INTONATION EXERCISE

READING 1 Dear Diary, today I'm so happy because when I tried to open HiLokal, I saw my crush visiting my table and I'm so excited. He even gave me beans and I pretended to be friendly. He has been using HiLokal for a long time. We used to study together, but nowadays he only visits my table to talk to me. He's not only handsome but also rich, and I always want to be with him and make him my boyfriend. Maybe one day I'll have a chance to marry him, have kids, and be his wife. God, please make us be together.

READING 2 💙 Dear diary, let me tell you about this amazing girl I'm totally in love with. She's my crush and also a teacher on HiLokal. She's absolutely adorable, with lips like Kendall Jenner and a voice even better than Selena Gomez. I call her my angel. I've never visited her class for studying, but sometimes I just come to listen to her voice because it sounds so incredible. I really wish I could tell her how I feel, but she's my teacher and I'm afraid she might reject me.

READING 3⭐ Dear diary, today I had a super embarrassing moment. I accidentally farted in public while using the Hilokal app, and I forgot to close my microphone, so everyone heard it. I felt so shy, but I pretended not to know anything. I told them it was my little sister farting, but it was actually me. I couldn't stop laughing, but it's okay. I didn't want to feel bad in front of my friends. It was so loud that I even had a little accident in my pants because I've been having stomach problems since yesterday. 💩

READING 4⭐ Dear diary, I really dislike this person who just randomly comes into the app and makes fun of everyone's accent. They even say negative things about my country. I don't appreciate their behavior. They're like trolls, always making people feel bad. If the Hilokal app had a feature to punch people from a distance, I would definitely pay for it and give them a good punch. They're just so annoying! 😠👊

READING 5 ❤️ Dear diary, I'm feeling really down and upset. It seems like he doesn't have feelings for me. I've tried my best to talk to him, but it seems like he's ignoring me. I thought we had a romantic connection, but he consider me more like a sister. I don't want a brother, I want a husband. I always make an effort to make him happy, but I don't even know if he's married. That's really sad. Maybe I should look for a sugar daddy. I'm feeling so sad, frustrated, angry, and just really low right now. 😔💔

READING 6💙 Dear future wife, thank you for making me so happy today. I appreciate all the gifts you've given me, like the new iPhone and watch. It doesn't matter to me if you are small, as long as your heart, house, and investments are big, I will always love you with all my heart. I understand there is an age difference, but that doesn't bother me. However, it's not right to say that I would just find someone else if you're no longer around. Thank you for everything, my darling. I love you. ❤️

READING 7 ❤️ Dear Mum, please help me! I'm really scared here. I was so excited to go camping, but now I regret it. It's so cold, the bathroom is dirty and bad. I hate nature, and it feels like there are ghosts bothering me at night. I'm so scared, please come and take me home. I don't want to stay here. The food is not tasty, and I don't want to sleep on the ground. Please, Mum, take me with you.

intonation for punctuation: 1. "I went to the store today. I bought some groceries and a new shirt. The weather was nice, so I decided to take a walk in the park." 2. "She called me yesterday, and we had a long conversation. We talked about our plans for the weekend, and she invited me to a party." 3. "I love going to the beach. The sun, the sand, and the waves make me feel so relaxed. I can spend hours just lying on the beach, enjoying the sound of the ocean." 4. "I have a cat named Whiskers. He's so adorable and playful. Whenever I come home, he greets me at the door with a purr and a meow." 5. "I enjoy reading books. Fiction, non-fiction, mystery, you name it. Books take me on incredible journeys and teach me new things." 6. "I'm planning a trip to Europe. I want to visit cities like Paris, Rome, and Barcelona. The architecture, history, and culture fascinate me." 7. "I love cooking. Trying out new recipes and experimenting with flavors is so much fun. It's like a creative outlet for me."

phone numbers for intonation practice: 1. "My phone number is 555-1234." 2. "You can reach me at 987-6543." 3. "Her number is 123-4567." 4. "The office line is 555-7890." 5. "Call him at 987-6543." 6. "My number is 123-4567 7. "For customer support, call 555-1234."

intonation practice with listing: 1. "I love to travel to different countries: France, Italy, Spain, and Japan." 2. "My favorite fruits are apples, oranges, bananas, and strawberries." 3. "I enjoy playing various sports: basketball, soccer, tennis, and swimming." 4. "I have three pets: a cat, a dog, and a fish." 5. "My favorite colors are blue, green, purple, and yellow." 6. "I like to listen to music such us pop, rock, hip-hop, and jazz." 7. "I have visited many famous landmarks: the Eiffel Tower, the Great Wall of China, Liberty, and the Taj Mahal."