Ch 4 Test
Interactions 2 Speaking/Listening
Section III Dictation: Reduced/Relaxed Speech: Listen as the teacher reads some sentences.
Write the expanded/correct form of any reduced/relaxed words that you hear. (4 points each)
Example:
You hear: Cudja pass me the saltnpepper?
You write: Could you pass me the salt and pepper?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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Ch 4 Test
Interactions 2 Speaking/Listening
Part IV Syllable Stress
Listen as the teacher reads each word. Draw the number of syllables and show which syllable has the
most stress like in the example below. (2 points each)
e.g. Library
1. complains
6. competition
2. automation
7. economies
3. categories
8. services
4. salaries
9. occupations
5. manufacturing
10. supported
Section V: Tag Questions Intonation
Listen to each question. Determine if the speaker is asking a real question or if they are expecting
agreement. (10 points)
1. Real Question
Expecting Agreement
6. Real Question
Expecting Agreement
2. Real Question
Expecting Agreement
7. Real Question
Expecting Agreement
3. Real Question
Expecting Agreement
8. Real Question
Expecting Agreement
4. Real Question
Expecting Agreement
9. Real Question
Expecting Agreement
5. Real Question
Expecting Agreement
10. Real Question
Expecting Agreement
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Ch 4 Test
Interactions 2 Speaking/Listening
Section VI Tense/Lax Vowels
Here are ten words with tense and lax vowels. Your teacher will read them out of order. Write the word
you hear. (10 points)
bat
bet
bit
bought
but
bait
beet
bite
boat
butte
1.
5.
9.
2.
6.
10.
3.
7.
4.
8.
Section VI –s
Section VII -ED verbs
/s/ /z/ /iz/
/t/ /d/ /id/
How many syllables are in each verb? (10 points)
How many syllables are in each verb? (10 points)
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1. tickles
_______
2. flirts
_______
3. parties
_______
4. freezes
_______
5. dives
_______
6. rushes
_______
7. splinters
_______
8. latches
_______
9. stays
_______
10. takes
_______
1. added
2. needed
_______
_______
3. ticked
_______
4. listened
_______
5. paced
_______
6. lifted
_______
7. stretched
_______
8. added
_______
9. eased
_______
10. fronted
_______
Ch 4 Test
Interactions 2 Speaking/Listening
Section VIII: Using Language
Complete the conversation with the words or phrases from the box. There is one extra word/phrase.
(4 points)
promise
I’m sorry
gift
forgive me
apologize
Liz: Hi Kelsey.
Kelsey: Hey Liz.
Liz: Listen, Kelsey, I want to ____________ for yesterday. I should not have called you stupid.
Kelsey: That really hurt my feelings.
Liz: ______________ that I slammed the door when I walked out. Please _____________ for all that
stupid stuff I did yesterday.
Kelsey: It’s ok. I know you were having a bad day.
Liz: I _________________ I won’t call you stupid ever again, and if I’m having a bad day, I won’t blame
you. It’s not your fault.
*Bonus*
Write two other things Liz could do to reconcile with her friend. (+2 points)
1.
2.
Try to remember these extra vocabulary words from class. They are not easy! (+2 points)
a. What is another term for “high school” that starts with an S?
b. What is another word for “job” that starts with an O?
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Ch 4 Test
Interactions 2 Speaking/Listening
KEY
Section III Dictation: Reduced/Relaxed Speech: Listen as the teacher reads some sentences.
Write the expanded/correct form of any reduced/relaxed words that you hear. (4 points each)
Example:
You hear: Cudja pass me the saltnpepper?
You write: Could you pass me the salt and pepper?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
The kids are outa school at 2:30pm.
Why didja do that?
My favorite kinda music is country music.
Where dya wanna go after class?
Doncha wish we could take a nap?
I dunno where I left my books. (OPTIONAL)
Part IV Syllable Stress
Listen as the teacher reads each word. Draw the number of syllables and show which syllable has the
most stress like in the example below. (2 points each)
e.g. Library
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1. complains
oO
6. competition
ooOo
2. automation
ooOo
7. economies
oOoo
3. categories
Oooo
8. services
Ooo
4. salaries
Ooo
9. occupations
ooOo
5. manufacturing
ooOoo
10. supported
oOo
Ch 4 Test
Interactions 2 Speaking/Listening
Section V: Tag Questions Intonation
The teacher will read each question one time.
Determine if the speaker is asking a real question or if
they are expecting agreement. (10 pts)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Real Question
Real Question
Real Question
Real Question
Real Question
Real Question
Real Question
Real Question
Real Question
Real Question
Expecting Agreement
Expecting Agreement
Expecting Agreement
Expecting Agreement
Expecting Agreement
Expecting Agreement
Expecting Agreement
Expecting Agreement
Expecting Agreement
Expecting Agreement
1. (falling) It’s going to be a hot summer, isn’t it?
2. (rising) We have an essay due tomorrow,
don’t we?
3. (rising) Mai is from Vietnam, isn’t she?
4. (rising) You are going to celebrate your
birthday on Saturday, aren’t you?
5. (falling) This is a difficult test, isn’t it?
6. (rising) The sum comes out sometimes in
Seattle, doesn’t it?
7. (falling) People in Seattle drink a lot of coffee,
don’t they?
8. (falling) The next one is our bus stop, isn’t it?
9. (rising) Green is Tsung’s favorite color, isn’t it?
10. (falling) Our boss is dressed nicely today, isn’t
she/he?
T read each question once.
Section VI –s
/s/ /z/ /iz/
Section VII -ED verbs
How many syllables are in each verb? (10 pts)
/t/ /d/ /id/
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How many syllables are in each verb? (10 pts)
11. tickles
_______
12. flirts
_______
11. added
_______
13. parties
_______
12. needed
_______
14. freezes
_______
13. ticked
_______
15. dives
_______
14. listened
_______
16. rushes
_______
15. paced
_______
17. splinters
_______
16. lifted
_______
18. latches
_______
17. stretched
_______
19. stays
_______
18. added
_______
20. takes
_______
19. eased
_______
20. fronted
_______
Ch 4 Test
Interactions 2 Speaking/Listening
Section VIII: Using Language
Complete the conversation with the words or phrases from the box. There is one extra word/phrase (4
points)
promise
I’m sorry
gift
forgive me
apologize
Liz: Hi Kelsey.
Kelsey: Hey Liz.
Liz: Listen, Kelsey, I want to _apologize__ for yesterday. I should not have called you stupid.
Kelsey: That really hurt my feelings.
Liz: __I’m sorry___ that I slammed the door when I walked out. Please __forgive me__ for all that stupid
stuff I did yesterday.
Kelsey: It’s ok. I know you were having a bad day.
Liz: I __promise__ I won’t call you stupid ever again, and if I’m having a bad day, I won’t blame you. It’s
not your fault.
*Bonus*
Write two other things Liz could do to reconcile with her friend. (+2 points)
1.
2.
Try to remember these extra vocabulary words from class. They are not easy! (+2 points)
c. What is another term for “high school” that starts with an S? (secondary school)
d. What is another word for “job” that starts with an O? (occupation
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