新编简明英语语言学教程第7章_Language_Change.pptVIP

7.5 Some recent trends 1 Moving towards greater informality Eg. ain’t, don’t, can’t; it’s me; who did you see? Bus notice in London {Please do not speak to the driver while he is driving} [Passengers are required not to communicate with the driver while the vehicle is in motion.] 2. The infulence of American English Eg. petrol (BE) – gasoline (AE) autumn (BE) --- fall (AE) lift (BE) --- elevator (AE) pavement (BE) --- sidewalk (AE) teenager (AE) commuter (AE) to update (AE)– to bring up to date to host (AE) --- to be host at t