中文属于syllable-timed language, 英文属于Stress-timed language。
The beautiful mountain appeared transfixed in the distance. (8 words)
He can come on Sundays as long as he doesn&`&t have to do any homework in the evening. (18 words)
★ 一般来讲,重读content words:名词,常见动词,形容词,副词
★ 一般来讲,不重读 function words :代词,限定词,介词,连词,助动词。
【试读部分】Our school is the BEST in town. The teachers are friendly, and VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE about English. I&`&ve studied at the school for two years and my English is becoming VERY GOOD. I hope you will visit our school and try an English class. Maybe we can become FRIENDS!
【错误例子1】I think the biggest problem is THAT the economy is underdeveloped in my hometown. I think it should be improved So THAT people can have a better life.
【错误例子2】Many superb programs are imported from abroad, which has greatly broadened people’s vision.
【特殊情况】
Be 动词:I AM telling the truth.
助动词:I don’t do much sport now, but I DID play football when I was younger;
If he DOES decide to come, I would let you know.
限定词:Having lived in inland cities all our life, THAT was not something we‘d ever experienced.
连词:I got cold feet when I thought about the idea of studying a professional degree AND having a life in English at the same time.