Intonation is a feature of pronunciation, one of the assessment criteria in the IELTS Speaking Test.

语调是发音的一个特点，是雅思口语考试中的考核标准之一。

Secondly, discuss with your supervisor if possible about what assessment criteria will be applied to your dissertations, so that you can get a sense of their scope, structure, tone and the methodology being used.

第二，如果可能的话，和你的导师讨论一下你的论文将采用什么样的评估标准，这样你就可以了解论文的范围、结构、基调以及所采用的方法。Thirdly， consider contributing to the setting up of appropriate support groups or pairings with fellow students， so that you can clarify your own thinking by discussing it with others if this is acceptable to your supervisor。 第三，考虑帮助建立适当的支持小组或与同学结对，这样你就可以通过与其他人讨论来澄清自己的想法，如果你的主管可以接受的话。