When we talk, we don't talk in single words but in groups of words spoken continuously. These groups of words which are closely connected in meaning and in grammar are called sense groups. sense group is tone-group-(语调群) in intonation. long sentence can be cut up into two or more tone-groups We may make a short pause after each group, but not during the group
Unit 6 Day-to-day work 6.1 Talking about your work (1)Listening Listen to Ana Campos talking about her working hours. Are these statements true (T)or false(F)? 1 She starts works at 7.30. 2 She finishes work at 4.00 3 She has lunch at 12.00. 4 She has one hour for lunch. 5 She works a 40-hour week