Pronunciation

Intonation – giving two choices

1 Read and listen to the dialogue.

WAITRESS Would you like salad or soup?
MIKE Salad, please.
WAITRESS Chicken or fish?
MIKE I think I’ll have fish today.
WAITRESS Would you like dessert?
MIKE Yes, please!
WAITRESS Cake or fruit?
MIKE Hmm … I’ll have the fruit.
WAITRESS And coffee or tea?
MIKE Oh, coffee, please.

2 Click on the words from the dialogue to show when the waitress’ voice goes up and when it goes down. Listen and check.

3 Listen again and repeat. Then practise with a partner.