题目内容
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
BCBA
Like hundreds of other young people of all countries who take part in our language courses, you can make the most of your holidays by studying French in an interesting way and, at the same time, discover one of France’s most beautiful areas—Nice!
Our summer course lasts 3 weeks in July and August. You’re welcome to come at any time between July and August 6.You can choose to stay at a host family, but we suggest you stay at our international summer camp. It makes it easy to meet other people and make new friends. What’s more, you can have your classes in the same building which is close to the beach! A free bus service brings you to and from classes if you are living in a French host family or enables you to get into the centre of town if you are living at the summer camp.
Whenever you choose to come, we’ll organize short trips, parties, sports and other activities and motivate you to speak French.
Your stay in Nice will therefore not only be an educational one, but also an enjoyable experience. Besides offering you many opportunities to meet other people from different cultures, we will do everything to make sure your stay will be unforgettable!
【小题1】How long is the summer course?
A.Two months. | B.Three weeks. | C.One month. | D.Eight weeks. |
A.at the summer camp | B.in the hotel |
C.at their friends’ homes | D.in the centre of town |
A.travel all over France | B.never leave the camp |
C.learn French and make friends | D.swim alone in the sea |
A.激发 | B.感谢 | C.阻止 | D.妨碍 |
A.A travel diary | B.An advertisement |
C.An introduction to France | D.A piece of news |