Practice exercises

Exercise 1: Read and highlight the words we put stress on. Then listen and check.

1. They aren’t having a fantastic holiday.

2. The man is helping the dog.

3. The dog is swimming.

4. The woman isn’t sleeping.

5. The man is speaking on the phone.

Exercise 2: Listen to these sentences and mark the intonation.

1. Did you work yesterday?

2. I bought a book, but I didn’t read it.

3. Can you call me at five?

4. What are you thinking about?

5. Why did you leave?