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.
小题1:For Americans, the question “what do you do?” is ________.
A．common
B．impolite
C．boring
D．surprising小题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.小题3:The writer gives some advice mainly on ________.
A．talking with Americans
B．working with Americans
C．speaking American English
D．understanding American society
小题1:A
小题2:B
小题3:A
题目分析：说英语不仅仅要语法正确, 也要理解文化背景。当在美国说英语的时候，这里给出了一些重要的建议。一是美国人理解外国人的口音有困难。二是他们喜欢谈论一些地方。三是喜欢谈论工作。四是喜欢谈论运动，五是他们在谈论种族、宗教或敏感话题的时候格外小心。
小题1:细节理解题。问题：对于美国人，问：“你的工作是做什么的？”是一种什么现象？分析原文： It is common for Americans to ask “What do you do?”句意：在美国询问：“你的工作是做什么的？”是一种很普通的现象。因此第一项符合题意。故选A
小题2:细节理解题。问题：通过短文，我们能了解到关于美国人的什么事情？分析原文的第二点介绍： Talk about places: Americans love to talk about places. 句意： 美国人喜欢谈论关于某个地方。结合选项的内容，故选 B
小题3:细节理解题。问题：作者主要给我们关于哪些方面的建议？分析原文：Here is some important advice to remember when speaking English in the United States.句意：说英语不仅仅要语法正确, 也要理解文化背景。当在美国说英语的时候，这里有一些需要记住的重要的建议。因此主要是讲述如何与美国人进行交流。故选A。