tailieunhanh - English pronunciation made simple part 33

Although English Pronunciation Made Simple emphasizes pronunciation, it can also help you increase your vocabulary. When you don't understand a word or idiom, look it up in your dictionary. (We recommend the Longman Dictionary of American English.) Write the definition down so you won't forget it. | 6. mix box explain xylophone 7. knee back ankle cheek 8. Charles Carol Chris Michael 9. mechanic much chrome Christmas 10. milk cider coffee cream CHECK YOURSELF 2 QJ Read the paragraph aloud. Circle all the words that should be pronounced with k . The American Cowboy Americans created the name cowboy for the men who cared for cattle. You might recall the typical singing cowboy in the movies. He 1 was kind courageous and good-looking. He always caught the cow colt and of course the girl But the real cowboy was a hard worker who had many difficult tasks. He had to take the cattle to market. These lonely cattle drives took many weeks through rough country. The cowboy had to protect the cattle and keep them from running off. In fact or fiction the cowboy will continue to be a likeable American character. Ride em cowboy Check your answers. Then practice reading aloud The American Cowboy once again. More Practice EXERCISE A 1 Read the dialogue aloud with a partner. Be sure to pronounce all the boldfaced words correctly. Ken Dad I ve been packing all week for Camp Keekeekuma. I can t wait to get there. Do you remember your camping days Dad You bet. I was a camper and then a counselor at Camp Keekeekuma. Ken What kinds of activities did you like Dad I was in charge of canoeing. We went out on Lake Keekeekuma for swimming canoeing and waterskiing. Ken I hope we go hiking and camp out. Dad You can count on it. You ll even cook hot dogs at campfires. Ken Did you ever get homesick 212 Part 3 Consonants F EXERCISE B Dad Not really but don t worry. You ll make friends with all the kids in your cabin. Let s check your suitcase to be sure you have everything on the camp list. Ken Dad you don t have to I ve already completed everything. Dad Oh come on. Let me see. Camp shorts and shirts comfortable clothing. Wait I see you ve got my camera. Ken I know. I want to take pictures. Dad OK but next time ask Let s see. You have a jacket for the cool nights. Plenty of socks. Wait a .