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IPA Test 1
1. Write your first name using the IPA: ___________________________________________
2. Write two words in English that contain the same vowel sound:
a) LfL
b) LôL
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3. Write two words in English that contain the same diphthong:
a) LÉfL
b) LÉ]L
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4. Write two words in English that contain the same consonant sound:
a) LqL
b) LípL
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5. Translate the following sentences into English:
a) LåôDíôp]=DǾò]åí=ïflåí=DÉåá=DëflëfÇw]òL=
b) L~f=åáWÇ=]=Dâ¾éä=flî=åóìW=p‰WíëL=
6. Write the following sentences using the IPA (include stress marks):
a) Can I have a drink, please?
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b) My brother’s name is Phil.
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c) He wants me to go to the theatre.
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d) There isn’t any coffee.
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7. Write these words in your native language, then translate the result into the IPA:
a) bread
b) newspaper
c) friend
d) shoulder
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Test Your Speaking & Listening Skills
IPA Test 1
Answers:
1. Answers will vary.
2. Answers will vary, for example:
a) LfL
b) LụL
fish, hill
cat, flat
3. Answers will vary, for example:
a) LẫfL
b) Lẫ]L
train, pain
care, there
4. Answers will vary, for example:
a) LqL
b) LớpL
thumb, think
chair, itch
5.
a) Natasha doesnt want any sausages.=
b) I need a couple of new shirts.=
6.
a) Can I have a drink, please?
Lõụồ=~f=ĩụợ=]=ầờfẽõ=ộọỏWũL
b) My brothers name is Phil.
Ló~f=Dờắa]ũ=ồẫfó=fũ=ẹfọL
c) He wants me to go to the theatre.
LĩỏW=ùflồở=óỏW=ớ]=ệ]ỡ=ớỡW=a]=Dqf]ớ]L
d) There isnt any coffee.
Laẫ]=Dfũ]ồ=Dớẫồỏ=DõflẹỏWL
7. Answers will vary.
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