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. |
66.What is necessary to know when we speak English besides using grammar?
A.Introduction. B.The culture. C.Grammar. D.Topics.
67.“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
68.If you are introduced to a woman called Peal S. Buck,how should you address her usually?
A.Mrs Pearl. B.Miss Pearl S. C.Ms Buck. D.Madam Buck.
69.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 modern United States
70.What would be the best title for the text?
A.American English Tips. B.Language Differences.
C.The Different Language Culture. D.American Customs.
(6) May has just moved to Sunshine Town |