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Two Languages or One?A student is learning to speak British English. He wonders: Can they understand me? Learners of English often ask: What are the difference 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?” Americans say “in the hospital” and “Do you have a pen?” Pronunciation is sometimes different. Americans usually sound ther's in words like “bird” and “work”. Some speakers of British English do not sound ther's in these words. There are differences between British and American English in spelling and vocabulary(词汇). For example, “colour” and “vapour” are British, “color” and “vapor” 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.
1.One of the questions among students learning English is ________.
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A.if they should learn American English
B.how they can communicate with Americans
C.how great the difference is between British and American English
D.in how many ways the two languages are different
2.To the question “Are there differences between British English and American English?” the wirter's answer is ________.
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3.Which of the following do you think is American English?
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A.I haven't any brothers.
B.I don't have any brothers.
C.I haven't got any brothers.
D.I have got no brothers.
4.________ speakers of British English sound ther's in the word “artist”.
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5.The writer of the article believes ________.
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A.there are differences between British and American English, but it's not enough to get in the way of communication
B.there's no difference between British and American English, so they are the same language
C.there are so many differences between British English and American English that communication between the two peoples is impossible
D.though the difference isn't very important, it may often bring trouble in mutual understanding.
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