063 mock second test
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Prof. Francisco Zabala - 2016
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PHONETICS I – MOCK EXAM 1
1) Transcribe and read
ead the following conversation.
1 Sweet Dreams
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A: I had an amazing dream
d
last night.
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B: You haven't had one for
fo a very long time, have you?
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A: Yes, you’re right. I was a cowboy in Colorado.
lorado. I had to
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move 200 catt
ttle. I could feel the heatt of the sun
s
and hear
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the cows. It too
ook three days and each evening I made a
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camp near a river and slept by the fire with my rifle.
rif
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B: You do have amazing dreams!
dr
Did you get there safely in
i
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the end?
10 A: Yes. I arrived
ed at six o'clock and stayed there that night.
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There was peace
pea and quiet. It really was a great adventure.
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I didn't want to wake up! Dreams don't last long
lo
enough.
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Not when they are as exciting as this one was!
was
2) Classify the phonemes
s in the word shaded in black.. Describe each feature you
mention.
3) Discuss whether the underlined words in italics are used in their weak or strong
form.
4) Discuss the spelling rules that help you predict the pronunciation of the sections
in bold.
5) Discuss the articulation of the elements shaded in gray.
Prof. Francisco Zabala - 2016
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PHONETICS I – MOCK EXAM 2
1) Transcribe and read
ead the following conversation.
1 In the Botanical Garden
Gar
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A: Bruce,
ce, look at that notice over there!
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B: Where exactly?
actly?
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A: On your left.. Can you see it? “Exotic specimens.
ecimens. Please,
P
close the door when you come in.”
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B: Why do you think
thi
we have to do so? I don’t understand
u
it.
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A: Because cool air isn’t beneficial
ficial for these tropical plants, as
they come from distant countries
countr
where the weather
wea
is
extremely hot and damp.
d mp. What are you looking at, Darling?
10 B: It’s a Venus fly trap. It’s a strange plant that eats some
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small bugs.
12 A: How disgusting! Take
Ta care. For God’s sake, don’t touch it.
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Why do you always have to be all over the place, son?
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2) Classify the phonemes in the word shaded in black.. Describe each feature you
mention.
3) Discuss whether the underlined words in italics are used in their weak or strong
form.
4) Discuss the spelling rules that help you predict the pronunciation of the sections
in bold.
5) Discuss the articulation of the elements shaded in gray.
Prof. Francisco Zabala - 2016
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PHONETICS I – MOCK EXAM 2
1) Transcribe and read the following conversation.
1 Trying to Keep Fit
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A: Good afternoon. YMCA. Can I help you?
B: Yes, please. I would like to ask about women’s exercise
classes. I’m trying to lose weight.
A: We are launching our latest program, starting on March
20th. We have aerobics during the afternoon or evening.
There are sessions in the pool, too.
B: Wonderful! How much does it cost?
A: It depends on what you’re looking for. Some classes meet
twice a week, and they average $14.
B: Do members of the club get discounts?
A: Indeed. You pay half price.
B: I see. That sounds awesome! How can I pay?
A: You can either pay in cash when you register, or you can
pay by credit card. You don’t have to come by especially for
that. We can do the paper work while you take your first
lesson.
B: Thank you.
A: Thank you.
1) Classify the phonemes in the word shaded in black. Describe each feature you
mention.
2) Discuss whether the underlined words in italics are used in their weak or strong
form.
3) Discuss the spelling rules that help you predict the pronunciation of the sections
in bold.
4) Discuss the articulation of the elements shaded in gray.
