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【题目】阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项 (A、B、C、D) 中选出最佳选项。A

Introduction Speaking English is not only about using proper grammar. To use English correctly, you need to understand the culture in which it is spoken. Here are a number of important tips (告诫) to remember when speaking English in the USA.
General Points to Remember Most Americans only speak English: While it is true that more and more Americans speak Spanish, most Americans only speak English. Americans have difficulties under-standing foreign accents (口音): Many Americans are not used to foreign accents.	Conversation Tips Speak about location (位置). Talk about work: Americans commonly ask "What do you do?" It's not thought impolite (as in some countries) and is a popular topic to discuss between strangers. Talk about sports.
Addressing (称呼) People Use last names with people you do not know. Always use "Ms" when addressing women. Many Americans prefer first names. Americans prefer informal: In general, Americans prefer informal greetings and using first names or nicknames when speaking with workmates and friends.	Public Behavior Always shake hands. Look your partner in the eyes. Don't hold hands: Same sex friends do not usually hold hands or put their arms around each other in public in the USA. Smoking is Out! Smoking, even in public places, is strongly disagreed by most modern Americans.

（1）What is necessary to know when we speak English besides using grammar?
A.The culture.
B.Introduction.
C.Grammar.
D.Topics.
（2）"When speaking to strangers, ask them where they are from and then make a connection (联系) with that place" can be used as a sentence to .
A.talk about work
B.talk about sports
C.address people
D.speak about location
（3）If you are introduced to a woman called Peal S. Buck, how should you address her usually?
A.Madam Buck.
B.Miss Pearl S.
C.Mrs. Pearl.
D.Ms Buck.
（4）According to the passage, which of the following is RIGHT?
A.Smoking is not allowed in the modern United States.
B.Americans shake hands only when greeting same sex friends.
C.When you speak to others, it's polite to look into their eyes.
D.Different sex friends should hold hands when first meeting.
（5）What can we learn from the passage?
A.American English tips.
B.The different language culture.
C.Language differences.
D.American customs.

Answer 1

【答案】
（1）A
（2）D
（3）D
（4）C
（5）B
【解析】文章大意：说英语不仅仅要语法正确, 也要理解文化背景。当在美国说英语的时候，这里给出了一些重要的建议。一是要记住的要点。二是谈话的技巧。三是对人的称呼。四是公共场所的举止行为。
（1）考查细节理解题。根据第一部分中的 To use English correctly, you need to understand the culture in which it is spoken. 可知在语法之外要知道语言所使用的环境，故选A。
（2）考查细节理解题。题干中的关键词where, from, place 都和位置location有关。因此可以作为conversation tips 中speak about location的一个例子。故选D。
（3）考查细节理解题。根据addressing people 中的信息可知，当称呼女子时，总是用Ms. 故选D。
（4）考查推理判断题。根据public behavior 中的信息 Look your partner in the eyes.可以得出答案为C。其他三项均与文章矛盾。选C。
（5）考查主旨大意题。根据文章大意可知主要说的是不同的语言文化。故选B。