does a ticket to Tokyo cost? 4. When you see Simon, can you give this book to him? A4 Listen to the poem below. Pay attention to the rhythm. There once was a man called Ed Heath, Who sat on his set of false teeth. He said, with a start, “Oh, bless my poor heart! I’ve bitten myself underneath!” First, choose the characters. 1. Captain 2. Soldier 3. Man 4. Greek soldier A 5. Greek soldier B 6. Narrator Second, find your partner and practice for five minutes. * . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 一个单词以tion结尾，重读落在倒数第二个音节。 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Do you like acting out plays? *