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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 difficulty understanding
foreign accents (口音): Many Americans are
not used to foreign accents.
Conversation Tips
Speak about location.
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.
55. What is necessary to know when we speak English besides using grammar?
A. Introduction. B. The culture. C. Grammar. D. Topics.
56. If you are introduced to a woman called Pearl S. Buck, how should you address her usually?
A. Mrs. Pearl. B. Miss Pearls. C. Ms Buck. D. Madam Buck.
57. We can learn from the text that________
A. Americans shake hands when greeting same sex friends
B. when you speak to others, it's polite to look into their eyes
C. different sex friends should hold hands when first meeting
D. smoking is allowed in the modem United States
58. What would be the best title for the text?
A. American English Tips B. Language Differences
C. The Different Language Culture D. American Customs
Learners of English often ask: What are the differences between British and American English? How important are these differences?
Certainly, there are some differences between British and American English. There are a few differences in grammar. For example, speakers of British English say “in hospital” and “Have you got a pen?” while Americans say “in the hospital” and “Do you have a pen?”. Pronunciation is sometimes different. Americans usually sound the “r” in words like “bird “and “hurt”. Some speakers of British English do not sound the “r” in these words. There are differences between British and American English in spelling and vocabulary. For example, “colour” and “honour” are British, while “color” and “honor” are American.
These differences in grammar, pronunciation, spelling, and vocabulary are not important, however. For the most part, British and American English are the same language.
【小题1】Are there many differences in grammar between British and American English?
A.There are few differences between them. |
B.There are many differences between them. |
C.There are some differences between them. |
D.There are great differences between them. |
A.Yes, they do. | B.Yes, they don’t. | C.No. they don’t. | D.Sorry, they do . |
A.Americans say “ in the hospital ” while Englishmen say “ in hospital ”. |
B.Americans say “ in hospital ” while Englishmen say “in the hospital ” |
C.Both Americans and Englishmen say “ in the hospital ” |
D.They are the same . |
A.American English is better than British English. |
B.it’s not so difficult for a British English speaker to understand American English. |
C.the spelling of “color” is wrong while the spelling of “colour” is right. |
D.British English is better than American English. |
A.We should learn both American English and British English. |
B.British and American English are two different languages. |
C.Speakers of British and Americans speak the same language. |
D.We should learn other languages . |
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