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    This document provides speaking tips for expressing interest in what others say during a conversation. It recommends making comments like "Wow!" or asking follow up questions. Proper intonation, with the voice rising on the last stressed syllable of a statement, can also show interest. The document ends with questions about identity, both in person and online.

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    This document provides speaking tips for expressing interest in what others say during a conversation. It recommends making comments like "Wow!" or asking follow up questions. Proper intonation, with the voice rising on the last stressed syllable of a statement, can also show interest. The document ends with questions about identity, both in person and online.

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    This document provides speaking tips for expressing interest in what others say during a conversation. It recommends making comments like "Wow!" or asking follow up questions. Proper intonation, with the voice rising on the last stressed syllable of a statement, can also show interest. The document ends with questions about identity, both in person and online.

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    SPEAKING PRACTICE 1

    Unit 1: Identity
    1. Speaking skill: Expressing interest in ideas you hear
    During a conversation or informal discussion, you can show interest in what other
    people are saying by:
    Making comments
    • Wow! / Really? / You’re kidding! / That sounds interesting.
    Repeating part of what you heard
    • Sorry, you left college after only ten weeks?
    Asking follow-up questions
    • So how did you decide which course to apply for?
    • Why did you change your major to engineering?
    2. Pronunciation for speaking: Using intonation to express interest
    Statements in English naturally have falling intonation. The speaker’s voice
    goes up on the last stressed syllable of a sentence, then falls:

    3. Questions:
    1. How important is it to protect your identity in this digital age?
    2. What factors do you think might influence your self-identity in the future?
    3. How do you display your identity in person?
    4. How do you display your identity online?

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