A student is learning to speak British English. He wonders(想知道): Can I communicate(交际) with Americans? Can they understand me? Learners of English often ask: What are the differences between British and American English? How important are these differences?
Certainly, there are some differences between British and American English. There are a few differences in grammar. For example, speakers of British English say “in hospital” and “Have you a pen?” Americans say “in the hospital” and “Do you have a pen?”.Pronunciation is sometimes different. Americans usually sound theirs in words like “bird” and “hurt”. Speakers of British English do not sound theirs in these words. There are differences between British and American English in spelling and vocabulary. For example, “colour” and “honour” are British, “color” and “honor” are American.
These differences in grammar, pronunciation, spelling and vocabulary are not important, however. For the most part, British and American English are the same language.
1.According to this passage, a student who is learning to speak American English might be afraid that __________.
A. British people cannot understand him
B. American people cannot understand him
C. the grammar is too hard for him
D. the spelling is too hard for him
2.American English and British English are different in __________.
A. spelling B. pronunciation C. grammar D. all of the above
3.What is NOT mentioned(提及) in the passage?
A. Whether there are differences between British English and American English.
B. Whether British English and American English are one language or two.
C. How the differences between British English and American English came about.
D. How important the differences are.
4.Most ______say “Do you have a watch?”
A. British people B. Americans C. children D. teachers
5.According to this passage, British people and Americans have ______ difficulty in understanding each other.
A. little B. much C. some D. great
In 1620, about half the USA was covered by forests． Today the forests have almost gone． A lot of good land has gone with them, leaving only sand． China doesn't want to copy the USA's example． We're planting more and more trees． We've built the " Great Green Wall" of trees across northern part of our country．The Great Green Wall is 7,000 kilometres long, and between 400 and 1,700 kilometres wide． It will stop the wind from blowing the earth away． It will stop the sand from moving towards the rich farmland in the south． More "Great Green Walls" are needed． Trees must be grown all over the world． Great Green Walls will make the world better．
1.In 1620, about ______ the USA was covered by forests．
A．a third B．half C．two thirds D．a fourth
2.A lot of good land has gone with ______．
A．sand B．water C．wind D．forests
3.The Great Green Wall in China is ______ long．
A．7,000 kilometers B．1,700 kilometers
C ．7,000 meters D．400 kilometers
4.Trees must be grown in ______.
A．China B．the USA
C．some countries D．every part of the world
5._____ will make the world better．
A．The Great Wall B．Tall buildings
C．Great Green Walls D．Flowers and grass
I was said to be the worst student in my class, and my family thought I was hopeless. I had to 16 grade six. at that time a new teacher, Miss Sadia, came to our school.
One day after class, she 17 that I was staying alone during the lunch break. She came to me and began to talk to me. It was just a 18 conversation. After that day, she gave me particular 19 and it made me feel special(特别). I started to work hard because she gave me the feeling that 20 believed me , and my 21 started to improve(提高) in her subject.
Months later, she moved into a house near my 22 . We would walk home together after school. Her constant (不断的 ) support helped me, 23 in my studies, as I knew she would 24 my grades both in her subject and the other subjects. I finally 25 second in my class.
Then, after grade six, she started to slowly drift away（疏远） 26 still kept a constant(不断的) check on me. By the time I was in grade seven, we 27 spoke, but by then I had become the 28 in my class. When I left my school, I was 29 with her, as she never answered the 30 when I called her.
Then I graduated and went to a good university. One fine day, our paths（路） 31 again. I met her at a wedding. I could not 32 asking her, "Why did you stop talking to me?"
"You are a clever boy. I wanted you to be a tree 33 on your own roots, not depending on (依靠)others. Now here you are and I feel 34 of you. You are your inspiration and do not need to 35 a shoulder," she said. I could not say anything, but I smiled. I'll always thank her .
1. A. jump B. attend C. copy D. repeat
2.A. heard B. noticed C. learned D. sensed
3. A. stupid B. useless C. normal D. secret
4.A. attention B. attraction C. explanation D. examination
5.A. everyone B. someone C. anyone D. nobody
6.A. words B. objects C. classes D. grades
7. A. home B. school C. hotel D. company
8.A. generally B. actually C. especially D. usually
9. A. change B. look C. improve D. check
10.A. received B. came C. caught D. held
11. A. but B. as C. or D. so
12. A. ever B. often C. once D. hardly
13.A oldest B. strongest C.best D. cleverest
14.A. out of touch B. in common C. out of reach D. in touch
15.A. road B. schoolyard C. phone D. machine
16.A. separated B. formed C. added D. crossed
17.A. finish B. help C. prevent D. keep
18.A. standing B. flying C. growing D. sitting
19.A. sad B. proud C. good D. ashamed
20. A. give up B. get on C. look for D. take up
It is reported that ______ number of college students ______ growing year by year.
A. a; are B. the; is C. the; are D. a; is
She would rather(��Ը) have a room ______ than sleep with her sister.
A. on her own B. of her own C. of hers D. for her
---Hi, Torry, can I use your computer for a while this afternoon?
----Sorry.________.
A. It’s repaired B. It has been repaired C. It’s being repaired D.It had repaired
