情境导读
Sam家的管道坏了，他给管道公司打电话，请他们派人来修理。
英语情景会话
(以下O代表Operator.C代表Sam)
O: Plumbing Company. What can I do for you, sir?
S: Is a plumber available now?
O: Sorry, they are all in the field.
S: Oh, my God.
O: What's wrong with it?
S: The faucet is broken. I need a plumber to fix it.
O: Anything else?
S: Well, even worse, the shower doesn't work and the drainage of the bathtub is clogged. So when are the repair men available?
O: Please wait a moment. Let me check the schedule. The nearest one is supposed to be in the afternoon.
S: I have a meeting this afternoon. Is tomorrow morning Okay?
O: Yes. Your name, address and phone number, please.
S: Sam. No. 30, Green St. My phone number is 69831095.
O: Right. Our plumbers will call you first.
S: Thanks a lot.
O: You're welcome.
英语笔记
1.此处出现了消音现象，句尾it 的尾音/t/消失。
2.it 在此再次出现洗消音现象，fix it 连读为/fɪksɪ/。
3.is supposed to 在此重读，表示强调。
英语语音语调
表示“可能”的形容词短语重读
be supposed to是表示可能性的形容词短语，在句子中出现了重读的现象。这是因为整个句子要强调的是一种可能的语气，所以这个形容词词组要重读。类似的情况还有：
1.It is possible...
It is possible to do that.
有可能那样做。
2.It is probable....
It is probable to say so.
很有可能这样说。
3.It is likely to….
It is likely to clear up later today.
今天晚些时候有可能会弄清楚。
