Problems of Phonostylistics

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Phonetics as a Science

I: {{001}} Q: The correct answer for the following is:

S: Phonetics is …

-: a branch of linguistics which studies consonants and vowels

-: an independent branch of linguistics which studies the sound system of the language, i.e. segmental phonemes, word stress, syllabic structure and intonation

-: an independent branch of linguistics which studies separate sounds

-: a part of grammar which deals with speech sounds

I: {{002}} S: The term “Phonetics” comes from the … words

-: Greek

-: Latin

-: English

-: French

I: {{003}} S: Speech sounds have four aspects: articulatory, acoustic, auditory and …

-: functional

-: allophonic

-: lexical

-: phonetic

I: {{004}} S: From the articulatory point of view every speech sound is a complex of definite, coordinated and differentiated movements and positions of the various speech …

-: organs

-: activities

-: sounds

-: variations

I: {{005}} Q: The sentence can be completed using your knowledge of theory of the subject.

S: Special phonetics is the phonetics of a particular ###.

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S: Phonetics is connected with linguistic and ### sciences.

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S: There are two cavities: the mouth cavity and the ### cavity.

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S: Phonetics which is mainly concerned with the functioning of phonetic units in the language is called ###. 

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S: Phonetics is divided into 2 major components: segmental and ###.

I: {{010}}

Q: Definitions can be made up through matching their parts from the columns.

L1: Acoustic phonetics studies                   R1: the way in which the air vibrates between the speaker’s mouth

                                                                      and the listener’s ear

 

L2: Auditory phonetics investigates                      R2: the hearing process

L3: Articulatory phonetics studies mostly      R3: the movements of speech organs

                                                                               R4: the rhythm

                                                                                  R5: the vocal cords

I: {{011}} Q: The sentence can be completed using your knowledge of theory of the subject.

S: The opening between the vocal cords is known as the ###.

I: {{012}}

S: The branch of phonetics that studies the linguistic function of consonant and vowel sounds, syllabic structure, word accent and prosodic features is called ###.

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S: The ways in which pronunciation interacts with society are studied by ###.

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S: Phonetics that studies the substance, the material form of phonetic phenomena in relation to meaning is called ###.

  I: {{015}} Q: Definitions can be made up through matching their parts from the columns.

L1:   Special phonetics is                     R1: the phonetics of a particular language

L2: Comparative phonetics studies R2: kindred languages

L3: Functional phonetics studies R3: the functional styles of the spoken speech

                                                      R4: the hearing process

                                                      R5: the pronunciation

 I: {{016}} Q: The sentence can be completed using your knowledge of theory of the subject.

S: The air may pass through the nasal cavity and the ### cavity.

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Problems of Phonostylistics

II: {{017}} Q: The correct answer for the following is:

S: Phonostylistics is a part of …

-: functional stylistics

-: general stylistics

-: comparative stylistics

-: historical stylistics

II: {{018}} Q: The sentence can be completed using your knowledge of theory of the subject.

S: Factors that lie outside the linguistic properties and influence pronunciation are called ###. 

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S: The branch of linguistics which is primarily concerned with the problems of functional styles is called ###.

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S: The science which studies the functional aspects of speech sounds and all the other components of the sound matter of the language is called ###.

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S: The method of direct observation and experimental method are the basic methods of ###.

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S: Artistic, acquired or stage style is called ###.

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S: Phonostylistics is a new way of looking at ###.

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S: Informational intonational style is qualified as ###.

II: {{025}} Q: The correct answer for the following is:

S: The method of direct observation is…

-: he oldest

-: modern

-: the most up to date

-: not widely used

II: {{026}} Q: The sentence can be completed using your knowledge of theory of the subject.

S: The form of communication may be a monologue, a dialogue, ###.

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Q: The correct answer for the following is:

S: Using a tape-recorder means …

-: using the method of direct observation

-: fixing the speech

-: using the instrumental method in speech analysis

-: analyzing the sounds

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S: Suppose your pupil palatalizes the sound [t] in the word “pity” and pronounces the sound [p] without aspiration. These mistakes are … 

-: stylistic

-: phonetic

-: phonological

-: functional

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S: Suppose your pupil pronounces the Russian [p] instead of the English [r]. This mistake is …

-: stylistic

-: phonetic

-: phonological

-: functional

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S: Suppose your pupil pronounces the word “sit” with the vowel [i:]. This mistake is …

-: phonological

-: phonetic

-: functional

-: stylistic

II: {{031}}

S: Suppose your pupils pronounce an unaspirated [t] in the word “ten”. This mistake is …

-: phonological

-: phonetic

-: functional

-: stylistic

II: {{032}} Q: The sentence can be completed using your knowledge of theory of the subject.

S: The main factors determining variations in language usage are the purpose or the aim of the utterance, the speaker’s attitude, the form of communication, the degree of formality, ###.

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S: There are two kinds of speech – speaking and ###.

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S: According to M.A. Sokolova there are 5 phonetic styles: informational, academic, publicistic, declamatory and ###.

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S: Extralinguistic situation has 3 components: purpose, participants and ###.

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S: Phonostylistics is not a new ###.

  II: {{037}} Q: The correct answer for the following is:

S: A system of interrelated intonational means which is used in a social sphere and serves a definite aim of communication is called …

-: functional style

-: intonational style

-: linguistic style

-: grammatical style

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S: The choice of an intonational style is determined by the purpose of …

-: communication

-: utterance

-: speech

-: activity

II: {{039}}

S: In oral speech the means of the prosodic realization are more …

-: expressive

-: valuable

-: valueless

-: formal

II: {{040}}

S: The speaker may use hesitation …

-: rhythm

-: pauses

-: styles

-: length

II: {{041}}

S: Pauses may be silent and …

-: slow

-: filled

-: long

-: expressive

II: {{042}}

S: Silent pauses may be called …

-: phonetic

-: embarrassing

-: strange

-: long

II: {{043}}

S: Terminal tones are very …

-: common

-: categoric

-: meaningful

-: rhythmic

II: {{044}}

S: Academic style is volitional and …

-: neutral

-: intellectual

-: common

-: quick

II: {{045}}

S: Academic style is manifested in academic and educational lectures, scientific discussions, at the …

-: concerts

-: conferences

-: clubs

-: cinema

II: {{046}}

S: The ideal model of the scientific style talk would be an academic informational …

-: piece of news

-: lecture

-: dialogue

-: seminar

II: {{047}}

S: Publicistic style is especially noticeable in public political …

-: clubs

-: speeches

-: seminars

-: cinema

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S: Political speeches tend to be very formal, politicians use “high-flown” phrases and set …

-: talks

-: expressions

-: lectures

-: news

II: {{049}}

S: Any public speech is fully prepared and even …

-: read

-: rehearsed

-: translated

-: forgotten

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S: In any public speech the speaker uses “rhetorical silence” to exert influence on the …

-: parents

-: public

-: president

-: wife

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S: The prosodic organization of declamatory texts depends on the type of the theatrical performance – whether it is a drama or a …

-: show

-: comedy

-: lesson

-: wild life programme

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S: In everyday life a more natural and spontaneous style is used. It is called …

-: conversational style

-: declamatory style

-: informational style

-: publicistic style

II: {{053}}

S: In conversational style speakers use lots of emotional stimulating speech signals which are called …

-: dialogues

-: gestures

-: pauses

-: levels

II: {{054}}

S: Non-verbal means of communication are – postures, gestures, facial …

-: manners

-: expressions

-: cosmetics

-: manifestations

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S: Conversations are characterizes by the lack of planning and the randomness of subject …

-: matter

-: style

-: type

-: expression

II: {{056}}

S: Polite phrases which help to keep the conversation going (asking for information, agreeing, expressing gratitude etc.) are called speech …

-: behaviour

-: etiquette

-: activity

-: manner

II: {{057}}

S: Spontaneous conversation is characterized by a high proportion of “errors” involving hesitation phenomena, slips of the …

-: speech

-: tongue

-: head

-: behaviour

II: {{058}}

S: Many of sentences used in dialogue are …

-: complex

-: incomplete

-: compound

-: long

II: {{059}}

S: Speakers use high tempo of speech and they may … each other.

-: characterize

-: interrupt

-: see

-: agree

II: {{060}}

S: Vocabulary of conversational style is characterized by the use of colloquialisms, idioms and vocalization, sometimes … is introduced.

-: gesture

-: slang

-: smile

-: anecdote

II: {{061}}

S: There are three very important stages in classroom interaction – opening, answering and …

-: speaking

-: follow-up

-: quarrelling

-: keeping silence

II: {{062}}

S: All intonation choices depend ultimately on the … situation the speakers find themselves.

-: place

-: extralinguistic

-: time

-: proper

II: {{063}}

S: “Interest” of the listener is based on forward posture, visual attention, initiation of eyebrow or blinks during the speaker’s …

 -: presentation

-: answer

-: behaviour

-: attitude