Speaking English is not only about using proper grammar, but also about understanding the culture. Here is some important advice to remember when speaking English in the United States.
◆Americans have difficulties understanding foreign accents. Many Americans are not used to foreign accents. This requires patience from both of you.
◆Talk about places: Americans love to talk about places. When speaking to a stranger, ask them where they come from and then say something about that place. For example: “Oh, I have a friend who worked in Los Angeles. He says it’s a beautiful place to live in.” Most Americans will then willingly talk about their experiences of living in or visiting that city or place.
◆Talk about work: It is common for Americans to ask “What do you do?” It’s not considered impolite as in some countries and is a popular topic of discussion between strangers.
◆Talk about sports: Americans love sports! However, they love American sports. When speaking about football, most Americans understand “American football”, not soccer.
◆Be careful when expressing ideas about race, religion or other sensitive（敏感的）topics:The United States is a society with different cultures. Americans are very sensitive to other cultures and ideas.
小題1:For Americans, the question “what do you do?” is ________.
A．commonB．impoliteC．boringD．surprising
小題2: What can we learn about Americans?
A．They like to learn foreign accents.
B．They are willing to talk about places.
C．They prefer soccer to American football.
D．They accept other ideas and cultures easily.
小題3:The writer gives some advice mainly on ________.
A．talking with Americans
B．working with Americans
C．speaking American English
D．understanding American society

小題1:A
小題2:B
小題3:A

試題分析：說英語不僅僅要語法正確, 也要理解文化背景。當在美國說英語的時候，這里給出了一些重要的建議。一是美國人理解外國人的口音有困難。二是他們喜歡談論一些地方。三是喜歡談論工作。四是喜歡談論運動，五是他們在談論種族、宗教或敏感話題的時候格外小心。
小題1:細節(jié)理解題。問題：對于美國人，問：“你的工作是做什么的？”是一種什么現(xiàn)象？分析原文： It is common for Americans to ask “What do you do?”句意：在美國詢問：“你的工作是做什么的？”是一種很普通的現(xiàn)象。因此第一項符合題意。故選A
小題2:細節(jié)理解題。問題：通過短文，我們能了解到關于美國人的什么事情？分析原文的第二點介紹： Talk about places: Americans love to talk about places. 句意： 美國人喜歡談論關于某個地方。結合選項的內容，故選 B
小題3:細節(jié)理解題。問題：作者主要給我們關于哪些方面的建議？分析原文：Here is some important advice to remember when speaking English in the United States.句意：說英語不僅僅要語法正確, 也要理解文化背景。當在美國說英語的時候，這里有一些需要記住的重要的建議。因此主要是講述如何與美國人進行交流。故選A。
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