В текстах A и B подчеркнуть сочетания согласных звуков, которые соответствуют следующим явлениям: - потеря взрыва Loss of plosion (plosive occlusive consonant + plosive occlusive consonant)
- фрикативный взрыв Fricative plosion (plosive occlusive consonant + fricative constrictive consonant)
- латеральный взрыв Lateral plosion (plosive occlusive consonant + sonorant [l])
- носовой взрыв Nasal plosion (plosive occlusive consonant t/d+ nasal sonorants m/n)
Text A
Every year is full of change. Almost every month brings something new into our lives. The one thing that is certain in this world is change. Nothing remains the same for long. What will happen next? Who knows? Some may feel change is forced upon us. But if we learn to expect changes, life becomes easier to face, so don’t turn away. Turn toward what is coming.
Text B
Nora looks at her work this morning. There is much to do. She thinks, "It's too much for me." No, Nora. It's too much for one day, but it's not too much for one life. Make a plan. It will take days. It might take years, but you can do this. At the moment, you cannot see the end. Keep your course, and you will see it. You'll get there.
- Yes, she always speaks her mind
2. Your little brother is so noisy! A real pain in the neck!
3. Pete always behaves in such a ridiculous way and always gets on my nerves!
4. Some people who like to listen to very loud music really drive their neighbours crazy.
5 Sometimes it's better to hold your tongue than say what you think - it may help you to avoid a lot of problems
6 First everyone was feeling shy but then John told some jokes and broke the ice.