Introduction :

     Speaking English is not only about using proper grammar. To use English correctly, you need to understand the culture in which it is spoken. Here are a number of important tips (告诫)  to remember when speaking English in the USA.

General Points to Remember

   Most Americans only speak English:

While it is true that more and more Americans

speak Spanish, most Americans only speak

English.

  Americans have difficulty understanding

foreign accents (口音): Many Americans are

not used to foreign accents.

Conversation Tips

      Speak about location.

  Talk about work: Americans commonly ask "what do you do?" It's not thought impolite (as in some countries)  and is a popular topic to discuss between strangers.

     Talk about sports.

Addressing (称呼) People

   Use last names with people you do not know. Always use "Ms" when addressing women. Many Americans prefer first names.

   Americans prefer informal: In general,

Americans prefer informal greetings and using

first names or nicknames when speaking with workmates and friends.

Public Behavior

     Always shake hands.

     Look your partner in the eyes.

     Don't hold hands: Same sex friends do not usually hold hands or put their arms around each other in public in the USA.

      Smoking is out! Smoking, even in public places, is strongly disagreed by most modern Americans.

     55.  What is necessary to know when we speak English besides using grammar?

         A. Introduction.       B. The culture.       C. Grammar.        D. Topics.

     56.  If you are introduced to a woman called Pearl S. Buck,  how should you address her usually?

         A. Mrs. Pearl.        B. Miss Pearls.     C. Ms Buck.        D. Madam Buck.

     57.  We can learn from the text that________

         A. Americans shake hands when greeting same sex friends

         B. when you speak to others, it's polite to look into their eyes

         C. different sex friends should hold hands when first meeting

         D. smoking is allowed in the modem United States

     58.  What would be the best title for the text?

         A. American English Tips                   B. Language Differences

         C. The Different Language Culture            D. American Customs

Nowadays many people go abroad. Then they must learn some customs about the country because different countries have different customs. In order that we can learn more about customs, the Culture Palace has invited some foreign speakers to give us speeches. Here is the timetable.

If you travel abroad(到国外) for the first time, you should know some important things about traveling.

First, before you start your tour, you must make sure that you have a passport(护照), and you should also learn some culture and living habits of the country you are going to visit.

Second, learn some useful words before traveling to a new country. Though few people can learn a new language in a short time, learning some will make the tour more interesting.

Then knowing the vehicles(交通工具) is also important to your tour. When you first arrive in a foreign country, your first task will be going from your arriving airport to a nice hotel. Find out how to get there and how much money it will cost.

Finally, exchange money before you go abroad. You will feel relaxed when you buy food and other things with local(当地的) money. If everything is ready(准备好的), your happy tour is beginning.

(   ) 6. You must take a _____ when you go abroad.

              A. key                   B. ticket                C. book                 D. passport

(   ) 7. You should learn all of the following things before going abroad EXCEPT_____.

              A. some singers     B. living habits       C. some culture      D. some useful words

(   ) 8. The first task is to ______ when you arrive in a foreign country.

              A. get to a hotel from the airport   B. eat delicious food

              C. have a good sleep                           D. learn some easy expressions

(   ) 9. _____people can learn a new language in a short time.

              A. All                    B. Most                 C. Few                  D. Many

(   ) 10. The passage is mainly about ______.

              A. where to live abroad                B. what to do for the first time abroad

              C. how to learn a new language    D. how to plan your work