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English is the first language of several countries. However, it has many differences. British, American, and South African English are all spoken differently. In many English language courses, the British and American differences are taught. One is not more correct than the other, but there are important differences between the two.

Probably the biggest difference between American and British English is the vocabulary. Different words and expressions are used to talk about the same thing. For example, in the United States, people throw their garbage into the trash can. In England, people throw their rubbish into the dustbin. In Britain, people take a lift to the fifth floor. In America, people take an elevator.

American and British grammar can be also different. For example, speakers of British English will ask “What did you do at the weekend?”, but Americans usually say “on the weekend.” In the United States people usually say “I’ve gotten a new car.”, but in the UK they will say “I’ve just got a new car.”

The pronunciation in American and British English is also different, even when the spelling is the same. The word “tomato”—pronounced “to-mah-to” in British English—is a classic example of this.

Vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation are three ways English is different in different parts of the world. Learning all these is not easy, so English learners should just know that they are always there.

Differences

Br E

Am E

Vocabulary

? Throw the rubbish into the dustbin

? Take a 72 to the fifth floor

? Throw the garbage into the 71

? Take the elevator

Grammar

? At the weekend

? I’ve just 74 a new car.

? 73 the weekend

? I’ve gotten a new car.

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Tomato—pronounced “to-mah-to”

1.________ 2._______3._______ 4._______ 5.________

Dear Malia and Sasha,

I know that you’ve both had a lot of fun these two years. You have been to many picnics and had all kinds of junk food your mother and I probably shouldn’t have let you eat. But I also know that it hasn’t always been easy for you and Mom. So now I want to tell you a little more about why I decided to take our family on this journey.

When I was a young man, I thought life was all about me—about how I'd make my way in the world, become successful, and get the things I want. But then the two of you came into my world with those smiles and suddenly, all my big plans didn’t seem so important any more. I soon found that the greatest happiness in my life was that you were so happy. And I realized that my own life wouldn't mean much if I couldn’t make you two happy. In the end, girls, I ran for(竞选)President: Because of what I want for you and for every child in the US.

I want all our children to go to school so that they can learn and grow. I want them to have the chance to go to college—even though their parents don’t have enough money. And I want them to get good jobs.

I want us to see new technologies and inventions that improve our lives and make our earth cleaner and safer. And I want us to see no difference of differentcolorsand areas because we are all equal.

I hope both of you will start to give others the chances you’ve had. You know, this country has given our family so much, so you have to, and really should, give something back. When you are doing something larger than yourself, you will realize how helpful you are.

These are the things I want for you—to grow up in a world in which you can make your dreams come true. And I want every child to have the same chances to learn and dream and grow and get what you girls have. That's why I've taken our family on this great adventure.

I am so proud of you. I love you more than you can ever know. And I am thankful every day because you behave so well when we get ready to start our new life together in the White House.

Love,

Dad

1.From the letter we can see that the father is President of _______.

A. the USA B. the UK C. Australia D. Canada

2.According to the second paragraph, the greatest happiness in the father's life was that_______.

A. he could be President

B. he was very successful

C. his two children were so happy

D. he could get all the things he wanted

3.The underlined word “colors” in Paragraph 4 most probably means________.

A. people B. lifestyles C. inventions D. cities

4.What can we learn from the last paragraph?

A. The children don't behave well enough.

B. The children know their father's love well.

C. The children are very proud of their father.

D. The family will live in the White House soon.

5.Which of the following can be the best title of this passage?

A. How to be a president

B. What I want for you

C. A journey to the White House

D. We love you, Dad!

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