精选优质文档-倾情为你奉上语音知识 一、语调英语语调主要有降调、升调和平调三大类。不同的语调可以表示说话人不同的态度和不同的隐含意思。英语中同一句话采用不同的语调会产生截然不同的语意概念。如“Yes”. 语调具有强烈的感情色彩，它使语言更富有表现力。 降调的基本含义是“结束”“肯定”。 用于陈述句。例句：I have already read that book. That street is two miles long. Here you are. 用于特殊疑问句。例句：What has happened to him? Which direction is it to the post office? 用于命令祈使句。但委婉祈使句(,please!),要用升调。例句：Do not hesitate to contact me. Go back to your seat! Follow me, please! Please. 用于感叹句。例句：What a small world! Oh!
