know – now:
I know the answer to your question.
You need to leave now if you want to catch the bus.
I know we’re not late, but we have to leave now!
lawn – lone:
He mowed the lawn before the guests arrived.
A lone traveler walked through the dark forest.
The lone gardener was busy working on the lawn.
mow –> [moʊ]
leave – live:
I need to leave early.
They live in a cozy place.
I'll leave this city soon, but for now, I live here.
guess – gas:
Can you guess the answer to this riddle?
The car ran out of gas in the middle of the highway.
I guess we’ll need more gas to reach the next town.
steal – still:
It’s wrong to steal.
He’s still waiting for an answer.
Even though it's wrong to steal, some people still justify it.
cap – cop:
He wore a red cap with his favorite team’s logo.
The cop stopped the speeding car on the highway.
The cop noticed a strange logo on the cap of the suspect.
feel – fill:
I feel happy every time I see you.
Can you fill this glass with water?
I fell excited every time I fill my notebook with new ideas.
boss – bus:
My boss gave me a deadline to finish the report.
We took a bus to get to the show on time.
The boss was late to work because the bus broke down.
least – list:
This is the least expensive option on the menu.
Please add your name to the list if you're attending.
This is the least important task on the list, so let's do it last.
said – sad:
She said she would call me later tonight.
He felt sad after hearing the company news.
I was sad when she said she couldn’t come to the theater.
sleep – slip:
I need to sleep early tonight to feel rested.
Be careful not to slip on the icy sidewalk.
If you don't sleep well, you might slip up at work tomorrow.
cheap – chip:
The store sells cheap electronics, but the quality is poor.
After chip-tuning car warranty is fully preserved!
Don't buy the cheap chip.
beat – bit:
The drummer began to beat the drums rhythmically.
You can explore every bit of any area.
The drummer beat the drum so hard that a bit of the stick broke off.
pen – pan:
I always carry a pen with me for quick notes.
The pan on the stove was sizzling with hot oil.
He used a pen to write down the recipe before grabbing the pan.
bought – boat:
She bought a new dress for the party.
The boat sailed smoothly across the calm lake.
They bought a small boat for weekend trips.
sheep – ship:
The sheep grazed peacefully in the meadow.
The ship sailed across the ocean at dawn.
The farmer loaded his sheep onto the ship for transport.
shot – shut:
The basketball player took a perfect shot and scored.
Please shut the door behind you when you leave.
He shut the window just as the photographer took the shot.
hat – hot:
She bought a new hat for the summer.
It’s too hot outside to go for a walk.
He took off his hat because it was so hot.
lack – lock:
There is a lack of resources in this area.
Don’t forget to lock the door before you leave.
The lack of a proper lock made the house less secure.
doll – dull:
The little girl hugged her favorite doll tightly.
The lecture was so dull that half the class fell asleep.
The doll’s bright colors made the dull room look cheerful.
noon – nun:
The meeting will begin at exactly noon.
The nun prayed silently in the chapel.
At noon, the nun prepared the altar for the service.
men – man:
The men gathered around the table to discuss the project.
The man who lives next door is very friendly.
A group of men followed the man into the building.
lend – land:
Can you lend me your book for the weekend?
The plane will land at 3 p.m. local time.
I’ll lend you a guidebook once we land in Italy.
feet – fit:
Her feet are perfect.
The dress doesn’t fit properly.
These shoes don't fit my feet.
hawk – hack:
We saw a hawk flying high above the trees.
Don’t hack into someone else’s computer – it’s illegal!
The hawk soared over the forest as the hacker tried to hack the system.
pause – pose:
He took a brief pause before answering the question.
She tried to pose like a professional model for the picture.
After a long pause, she decided to pose the question to the group.
Ex. 1.4. Прочтите пары слов. Подумайте, какие звуки в них заключены?
downtown – countdown
new – suitcase
spoon – juice
about – hour
true – value
new – shoes
blue – moon
two – rooms
too – cool
too – few
Ex. 1.5. Прочтите текущую пару слов и определите, какая пара звуков Вам попалась. Затем прочтите предложение. Постарайтесь показать разницу между звуками как можно ярче. Не забывайте про линковку.
too – few:
There are too few chairs for everyone to sit down.
spoon – juice:
She poured a spoon of juice into the glass for tasting.
true – value:
The true value of the necklace was revealed during the appraisal.
new – shoes:
He bought a pair of new shoes for the party.
blue – moon:
A blue moon is a rare phenomenon that happens every few years.
new – suitcase: