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TOEFL/Unit 10: Function & Attitude

Vocabulary

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Imply

/im-ply/

"Suggest."

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Attitude

/at-i-tood/

"Feeling/Opinion."

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Tone

/tohn/

"Voice sound."

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Function

/funk-shun/

"Purpose."

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Sarcasm

/sar-kaz-um/

"Saying opposite to mean bad."

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Doubt

/dout/

"Unsure."

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Certainty

/sur-tin-tee/

"Sure."

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Enthusiasm

/en-thoo-zee-az-um/

"Excitement."

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Hesitation

/hez-i-tay-shun/

"Pausing."

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Confusion

/kon-fyoo-zhun/

"Not understanding."

Article

Replay Questions ⏪

You will hear a short clip again. Then asked:

  • "Why does the student say this?" (Function)
  • "What does the professor imply?" (Attitude)

Intonation is Key

  • "Great..." (Low pitch) -> Sarcastic/Disappointed.
  • "Great!" (High pitch) -> Happy/Excited.

Practice

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Function questions ask...

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Attitude questions check...

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If you hear a clip replay...

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Sarcasm means...

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Intonation helps identify...

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If speaker pauses often...

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Rising intonation at end...

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Does literal meaning always apply?

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Prof says 'That's a good question'...

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You should memorize idioms?

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