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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 difficulties understanding 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 m 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 others in public
in the USA.
Smoking is OUT! Smoking, ven in public places,
is strongly disagreed by most modern Americans. |
1. What is necessary to. know when we speak English besides using grammar?
A. Introduction.
B. The culture.
C. Grammar.
D. Topics.
2. "When speaking to a stranger, ask them where they are from and then make a connection (联系)
with that place. " can be used as a sentence to _______.
A. speak about location
B. talk about sports
C. address people
D. talk about work
3. If you are introduced to a woman called Pearl S. Buck, how should you address her usually?
A. Mrs Pearl.
B. Miss Pearl S.
C. Ms Buck.
D. Madam Buck.
4. 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 not allowed in the modem United States
5. What would be the best title for the text?
A. American English Tips
B. Language Differences
C. The Different Language Culture
D. American Customs