Лекция: Read the questions with the intonation appropriate for each question type.

a/ — Is his child’s eye-sight as poor as his own?

— How can you tell that the Queen is in the palace?

— When you don’t understand something, do you ask your teacher to explain it to you or do you do your best to find it out yourself?

— Timothy believes in UFOs and ghosts, doesn’t he?

b/ — Do you know the story about Robin Hood, a hero of English ballads?

— How many people come to the museum every day?

— Does he really play the guitar or is it only a joke?

— They’ve got a rich collection of paintings started by their great-grandfather, haven’t they?

c/ — Can you tell me the latest news?

— How long do you plan to stay in this job?

— Do you usually have a light or a heavy breakfast?

— Peter and Mary work with Tom’s group in the laboratory as a rule, don’t they?

d/ — Can you touch your nose with your left hand and pull your left ear with your

right hand at the same time?

— Why are you so upset about the whole thing?

— Do you want to buy a bicycle or a pair of roller-skates as a present for your son?

— For all I know there isn’t a nursery I your house, is there?

e/ — Does it mean that you refuse to take part in the play?

— How long does it take you to accomplish this kind of work?

— Does he prefer to stay in a hotel or with his friends?

— Bill lets you drive his car sometimes, doesn’t he?

f/ — Shall I telephone John and tell him about the incident right now?

— Why must you stay at home while everyone else is going out?

— Does she stay in town or does she go to the country for her weekends?

— It often rains in this part of the country in winter, doesn’t it?

g/ — Do you invite your friends to your birthday parties every year?

— How much time a day do you spend with your children?

— Does Mr. Nimble usually travel by train or by plane?

— You aren’t afraid to stay in a dark room, are you?

h/ — Do you do anything to develop your memory?

— When do you hope to finish your research on wild flowers?

— Is Rio de Janeiro the capital of Brazil or of Argentina?

— Peter isn’t as good at physics as he is at literature, is he?

i/ — Are there any facts that can prove your supposition?

— What interests you most of all in Russian history, Mr. Black?

— Is your brother the tall boy with black hair or the short one with red hair and freckles?

— Madonna isn’t as popular as Britney Spears, is she?

j/ — Do Japanese children have as much time to play as children in other countries

do?

— Who takes care of your garden while you are away?

— Do you prefer to spend the evening in the company of your friends or at home with your television?

— You haven’t got any problems or serious disagreements with your parents, have you?