Welcome to New Concept English reading practice. Today we will read the passage 'Wanted: a large biscuit tin' with proper pronunciation and intonation. This passage introduces us to a simple but important vocabulary about containers and descriptions. We'll focus on clear pronunciation of each word and natural English rhythm.
Now let's examine each vocabulary word carefully. First, 'wanted' - pronounced as 'wɒntɪd' - means needed or required. Next, 'large' - pronounced as 'lɑːdʒ' - means big in size. Then 'biscuit' - pronounced as 'bɪskɪt' - refers to a cookie or cracker. Finally, 'tin' - pronounced as 'tɪn' - means a metal container. Pay attention to the stress patterns and vowel sounds in each word.
Let's practice phrase by phrase. First, 'Wanted' - notice the strong stress on 'WANT' with a clear 'd' sound at the end. Next, 'a large' - the article 'a' is weak, while 'LARGE' carries the stress. Then 'biscuit tin' - stress falls on 'BIS' and the words link smoothly together. Finally, the complete phrase 'Wanted: a large biscuit tin' - maintain the rhythm and stress pattern throughout.
Now for the complete reading: 'Wanted: a large biscuit tin'. Notice the pause after the colon, the weak pronunciation of 'a', the strong stress on 'WANT-ed', 'LARGE', and 'BIS-cuit', and how all the words flow together naturally. The rhythm is steady and the consonants are clear. This creates the natural sound of fluent English speech.
Let's review the key pronunciation challenges. The 'ɒ' sound in 'wanted' requires an open mouth with a short vowel. The 'ɑː' in 'large' needs a long 'ah' sound with the jaw dropped down. The 'ɪ' sounds in 'biscuit' should be short, not long 'ee' sounds. Practice similar patterns like 'needed', 'charge', 'circuit', and 'bin'. Remember to listen carefully, record yourself, focus on stress patterns, and practice linking sounds together for natural English pronunciation.