Intonation and attitude

It is important in both Paper 3 (Speaking) and SBA that you are able to convey your attitude through both facial expression and intonation. Good facial expression and intonation give people a feeling that you are sincere and engaged in the discussion.

Using different intonation

Read the following sentences using a different intonation in order to convey a different message.

1. Mr. H.Y. And Miss Y.Y. Chan are our form teachers.

2. We are going to watch The Little Prince.

3. Mock examination is coming soon.

4. We have SBA next week.

5. We can hear Mr. Wong singing.

1. Excited!

2. Disappointed...

3. Disapproving (You disagree with the ideas)

4. Indifferent

(do not care)

5. Relieved (eased – things are not as bad as

you thought they would be)

6. In a very cute way

7. Very sincere

8. In a joking manner

8. In a joking manner

9. Suspicious/ doubtful

10. Scared!

11. Bored :(

12. Angry!!!!!!!

So now, how are you going to say the following?

1. Good idea!2. I like your idea, but have you thought about the

venue?3. What do you think about my venue?