Bài tập Phát âm tiếng anh nâng cao – Unit 14: Tiền tố và dấu nhấn từ (1)

14.1 Complete the sentences with words from the box in B opposite. Underline the syllable that you think will have the main stress in these words.

EXAMPLE: They’re going to replace most of the workers with machines.

1 It’s …………………to forecast the weather too far ahead.

2 Thaven’t had time to …………………since I got back from holiday.

3 We have to ………………… her from working too hard.

4 Parking on a double yellow lime is ………………… .

Now listen and check your answers. Then say the sentences aloud.

14.2 Write the same words from exercise 14.1 {including the example) in the spaces in these conversations. Again, underline the syllables that you think will have the main stress in these words.

Example A: Would it be a wise investment? B: No, I think it would be very unwise.

1 A: Did you say you’ve misplaced your keys? B: No, I said I have to ………………… them.

2 A: I suppose it’s legal to bring alcohol into the country? B: No, it’s completely ………………… .

3 A: Did it take long to pack your case? B: Ages, but it won’t take long to ………………… it.

4 A: Did your teacher encourage you to do the maths course? B: No, she tried to ………………… me from doing it.

Now listen, check your answers and say the B parts aloud.

14.3 Write the verbs from the box in the correct column according to the usual pronunciation of the de- or re- prefix. Some are done for you.

debug     deflate     deform     delineate     demote     deregulate     descend

destabilise     devalue     reapphy     reflect     recharge     reconsider     refresh

relapse     replace     resit     restructure     review

/di:-/	/dɪ-/	/ri:-/	/rɪ/
debug	deflate	reapply	reflect

 

Now listen and check your answers. Then say the words aloud.

14.4 Choose words from D opposite to complete the pairs of sentences. Use the same word in each pair. Think about the pronunciation of the words you have written and say the sentences aloud.

EXAMPLE: a The band hasn’t played together for years, but they’ve said they’ll reform for the charity concert. (/,ri:’fɔ:m/ = form again)

b The government are going to reform health care. (/rɪ‘fɔ:m/ = improve)

1 a She’d been seriously ill and it took her a long time to …………………. .

b The chair was badly stained, so we had to ……………… se it.

2 a He hasn’t agreed yet to ………………for the club for the next baseball season.

b If working conditions don’t t improve soon, she’s threatening to ……………… .

3 a When the phone rang, I forgor how many books I’d already put i in n the box, so I had to ……………… them.

b He liked to ……………… his wartime experiences to anyone who’d listen.

Now listen and check.

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