PARCIAL 1

TEMA 1

1. Transcribe the following sentences, making all possible phonemic adjustment (24 p.)

1. Among the tested young black men, those who were COVID positive represent 20 per cent of the population.
2. It's important to know what period the published figures refer to in order to manage the risks.
3. York State University gift store presents unique ideas for mid-year graduation ceremonies.
4. This change in terminology reflects an individual preference for an easy presentation of the data.

2. Choose the option with the largest number of possible phonemic adjustments. (Consider elision assimilation and
compression. It may be useful to transcribe the sentences before you choose the correct answer) (16 p.)

1. In 2020, virtual classes helped us accommodate participants at multiple sites around the country.
2. In mid-March, Ross Johnson, a high school English teacher, asked his students to read "The Great Gatsby"
online.
3. When it comes to unpacking the shopping few of us really check the advice on the packet and just stick stuff
in the cupboard or fridge as you've always done.

3. Mark stress on the following single and compound words (20 p)

Dutch courage ballot box

characterise demonstrative

windscreen wiper inevitably

ideology bitter-sweet

accuracy incinerator

purse-snatcher language teaching

Middle East responsibility

differentiate washing powder

metabolism lady bird

Ford Foundation apologising

a. Mark prominence in the following sentences (28p.)

1. To my eye, the CNN news reader looks better without any make-up.

2. If you don't want to have a heart attack, you should calm down a bit.

3. Who could think that Paris, of all places, would turn against it?

4. It's snowing out there. Why don't you come in?

5. Is it possible for you to dumb down the idea now?

6. She pointed out several key issues to handle.

7. I wonder which path to take.

b. Based on the criteria for marking prominence studied in class, choose the most appropriate option in each of
the following sets of utterances. (Do not think of any contrastive or emphatic use unless it is absolutely clear from
the linguistic context provided) (12 p.)

1.

a. The 'A'TM made its de'but in 'north London in 'June '196'7

b. The 'AT'M made its 'debut in north 'London in' June 1'96'7

c. The 'AT'M made its 'debut in 'north 'London in 'June '196'7

d. None of them is the most likely

2.

a. She 'put 'him off with the ex'cuse that she had 'too 'much work to do.

b. She 'put him 'off with the ex'cuse that she had 'too much 'work to do.

c. She put 'him 'off with the 'excuse that she had 'too much 'work to 'do.

d. Two options are the most likely

3.

a. It was 'hard to fore'see the 'far reaching 'consequences of their de'cision.

b. It was 'hard to fore'see the 'far 'reaching 'consequences of their 'decision.

c. It was 'hard to foresee the 'far reaching consequences of their de'cision.

d. It was 'hard to fore'see the 'far reaching 'consequences of their decision.

4.

a. 'View the 'latest news on 'Middle East con'flicts on C'N'N.

b. View the latest 'news on Middle East 'conflicts on C'NN.

c. View the latest 'news on Middle 'East con'flicts on 'CNN.

d. 'View the 'latest news on 'Middle East 'conflicts on CN'N.

TEMA 2

1. Transcribe the following sentences, making all possible phonemic adjustment (24 p.)

1. This rate can be a good metric because it can indicate the level of testing relative to the outbreak.
2. In a complete yoga lesson plan, you can practise mindful intention to protect yourself from stress.
3. I cannot figure out how the iPad could use the iPhone connection with the hot spot off.
4. We produced shopping bags, folding and rigid boxes that can combine the traditional and the trendy.

2. Choose the option with the largest number of possible phonemic adjustments. (Consider elision assimilation and
compression. It may be useful to transcribe the sentences before you choose the correct answer) (16 p.)
 1. A new analysis shows that one point eight billion people have at least some of the underlying health
conditions that can worsen cases of Covid-19.
2. Strength training improves your economy of movement meaning the amount of energy mat you expend to
complete task.
3. To choose your subject, exploring what you enjoy at school is a good beginning point.

3. Mark stress on the following single and compound words (20 p.)

centimetre architecture

Inadequacy aptitude test

Spanish onion dark green

April Fool's Day facilitator

Imitative appreciation

cease fire role playing

consideration labour-saving

Red Cross sophisticated

Woolworth Building preparatory

administrative sick pay

4.

a. Mark prominence in the following sentences (28 p.)

1. On the other hand, there were long-lasting side effects of the experiments.

2. A How many files did you count?

B. About forty. Actually, forty-one

3. Why don't you put the house in order and stop that fight they're having.

4. Can you hold on a moment? The 'president's speaking.

5. I would very much appreciate it if you could say something.

6. "Nobody is going he retorted

b. Based on the criteria for marking prominence studied in class, choose the most appropriate option in each of
the following sets of utterances. (Do not think of any contrastive or emphatic use unless it is absolutely clear from
the linguistic context provided) (12 p.)

1.

a. The 'men are ac'cused of 'making racist re'marks to the angry taxi driver.

b. The 'men are ac'cused of 'making 'racist remarks to the 'angry 'taxi driver.

c. The 'men are ac'cused of making 'racist re'marks to the 'angry taxi 'driver.

d. The 'men are ac'cused of making 'racist re'marks to the 'angry 'taxi driver

2.
a. Tony 'Blair declared that 'not only the 'US but also 'Britain 'had been attacked.

b. 'Tony Blair 'declared that 'not only the 'U'S but also 'Britain had 'been attacked.

c. 'Tony 'Blair declared that 'not only the U'S but also 'Britain had been at'tacked.

d. 'Tony 'Blair declared that 'not 'only the 'US but also 'Britain had been at'tacked

3.

a. My 'favourite 'teacher is 'fine 'chess player. She's got some 'state-level 'tournaments.

b. 'My favourite 'teacher is 'fine chess 'player. She's got some state-'level 'tournaments.

c. 'My favourite 'teacher is 'fine 'chess player. She's got some 'state-'level tournaments.

d. My 'favourite 'teacher is 'fine chess 'player. She's got some 'state-level 'tournaments

4.

a. A well-'chosen ca'reer can make 'you more than happy at 'times.

b. A 'well-chosen ca'reer can make you 'more than 'happy at times

c. A 'well-chosen 'career can make you 'more than 'happy at times.

d. A 'well-chosen 'career can 'make you 'more than happy at 'times.

PARCIAL 2

1. In the following text, mark ONLY prominent syllables. (25%)

I have decided I need to do something with my car because it’s always breaking down. I've got a friend who's a

mechanic and he says there are various things. For example, there's a problem with the gear box, as it doesn't go

into fourth gear. He also tells me the braking's bad. The brake shoes are worn down and must be replaced. In the

end, it will be cheaper to get a brand-new car than to have it fixed every so often.

2. In the following conversation, mark the intonation features studied in class. (25%)

A: Hi. I've just checked in and wonder if you could help me.

B: I’ll be happy to try.

A: Well first, are we near the CN Tower?

B: The CN Tower? It's very close. It's only about a ten minute walk.

A: Oh, good. Can you tell me if there any good restaurants nearby?

B: Lots. Erm, one good one is the Cafe Giovanni. It’s casual but they have very good food and live music in the

evenings.

A: Sounds wonderful. Oh, and need to cash some traveller's checks, but I don't know what time the banks close.

B: Most banks don't close unri5 30 on weekdays, but some have extended hours.

A: Thank you very much.

3. For each of the following statements, choose the right option. (20%)

a) The notion of common ground' as introduced by Brazil refers to…

● the fact that speakers have the same opinions of the world.

● knowledge about the world, including the experiences the speakers share.

● the setting where a conversation takes place.

● none of the above.

b) The level tone (-) is typically used when the speaker is...
● interested in the new information that is being introduced.

● giving information that is considered to be routined or established.

 ● showing amazement at something that was recently discovered.

● interested in presenting himself/herself as in control of the discourse.

c) Intonation in questions depends largely on...
● their syntactic structures.

● their communicative functions and syntactic structures.

● the communicative functions they are supposed to fulfil.

● None of the above.

d) One of the following items contains an instance in which the speaker can clearly be interpreted as seeking
the agreement of the hearer…
● // Get ↘ out of here // ↗will you//

● // Is that 'Dr. Peter ↗ Stevensson please //

● // She's Va'nessa ↘ Herring // my 'best ↘ friend //

● // And you were 'very ↘ scared // ↘ weren't you //

e) In spoken language, a word as usually made prominent when it…
● introduces a contrast with previously introduced items.

● contains information already present in the immediate context.

● presents information that enlarges the common ground between the speaker and the hearer.

● Two of the options are correct.

4. Dictation. Mark intonation following the conventions used in class. (30%)

A: So you said you enjoy painting. I guess you're good at it, aren't you?

B: Yes, I think I am. There's an exhibition of some paintings of mine at the focal art gallery now.

A: Wow! I'd love to see your art some day! Would you take me there?

B: Of course! I'm going tomorrow night. Come with me.

A: Oh, I'm sorry. I've got dinner with my school friends tomorrow night.

B: That's fine. You said you were 'tree on Mondays What about Monday morning?

A: Sure! I'll look forward to it!