Question

【题目】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.

Conversation tips.

Talk about location.【1】When speaking to strangers,ask them where they are from and then make a connection with that place.For example:“Oh,I have a friend who studied in Los Angeles.He says it's a beautiful place to live in.” Most Americans will then willingly talk about their experiences living or visiting that particular city or area.

Talk about work.【2】It's not considered impolite and is a popular topic of discussion between strangers.

Talk about sports.Americans love sports!【3】When speaking about football,most Americans understand “American Football”,not soccer.

【4】

Many Americans prefer first names.Americans often prefer using first names,even when dealing with people in very different positions.Americans will generally say,“Call me Tom.”and then expect you to remain on a first name basis.

Public behavior.

Always shake hands.【5】This is true for both men and women.Other forms of greeting such as kissing on the cheeks is generally not appreciated.

Smoking is out!Smoking,even in public places,is strongly disapproved of by most Americans in the modem United States.

A.Addressing people.

B.Talking with people.

C.However,they love American sports.

D.Americans love to talk about location.

E.Americans commonly ask “What do you do?”.

F.Americans prefer to make friends with foreigners.

G.Americans shake hands when greeting each other.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】D

【2】E

【3】C

【4】A

【5】G

【解析】讲英语不仅要注意语法还要注意当地的文化，在美国讲英语时作者给了几点建议。

【1】D

考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。本段讲要注意说话的地理位置，人们喜欢讲和这个地方有关的经历。D项中的talk about location符合本段内容，故选D.

【2】E

考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。本段讲说英语时谈论工作，E项中的“What do you do?”与之一致，符合本段内容，故选E.

【3】C

考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。本段讲说英语时谈论运动，C项中they love American sports.符合本段内容，故选C.

【4】A

考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。根据prefer using first names可知本段讲称呼别人，故选A.

【5】G

考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。本段讲注意公共行为，G项中Americans shake hands与上句shake hands呼应，故选G.