1. Summit 1 Unit 4
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Pronunciation Activities
(Unit 4)
Linking sounds
A. With a partner, discuss and underline where you think sounds may be linked, according to what you
learned about linking sounds in the Pronunciation Booster.
1. Casual dress causes a lot of problems.
2. Most employees say it’s OK.
3. Fashion is a pain in the neck.
4. She wore stylish shoes.
5. He wore a dark coat.
6. That’s a very hot tie!
7. She’s a very fashionable lawyer.
8. It’s an old-fashioned umbrella.
9. I love her elegant tennis skirt!
10. They’re very comfortable loafers.
11. What an offensive vest!
12. I really like it.
13. I like to stand out in a crowd.
14. It’s important to dress well.
15. I don’t like to attract attention.
16. I’m a lot more comfortable in subdued colors.
17. They may cost a bit more.
18. The purses in the magazine are elegant.
B. Now take turns saying each sentence, paying attention to linking sounds.
Look for:
a. final consonants followed by
vowel sounds
b. final consonants followed by
the same consonant sound