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Speaking English is not only about using proper grammar. To use English effectively, you need to understand the culture in which it is spoken. Here are a number of important tips to remember when speaking English in the United States.
General Points to Remember
Most Americans only speak English: while it is true that more and more Americans speak Spanish, most Americans . Don’t expect them to understand your native language.
Americans have difficulties in understanding foreign accents: many Americans are not used to foreign accents. This requires patience from both of you!
Conversation Tips
Speak about locations: Americans love to talk about locations. When speaking to a stranger, ask him/her where he/she is from and then make a connection with that place. For example: “Oh, I have a friend who studied in Los Angeles. He says it’s beautiful place to live in.” Most Americans will then willingly talk about their experiences while living in or visiting that particular city or area.
Talk about sports: Americans love sports! However, they love American sports! When speaking about football, most Americans understand “American Football”, not soccer.
Addressing People
Use last names with people you do not know: address people using their titles (Mr, Ms, Dr) and their last names.
Always use “Ms” when addressing women: it is important to use “Ms” when addressing a woman. Only use “Mrs” when the woman has asked you to do so!
Public Behaviors
Always shake hands: Americans shake hands when greeting each other. This is true for both men and women. Other forms of greeting are generally not appreciated. Smoking is out! Smoking, ever in public places, is strongly disapproved of by most Americans in the modern United States.
【小题1】What is the main idea of the text? (within 10 words)
【小题2】Fill in the blank of the text with proper words? (within 5words)
【小题3】What are the proper topics when speaking to a stranger in the United States? (within 3 words)
【小题4】When you meet an American woman Karen Smith for the first time, how do you address her? (within 2 words)
【小题5】What do Americans do when greeting each other? (within 6 words)
Tips/Points on/about speaking English in the United States.
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(答案→)Tips/Points on/about speaking English in the United States.
解析：本文作者介绍了按字母顺序排列对姓氏首字母在字母表后半部分不利。作者列举了许多例子来说明这种情况。
【小题1】根据Speaking English is not only about using proper grammar. To use English effectively, you need to understand the culture in which it is spoken. Here are a number of important tips to remember when speaking English in the United States.可知这篇文章主要讲了在美国说英语的一些建议。
故选C。
【小题2】根据Most Americans only speak English: while it is true that more and more Americans speak Spanish, most Americans . Don’t expect them to understand your native language.可知这里想说大多数美国人只讲英语。
【小题3】根据Speak about locations: Americans love to talk about locations. When speaking to a stranger, ask him/her where he/she is from and then make a connection with that place.以及Talk about sports: Americans love sports! However, they love American sports!可知在美国，和陌生人说话时，最适合的话题就是地点和体育运动。
【小题4】根据Always use “Ms” when addressing women: it is important to use “Ms” when addressing a woman.可得出答案。
【小题5】根据Always shake hands: Americans shake hands when greeting each other. This is true for both men and women.可得出答案。