文档介绍：Lecture 4 Rhythm & Intonation Rhythm of English Speech Rhythm pattern in English is based on stress — variation of words or syllables that have strong stress with those that have weaker stress. English speakers make some parts of words or some words stronger and clearer than the rest. Rhythm of English Speech 句子重音与弱音在连贯的句子中交替出现,形成了轻重交替、抑扬顿挫、跌宕起伏的音乐节奏感,使话语说起来朗朗上口、有起有伏,听起来节拍鲜明、优美动听。从时间上来说,如果某一重读音节算一拍的话,那么,句中的各轻读(弱化)音节则只有 1/3 至 1/2 拍。●●●●● This is the book that I bought in the store on my visit to the ● city. Unit 12 ( 录音开始部分) Listen for Stressed Words in 10 sentences. 1. Keep the dogs, and the cats and the snakes. 2. Keep the pigs, and the cows and the sheep. 3. Grow some beans, and some dates and some rice. 4. Buy me some maps, and some pens and some books. 5. Buy some more desks, and some chairs and some boards. 6. Buy me some meat, and some fish and some fruit. … Video Time ? Listen to the remarks by the president in a national address to America ’ s school children. ? Pay attention to the rhythm in his speech, noticing how the alternation of weak forms and strong forms in his speaking helps him impress the audience. Impressive remarks (read loudly) ? These people eeded because they understood that you can't let your failures define you -- you have to let your failures teach you. You have to let them show you what to do differently the next time. So if you get into trouble, that doesn't mean you're a troublemaker, it means you need to try harder to act right. If you get a bad grade, that doesn't mean you're stupid, it just means you need to spend more time studying. Impressive remarks ? No one's born being good at all things. You e good at things through hard work. You're not a varsity athlete the first time you play a new sport. You don't hit every note the first time you sing a song. You've got to practice . The same principle applies to your schoolwork. Impressive remarks ? Don't be afraid to ask quest