语调训练初级材料(Jazz Chant).docx

1. These are my blue jeans
That’s my shirt.
This red shirt?
No, that brown shirt.
Those are my shoes.
These brown shoes?
No, those black shoes.
This is my jacket.
That green jacket?
No, this blue jacket.
That’s my t-shirt.
This white t-shirt?
No, that red t-shirt.
These are my jeans.
Those black jeans?
No, these blue jeans.
Those are my shorts.
These green shorts?
No, those white shorts.
Jazz Chants 是一种通过节奏来表达语言的方法，它把有节奏的美式英语口语与美国传统的爵士乐节奏联系起来，是一种自然语言的再现。Jazz Chants所表现的不是一种夸大了的韵文效果，而更像节奏强烈的对话、诗歌。其节奏、重音、语调和我们平时听到美国人在生活中对话时的节奏、重音和语调是一模一样的。
2. I get up at seven thirty
Here’s my day. This is what I do.
I get up at seven o’clock.
Seven o’clock?
Seven o’clock.
I take a shower at seven thirty.
Seven thirty?
Seven thirty.
I have breakfast at seven forty-five.
Seven forty-five?
Seven forty-five.
I go to school at eight fifteen.
Eight fifteen?
Eight fifteen.
I start classes at nine o’clock.
Nine o’clock?
Nine o’clock.
I have lunch at one o’clock.
One o’clock?
One o’clock.
I go home at five fifteen.
Five fifteen?
Five fifteen.
I have dinner at seven thirty.
Seven thirty?
Seven thirty.
I go to bed at ten forty-five.
Ten forty-five?
Ten forty-five.
And then I start all over again…

3. I do karaoke on Wednesdays
Mondays, Mondays.
What do you do on Mondays?
On Mondays I usually listen to jazz music.
Tuesdays, Tuesdays.
What do you do on Tuesdays?
On Tuesdays I sometimes go for a drive.
Wednesdays, Wednesdays.
What do you do on Wednesdays?
On Wednesdays I always play the guitar.
Thursdays, Thursdays.
What do you do on Thursdays?
On Thursdays I often go to a rock concert.
Fridays, Fridays.
What do you do on Fridays?
On Fridays I always do karaoke.
Weekends, weekends.
What do you do on weekends?

4. I can play basketball.
Yoga, yoga, I can do yoga.
Can you do yoga, too?
I can’t do yoga, but I can do karate.
Can you do karate, too?
I can’t do karate, but I can play baseball.
Can you play baseball, too?
I can’t play baseball, but I can ice-skate.
Can you ice-skate, too?
I can’t ice-skate, but I can ski.
Can you ski, too?
I can’t ski, but I can play volleyball, too?
Can you
play volleyball, too?

5. Where can I buy a ticket?
Excuse me, where’s the coffee shop?
Not here! It’s behind the ticket office.
Excuse me, where’s the coffee shop?
Not here! It’s across from the exit.
Excuse me, where’s the coffee shop?
Not here! It’s between the phone booths and the luggage lockers.
Excuse me, where’s the coffee shop?
Not here! It’s in front of the restrooms.
Excuse me, is this the coffee shop?
Yes, it is. But sorry, it’s closed!

6.I'm babysitting on Monday.
Would you like to go out on Monday?
No, sorry, I can?t.
Why not?
I'm babysitting on Monday.

Would you like to go out on Tuesday?
No, sorry, I can't.
Why not?
I'm doing my laundry on Tuesday.

Would you like to go out on Wednesday?
No, sorry, I can't.
Why not?
I'm working overtime on Wednesday.

Would you like to go out on Thursday?
No, sorry, I can't.
Why not?
I'm working out on Thursday.

Would you like to go out on Friday?
No, sorry, I can't.
Why not?
I'm visiting relatives on Friday.

Would you like to go out on weekend?
Well? maybe!
7.Add some salt & pepper
Wash, wash, wash the lettuce.
Slice, slice, slice the cheese.
Put some butter on the bread.
Can I have my sandwich, please?

Fry, fry, fry the tomatoes.
Put them on a pizza base.
Add some cheese and bake it slowly.
Mmm. Can I have a taste?

8.I have a headache
Head, head, I have a headache.
I have a headache,
And my eyes hurt!

Stomach, stomach, I have a stomach ache.
I have a stomach ache,
And I have the flu!

Ear, ear, I have an earache.
I have an earache,
And I have a fever!

Tooth, tooth, I have a toothache.
I have a toothache,
And a sore throat!

Back, back, I have a backache.
I have a backache,
And my knee hurts!

I have a headache, I have an earache,
A toothache, a backache,
And a sore throat.

My eyes hurt, my knee hurts, I have a stomach ache.
I have a fever,
And I have the flu!

Oh, dear. Next, please!
On weekends I usually stay in bed!

9.I'll have soup, please
What would you like for your appetizer?
I'll have soup.
I'll have salad.
I'll have salad, too.
Two salads and one soup for table number two.

What would you like for your entree?
I'll have fish.
I'll have beef.
I'll have stir-fried pork.
One fish, one beef, one stir-fried pork for table number four.

What would you like for your dessert?
I'll have ice cream.
I'll have fruit tart.
Nothing, thanks, for me.
One ice cream and one fruit tart for table number three.

10.I got engaged in January
A: Did you hear the gossip? Did you hear the news?
B: No, I didn't, what's the story? Tell me all the news!
A: Well, Mr. Smith retired last month.
B: Mr. Smith retired?
A: And Mrs. Jones moved last week.
B: Mrs. Jones moved?
A: Mr. Green got married in June.
B: Mr. Green got married?
A: And a week ago, Dick Harper died.
B: Dick Harper died?
A: I think that's it. I'd better go! I have a lot to do.
B: Well, thanks a lot. It was really good to talk to you.

B: Did you hear the gossip? Did you hear the news?
C: No, I didn't, what's the story? Tell me all the news!
B: Well, Mr. Smith retired last month.
C: Mr. Smith retired?
B: And Mrs. Jones moved last week.
C: Mrs. Jones moved?
B: Mr. Green got married in June.
C: Mr. Green got married?
B: And a week ago, Dick Harper died.
C: Dick Harper died?
B: I think that's it. I'd better go! I have a lot to do.
C: Well, thanks a lot. It was really good to talk to you.
11.My computer's crashed
Computer, computer,
I love my computer.
My printer, my keyboard, my mouse.
I never have problems,
I use it all day.
I never go out of the house!

Computer, computer,
I hate my computer.
My modem, my disk drive, my screen.
I always have problems,
It?s driving me crazy.
Computers make me want to scream!

12.He's passed his driving test
Upset, upset,
I'm really upset.
I've had an argument with my boyfriend,
I'm really upset.

Relieved, relieved,
I'm really relieved.
I've found my wallet,
I'm really relieved.

Disappointed, disappointed,
I'm really disappointed,
I've failed my driving test,
I'm really disappointed.

Thrilled, thrilled,
I'm really thrilled.
I've won the lottery,
And now I'm rich!

13.May I switch off the light?
May I turn down the air conditioning?
Do you mind if I lower the blind?
Is it all right if I put away these files?
I don't mind! I don't mind! I don't mind!

Is it all right if I switch off the light?
Do you mind if I close the door?
May I switch on the fan?
Sure! Sure! Sure!

14.I twisted my ankle
Ow!
What happened?
I was lifting a heavy bag and I hurt my back!

Ow!
What happened?
I was changing a light bulb and I got an electric shock!

Ow!
What happened?
I was slicing an onion and I cut my finger!

Ow!
What happened?
I was making some tea and I burned my hand!

Ow!
What happened?
I was climbing a ladder and I fell off and broke my leg!

15.I feel so embarrassed
I'm frustrated! My computer?s been crashing all day.
I'm heartbroken. I've been fighting with my girlfriend again.

I'm lonely. I've been living on my own for years.
I'm confident. I've been studying really hard.

I'm furious. Someone's been using my car.
I'm exhausted. I've been running in the park for an hour.

I'm excited. I've been thinking about my vacation.
I'm irritated. He's been playing that music for hours.

I'm confused. I've been trying to read this book.
I'm embarrassed. I've been wearing my jacket inside out.