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Graduate English Skills Program (GESP)


Pronunciation Tape #4

 

Part 1.

 

1. Thelma and Selma were thrilled to hear the first trill of the thrush.

2. Though math is a tough subject, it almost always has a payoff.

3. Thirty faithful and enthusiastic elders meet on the third Thursday of every month.

4. Dan was taller than his brother, but not as tall as either his father or mother.

5. Neither of the ghosts gathered among the other blithe spirits.

6. After Bertha heard the story through, she was thankful that it was true.

7. The rough road went north and south from Fourth to Forty-Fifth Avenue.

8. Our orthodox theology class was enthralling on Thursday.

9. An earthquake and a toothache highlighted Fran's birthday.

10. There are few children who can say "no" to a dare.

Part II.

1. The word "thine" is the possessive form of "thou."

2. The heathen considered it a bother to bathe.

3. Rather than love, than money, than fame, give me truth.

4. I will answer any worthy questions as long as they're not words, dear.

5. Leather is being replaced by plastic in the making of clothing.

6. Farthington rode all day to dine with his wordy but worthy brother.

7. I thought that I taught you that I sought eternal youth.

8. There is no dearth of growth from the fertile soil of the South.

9. Ruth had faith that her bluff would be enough.

10. There are now few traces of what was once the region of Thrace.

 

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