Macro functions of communication

Discuss the difference between conversation and other speech events. Give examples.

Stress and Intonation

Substitute the word nice in the following paragraph. Change sentence construction, if necessary. 

It was a nice morning.

We went out for a nice picnic to a nice park near our house.

The food was nice and we played nice games.

We enjoyed the nice outing.

Here is a beginning for a paragraph (of definition). Complete the paragraph by explaining both the positive and negative sides of liberty as you perceive it.

In the dictionary, liberty is defined as freedom from external restraints or compulsion. The definition is not incorrect but is too narrow, because liberty means freedom from having to do something, as well as freedom to do something. In this sense, liberty may be said to possess two sides a positive and a negative.

You have been asked by a Tourist/Travel Magazine to introduce your City/Town/Village to foreign visitors. Write a physical description, including the location, layout, geographical and architectural features. Some reference to history may be appropriate. Your description must make your area sound interesting and attractive as a tourist destination. Write in 200 words. 15

Rewrite these wordy phrases in simpler English.

1) In the course of

2) During such time that

3) In spite of the fact that

4) Anything over and above this ...

5) For a period of 14 days

6) Up to a maximum of four people ...

7) It would be appreciated if you would...

8)I am writing with reference to....

9) At this moment in time

10) In accordance with your request ...