イントネーション
(1) Nature is our model.（⤵）
(2) Will it fit in?（⤴）
(3) Is there a model for this in nature?（⤴）
(4) What will it cost the earth and future generations?（⤵）
(5) How about dragonflies, which move more quickly than our best helicopters?（⤵）
(2) Will it fit in?（⤴）
(3) Is there a model for this in nature?（⤴）
(4) What will it cost the earth and future generations?（⤵）
(5) How about dragonflies, which move more quickly than our best helicopters?（⤵）
●イントネーションの違いによって、意味（ニュアンス）がどのように異なるのかを考えてみましょう。
(1) a. What can I get you today, sir?（⤴）
b. What can I get you today, sir?（⤵）
(2) a. You’re not from around here, are you?（⤴）
b. You’re not from around here, are you?（⤵）
b. What can I get you today, sir?（⤵）
(2) a. You’re not from around here, are you?（⤴）
b. You’re not from around here, are you?（⤵）
音読練習
(1) Now we must ask this question: If we were to live in harmony with nature, could we maintain our comfortable way of living?
In other words, how is it possible for us to live a sustainable life?
(2) Benyus believes that biomimicry is not only a new way of looking at nature but also a key to our survival on planet Earth. We have to learn to live on the earth. It is our home, but it is not ours alone.
(2) Benyus believes that biomimicry is not only a new way of looking at nature but also a key to our survival on planet Earth. We have to learn to live on the earth. It is our home, but it is not ours alone.