第 - 1 - 页 共 8 页 2 0 1 3 年中考英语精品复习资料 阅读理解篇(二) 应用文 (5) 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 difficulties under-standing foreign accents(口音):Many Americans are not used to foreign accents. Conversation Tips Speak about location.(位置) 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