A rise is used for given information. A fall is used for new information. Which of the following underlined sentences should go with a fall at the end? ( )
A: ---Was the movie good? ---The book was better.
B: ---I’d like a leather one. ---They’re all leather.
C: ---When is it closed? --- It’s closed tomorrow.
D: ---What time’s lunch? ---Lunch is at two.
A: ---Was the movie good? ---The book was better.
B: ---I’d like a leather one. ---They’re all leather.
C: ---When is it closed? --- It’s closed tomorrow.
D: ---What time’s lunch? ---Lunch is at two.
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- A rise is used for given information. A fall is used for new information. Which of the following underlined sentences should go with a rise? ( ) A: ---Let’s go swimming at two. --- Lunch is at two. B: ---Where’s menswear? --- Menswear is upstairs. C: ---The fish is expensive. ---The steak’s more expensive. D: ---What happens if one of them breaks? ---They all have a guarantee.
- Information structure is composed of given information and new information.
- 中国大学MOOC: In academic contexts, the new and more important information is usually put at the end of a sentence. Compare the two sentences in each group and analyze which one is better at presenting the new information. (答案填写大写字母)A. Communication consists of transmitting information from one person to another usually via language.B. Transmitting information from one person to another usually via language comprises communication.
- What kind of suitcase is it? A: It’s a blue leather one. B: It’s a heavy canvas one. C: It’s a small red one. D: It’s a red leather one.
- Which of the following sentences are used for specific information of the applicant when writing a recommendation letter?