2016届高考英语一轮复习 Module1 British and American English考点规范练25（含解析）外研版必修5.docVIP

【志鸿优化设计】2016届高考英语一轮复习 Module1 British and American English考点规范练25（含解析）外研版必修5.阅读理解 Dear Sirs, I am planning to attend a language course in order to improve my English. I would like to know whether to learn British or American English. Which is better? Must I have a British teacher if I wish to learn British English? Yours truly, Manuel Gonzales Paris The editor’s reply: English is a global language with many varieties.American and British English are the two main varieties. Each has many accents:the English of a Bostonian,for example,sounds very different from that of a Texan. The major differences between American and British English are essentially differences of accent,inflection(词尾变化),spelling and,above all,vocabulary.Variations in tense usage exist but are not a big problem for learners of English.Some people claim that British English is superior to American English but really it is a matter of one’s own preference and needs as to which variety is learnt.So,“useful” is probably a more appropriate word than “better”. If you need to use English only with British people(for example,if you are going to live in the United Kingdom),then it will probably be a good idea to have at least one British teacher on your program. However,in a lot of cases,learners of English as a foreign language need to use it to communicate with native speakers from all over the world.Many will need to speak English with other non-native speakers(for example,a Swede with an Italian).In such cases,it doesn’t matter whether your teacher is American or British.? In addition,there are excellent teaching books,audio and video cassettes,devoted to either British or American English.Your teacher will be able to choose from these in order to provide you with relevant listening comprehension work and vocabulary input. 1.It can be inferred from this text that Manuel Gonzales 　　　.? A.has attended a language course B.is a non-native English speaker C.has found a good British teacher D.prefers American