Question

Introduction: Speaking English is not only about using proper grammar. To use English effectively， you need to understand the culture in which it is spoken. Here are a number of important tips to remember when speaking English in the United States.
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. Don't expect them to understand your native language. Americans have difficulty understanding foreign accents (口音). Many Americans are not used to foreign accents. This requires patience from both of you!	Public Behavior Always shake hands. Look your partner in the eye. Don't hold hands: Same sex friends do not usually hold hands or put their arms around each other in public in the United States. Smoking is out! Smoking， even in public places， is strongly disagreed by most modern Americans.
Addressing People Use last names with people you do not know. Always use “Ms.” when addressing women. Many Americans prefer first names. Americans prefer informal greetings and using first names or nicknames when speaking with friends and workmates.	Conversation Tips Talk about work. Americans commonly ask "What do you do?"It is a popular topic of discussion between strangers. Talk about sports: Americans love sports! However， they love American sports. Speak about location.

1. What is necessary to know when we speak English besides using grammar?

A. The culture.B. Introduction. C. Grammar. D. Topics.

2. If you are introduced to a woman called Pearl S. Buck， how should you address her usually?

A. What are you doing， Madam Buck?

B. How do you do， Ms. Buck?

C. How are you doing， Mrs. Pearl?

D. How are you， Miss Pearl S.?

3.What can we can learn from the table?

A. Smoking is allowed in the modern United States.

B. Americans shake hands when greeting same sex friends.

C. Different friends should hold hands when first meeting.

D. When you speak to others， it's polite to look into their eyes.

4. “When speaking to a stranger， ask them where they are from and then make a connection with that place” can be used as a supporting sentence to ________.

A. talk about sports

B. address people

C. speak about location

D. talk about work

5.What would be the best title for the text?

A. American English Tips

D. American Customs

C. Language Differences

B. The Different Language Culture

Answer 1