A student is learning to speak British English.He wonders(想知道):Can I communicate(交际)with Americans?Can they understand me?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 a pen?”;Americans say “in the hospital”and“Do you have a pen?”.Pronunciation is sometimes different.Americans usually sound “r”s in words like“bird”and“hurt”.Speakers of British English do not sound “r” in these words.There are differences between British and American English in spelling and vocabulary.For example,“colour”and“honour”are British;“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.

1.According to this passage,a student who is learning to speak American English might be afraid that ______.

A. British people cannot understand him

B. American people cannot understand him

C. the grammar is too hard for him

D. the spelling is too hard for him

2.American English and British English are different in ________.

A. spelling B. pronunciation

C. grammar D. all of the above

3.What is NOT mentioned in the passage?

A. Whether there are differences between British English and American English.

B. Whether British English and American English are one language or two.

C. How the differences between British English and American English came about.

D. How important the differences are.

4.Most ______ say,“Do you have a watch?”

A. British people B. Americans

C. children D. teachers

5.According to this passage,British people and Americans have ________ difficulty in understanding each other.

A. little B. much

C. some D. great

Being a good friend isn’t always easy,but taking the time to develop a lasting friendship is worth the effort.As the years pass,you will realize that each friendship you keep is priceless.1. To be a good friend and deepen a friendship,just follow these steps.

Keep your promises.

Don’t ever make a promise that you can’t keep.If you say you’ll hang out with a friend and an unexpected situation arises,explain the situation.Give your friend a gift and tell him or her you are sorry.Nobody is perfect,and it’s okay if you break a promise once in a blue moon.2.

Apologize when you’ve made a mistake.

3.Though your friend won’t be happy that you made a mistake,he or she will be very pleased that you admit it instead of just pretending that nothing is wrong.

4.

To be truly supportive,you will have to be able to watch out for your friend when he/she is having a difficult time.If you sense that your friend is getting into some trouble,help him or her away from the situation by not being afraid to speak up about it.

Give your friend some space when he or she needs it.

Part of being supportive means supporting the fact that your friend won’t always want to spend time with you.Learn to step back and give your friend space.5. Don’t be jealous (嫉妒的) if your friend has lots of other friends.

A.However,don’t make it a regular thing.

B.Help your friend deal with his or her struggles.

C.Learn to forgive your friend and move forward.

D.Of course,to have a good friend,you must be one.

E.If you want your friend to believe in you,you can’t act like you’re perfect.

F.Understand if your friend wants to be alone or to have a walk with other people.

G.Take the time to truly understand your friend when he or she is talking to you.

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