In order to fix the intonation of the author's words in your mind, ear and speech habits repeat the sentences yourself until they sound perfectly natural to you

24. Read the following drill sentences according to Model 3. Concentrate your attention on the intonation of the author's words preceding direct speech:

1. She said: "I like drama and ballet, but I don't quite like opera." 2. He said: "The attendant showed us to our seats and gave us the programme." 3. She said: "Please book two more tickets for me." 4. He said: "Would you like to go to the theatre with me?" 5. The attendant said: "Would you like the programme?" 6. She asked: "What do you think of the play?" 7. She asked: "Have you got any seats for tomorrow?" 8. She said: "The acting was excellent."

25. Read the following dialogue. Express proper attitudes. Concentrate on the intonation of the author's words:

"I've come up to talk to you," my mother said, "while you are getting ready. Who's going to be at the party?"

"I don't know," I said.

"Will you enjoy it?" my mother asked.

"I hope so," I said.

"You've only got fifteen minutes," my mother said.

"Yes, I know."

"Can I help you?" my mother asked.

"No, thanks awfully," I said.

"Will Betty be there?"

"No," I said.

"Why not?"

"Because the people giving the party don't know her."

"That's funny," my mother said. "I wonder why they don't. Isn't that funny, their not knowing her?"

"Why?"

"Well because it is," my mother said. "Why don't you introduce her to them? They'd like her. I've always liked Betty... I like that dress. It suits you. It doesn't make you look old like some of the things you wear. What on earth are you doing to your hair?"

"Putting it on top."

"Oh, I don't like that," my mother said. "Why are you doing it like that?"

"I like it."

"Your father won't like it," my mother said. "Good heavens, your stockings are transparent."

"Yes."

"What's the good of wearing transparent stockings if your legs are blue?" my mother asked. "Are you going to wear your boots and take your shoes with you in a bag?"

"No," I said.

"You've only got five minutes now," my mother said.

"Yes, I know."

"Will Sammy be there?" my mother asked.

"I think so."

"Oh good," my mother said. "I hope you'll be nice and polite to him. You will, won't you?"

'"Yes."

"Yes, try," my mother said. "Would you like him to come to tea?" "No."

"Oh, all right," my mother said. "But I think you're very silly, that's all. I remember I didn't really like your father very much when I first met him, but you won't take any notice of anything I can say. Can you walk in these shoes?"

"Yes."

"You are going to be late, aren't you?" my mother said.

"Yes."

"Oh!" my mother cried. "You're not wearing your cardigan. Why have you taken it off? Why aren't you wearing your cardigan?"

"Because I am not going to," I said.

"You'll be sorry," my mother said, "when the others are all enjoying themselves and you are sitting near the fire with your teeth chattering and a red nose. Sammy won't find that attractive."

"I'm ready now," I said. "Good-bye."

"Enjoy yourself, good-bye."

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