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Pronunciation A CLOSER LOOK 2
Tones in asking for information
Grammar
Look out! Articles: other uses

When we ask a question, we may try to nd out
information that we do not know. Otherwise, we REMEMBER!
may ask a question in order to make sure that the
information we think we know is, in fact, correct. A/an is used:
1. to talk about something that the listener or
Finding out questions (‘open’ questions) usually the reader doesn’t know about yet:
end with a falling tone: K2 is a peak in the Himalayas.
What part of Australia have you been to ? 2. to describe what something or someone is:
Making sure questions (‘check’ questions) usually ABS is an unreliable travel agency.
end with a falling-rising tone: The is used:
Have you just come back from South Africa ? 1. when the listener or reader knows what the
speaker or writer is talking about:
Give me the money.
2. when the speaker speci es what or who they
5 Listen and repeat the following mini-talks, are talking about:
paying attention to the tone in the questions. Where are the tickets I gave you yesterday?
3. with things that are the only ones around us,
1. A: Where would you like to go sightseeing? or that are unique:
B: I’d like to go to Australia most of all. Neil Armstrong landed on the moon in 1969.
2. A: What do you think of the newly discovered 4. when we refer to the world around us or
cave? things that we all know about:
B: Oh, fantastic. We had a sightseeing tour around the city.
3. A: Have you been sightseeing all day? Zero article is used:
1. with plural or uncountable nouns when we
B: Yeah. We’ve been to the old pagoda, the are talking about things in general:
orchid garden, and the open-air market. Passwords protect our personal information.
4. A: Is Egypt a famous tourist attraction? 2. with meals, months, days and special times of
B: Yes. Millions of people go there every year. the year:
I visit my grandparents on New Year’s Day.
6 Mark the questions with falling or falling- 3. with most names of people and places (most
rising arrows, and practise the conversation countries, states and cities):
with a partner. Then listen to check your Da Lat is in Lam Dong Province.
pronunciation. 4. with geographical areas, lakes, mountains and
islands:
Martin: What’s the matter, Janet? We visited Lake Victoria. It’s in East Africa.
Janet: I’m looking for my passport. It seems to
be lost.
Martin: Have you already searched your purse?
Janet: Not yet. Oh, where are my glasses? Look out!
We use the with the names of a few countries:
Martin: They may be in your plastic bag. Where is it? the UK, the USA, the Netherlands, the Philippines
Janet: Oh, no, it’s not here. Have I dropped it on We also use the with island groups, mountain
the plane? ranges, oceans and names of rivers:
Martin: Oh my God. the Thames, the Paci c, the Amazon,
the Danube...
Janet: What should I do now?
Martin: Let’s report it to the customs o cer.

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