1、Better English Pronunciation for CommunicationA Practical Course for Students of EnglishByWang GuizhenFaculty of English Language&CultureGuangdong University of Foreign StudiesReading Practice I shall have to try and get some cash from our bank at lunchtime.Then we can let them have the money that t
2、hey want as soon as they like.What are they asking us to pay them?Objectives of the Course This course is intended to help the students to improve their English pronunciation,including such elements as 1)the correct pronunciation of individual phonemes and words in English 2)the rhythmic patterns of
3、 the English language 3)patterns and functions of English intonation,To communicate more effectively with English pronunciation&intonationWhy English Pronunciation?nThere is a need -To improve intelligibility -To enhance listening comprehension nThere is a dream -To speak like a native speakernThere
4、 is a must -To become more effective in oral communicationCourse content1.English phonemes:correct discrimination and pronunciation2.Stress of English words and sentences:basic rules and functions3.English rhythmic patterns:basic features and functions4.English intonation:structures,functions and us
5、e Textbook英语语音教程英语语音教程English Pronunciation&IntonationFor Communication 王桂珍王桂珍 编著编著高等教育出版社高等教育出版社2005Reference books1.Cruttenden,A.,Gimsons Pronunciation of English,Edward Arnold Limited&Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press,20012.Gimson,A.C.,An Introduction to Pronunciation of English,London
6、:Arhold,1970.3.OConnor,J.D.Better English Pronunciation,Cambridge University Press,1967 Assessment Class work 50%Exam 50%1.Written Exam(30%):Discrimination of phonemes and the meaning of sentences,marking of the prominence and intonation of sentences.2.Oral Exam(70%):Reading of short passages and di
7、alogues,oral interview,etc.EnglishWest Germanic languageAbout 325 million native speakers:Britain,56 millionthe USA,232 million Canada,24 million Australia&New Zealand 17 millionThe sole official language in 20+countriesThe most important language of commerce The most widely learned second languageG
8、eneral British&General AmericanGBGA kit,ship,bridge,milk,myth,busy dress,step,neck,edge,shelf,friend trap,tap,back,badge,hand,cancel lot,stop,sock,possible,quality truck,cup,suck,budge,pulse,trunk foot,put,bush,full,good,look,wolf :bath,staff,brass,ask,dance,calf cloth,cough,broth,cross,long:rnurse,
9、hurt,lurk,burst,jerk,term i:ifleece,speak,leave,feel,key,people GBGAee face,tape,cake,raid,veil,steak,day :palm,psalm,father,bra,spa,larger :thought,taught,sauce,jaw,broad o goat,soap,joke,home,know,so u:ugoose,loop,shoot,tomb,huge,view a a price,ripe,write,arrive,try,buy choice,avoid,noise,join,toy
10、,royal a a mouth,out,house,loud,crowd,cow (rnear,beer,sincere,fear,beard e e(rsquare,care,fair,pear,scarce,vary :(rstart,far,bark,carve,farm,heart :(rnorth,for,short,scorch,born,warm :o(rforce,four,sport,porch,borne,story (r cure,poor,tourist,pure,plural,jury British Prime Minister:Blair reports on
11、his visit to US 2004-04-19.rmnWith permission Mr Speaker I should like to make a statement on my visit to the United States from 15 to 16 April.In New York I met the UN Secretary General Kofi Annan,and in Washington President Bush.With them both,the two main points of discussion were Iraq and the Mi
12、ddle East Peace Process.nOn Iraq,there is no doubt the present situation is very difficult.Since mid March the US have suffered 123 military fatalities,of which 112 were killed in hostile action.One Ukrainian soldier was also killed in Al Kut during recent disturbances.nA number of contractors have
13、been targeted since the middle of March.In addition to a number of US civi-lians killed,one British,one Italian and one Canadian security guard,two Finnish businessmen,three Germans and one Dutch contractor have been killed.nMost security incidents continue to occur in the Sunni Triangle north west
14、of Baghdad.This includes the town of Fallujah where the US Marines have set up a cordon against Sunni insurgents.US forces are also deployed around Najaf,where Muqtadr al Sadrs supporters are still ensconced.There is currently a pause in military activity in Fallujah and Najaf to allow discussion wi
15、th those involved.Former US President:The former US president Bill Clinton.rmnThank you very much,thank you.Thank you very much to Executive Tung,Mrs.Tung,members of your government and citizens of Hong Kong.Hillary and I and our delegation including several members of the United States Congress,and
16、 members of our cabinet and other Americans are all delighted to be here tonight.n nHong Kong is a world symbol of trade,enterprise,freedom and global interdependence.Visitors come here for fashion and food.The world consumes your electronics products and your movies.And every American,who has ever
17、wanted to travel anywhere,has wanted to come to Hong Kong.This is,it is true,the first visit to Hong Kong of a President and a fortuitous one for me that I can come and wish all of you a happy anniversary.But it is not my first trip to Hong Kong.My wife and I have both been here in our previous live
18、s,or as we say when we are back home,back when we had a life.nI want you to know that the United States considers Hong Kong vital to the future not only of China and Asia,but of the United States and the world as well.Our ties must grow stronger and they will.And this present financial crisis too,wi
19、ll pass,if we work together with discipline and vision to lift the fortunes of our neighbors.Believe me there is no one in America who is not eagerly awaiting the resumption of real growth and stability in the Asian economy and we are prepared to do whatever we can to support it.We also appreciate w
20、hat China and Hong Kong have done and the price that has been paid to stablize the situation.nSo let us look forward to the future,with all its vitality and all its unpredictable events.Some will be difficult but most will be very good if,as I said to President Jiang,we stay on the right side of his
21、tory.Queen Elizabeths speech 2004-11-23queensspeech231104.rmnMy Lords and Members of the House of CommonsnMy Government will continue to pursue policies which entrench economic stability and promote growth and prosperity.nMy Government will continue to reform the public services to ensure they provi
22、de more security and opportunity for all.nMy Government attaches the highest importance to extending educational opportunity so that all individuals can realise their full potential and the country can benefit from the talents of all its people.A Bill will be introduced to streamline the regime of s
23、chool inspections to help raise standards for every child in every school.nPRIME MINISTER AHERN:20050317-3.v.rmnMr.President,First Lady,its a great honor to be,again,with you on this very special day.St.Patricks Day is one of joy and celebration for Irish communities all over the world.Its a time wh
24、en members of the extended Irish family and friends express pride in our homeland and in the bonds that tie us to Ireland.Nowhere is this more true than in the United States,where Irish heritage has been fostered and cherished for generations.Mr.President,were very honored that we again share this s
25、pecial Irish day with you here at the White House.nThis symbolic ceremony of the presentation of shamrock epitomizes the enduring ties between Ireland and the United States.Today provides a unique opportunity to celebrate our shared heritage,as well as the strength and diversity of our bilateral rel
26、ations,which continue to prosper and evolve in an ever-changing world.President Bush:nMr.Prime Minister,I want to thank you for your tireless work in the struggle against terrorism on St.Patricks Island.I appreciate your leadership.I appreciate your strength of character.I appreciate your vision.It
27、takes courage to work the path-to walk the path of peace.And your leadership,Mr.Prime Minister,is appreciated not only in your nation but in ours,as well.As you work for peace,our government and the American people will stand with you.nToday,America and Ireland are united in many ways.The economies
28、of our two countries are closely tied.Were working together to bring freedom and justice to Afghanistan and the Balkans and other countries that have now known it.We share a common commitment to the values preached by St.Patrick:liberty under God and the dignity of all human persons.SummaryElements
29、of good English pronunciationnto pronounce correctly the individual speech sounds of Englishnto pronounce correctly the speech sounds in their combinations in isolated words as well as in sentencesnto speak fluently with correct rhythm,including the correct placement of stresses and pauses and the t
30、ransition of sounds according to the contextnto speak with appropriate intonation according to the context Phonetic element ExamplesPhonemesCombination of sounds Sound linkingWord stressRhythmic patternWeak formsSentence stressIntonation20 vowels&24 consonantscameraWas all of it eaten?present vs pre
31、sentHow did you manage to finish it?fish and chips Were you there last night?No,John was there.I beg your pardon.I beg your pardon?English vowels&vowel classificationThe English pure vowels can be classified according to the height of the raised part of the tonguethe part of the tongue raisedthe pos
32、ition of the lips i:e u:I :high mid-high mid-low lowfrontcentralbackVowel Charts:English Pure Vowels:botEnglish consonants&consonant classificationThe English consonants can be classified according toplace of articulationmanner of articulationvoicing,i.e.voiced or voiceless Place of articulationMann
33、er of articulationBilabialLabio-DentalDentalAlveolarPalato-alveolarPalatalVelarGlotal Plosive (清清)(浊)pbtdk Fricative (清清)(浊)fv sz hAffricate (清清)(浊)Nasal mnLaterallApproximantwrjEnglish ConsonantsnIve got a week off.nDont rush into anything.nWrap it in a scarf.nYour aunt is very ill.nIts about a fam
34、ily on a farm.nIt ends at a quarter to eleven.nThe actors all went onto the stage at the end.nPut it in a big envelope and lock it up.Reading Practice I shall have to try and get some cash from our bank at lunchtime.Then we can let them have the money that they want as soon as they like.What are the
35、y asking us to pay them?Reading Practice I shall have to try and get some cash from our bank at lunchtime.Then we can let them have the money that they want as soon as they like.What are they asking us to pay them?(15/41)英英语语音音网网络课程程练习建建议卡卡UNIT _Class：_Name:_练习名称练习题编号学生输入内容系统显示的正确答案内容系统的反馈信息校对人员对错误的简短描述Thank you very much!
