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A student is learning to speak British English. He wonders:" Can I communicate 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 the r’s in words like "bird" and "hurt". Some speakers of British English do not sound the r’s in these words. There are differences between British and American English in spelling and vocabulary as well. For example, "colour, c-o-l-o-u-r" is British English; "color, c-o-l-o-r" is
[听力原文]11-15
A student is learning to speak British English. He wonders:" Can I communicate 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 the r’s in words like "bird" and "hurt". Some speakers of British English do not sound the r’s in these words. There are differences between British and American English in spelling and vocabulary as well. For example, "colour, c-o-l-o-u-r" is British English; "color, c-o-l-o-r" is
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M: May I speak to Jason Daniels please
W: Nobody by that name works here.
Q: What do we learn from this conversation ()
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W: Can you speak up a little I can hardly hear you.
M: All right. Is that better now
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M: Could I speak to Mr. Smith, please
W: Sorry, he is not in at work these days. He went to Paris on business last Tuesday and he won’ t be back until next Monday.
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M: Hello. May I speak to Bob
W: I’m sorry, but he left a few minutes ago.
M: That’s too bad.
W: Will you phone him again tonight
M: I’m sorry, but I won’t be free tonight.
W: Can I take a message
M: It’s very kind of you. There will be a lecture on English history by a famous professor at 2:30 tomorrow afternoon in the lecture hall. Please tell Bob not to be late.
W: Sure, bye.
M: Bye.
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M: Hello, may I speak to Peter
W: Sorry, he’s out. May I take a message for him
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M: Hello. This is John Green. May I speak to Sally, please
W: This is Sally speaking.
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M: May I speak to Petty
W: Speaking.
M: Good morning, Petty.
W: Good morning, Steward.
M: I’d like to discuss your suggestion with you as soon as possible. Would Tuesday be all right for you
W: Tuesday. That’ s tomorrow
M: Yes.
W: Let me see. How about tomorrow, say ,8: 30
M: Then suppose I come to your office at 8:30 tomorrow.
W: Good. I’ll be expecting you then,
M: Thank you. Good-bye.
W: Good-bye.
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W: Hello, may I speak to Mr. Scott
M: Sorry, my father is visiting my grandpa in the town. Can I take a message
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M: Hello, may I speak to Ann
W: Sorry, she is having a meeting outside. She’ll be back before lunch.
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W: Good morning. Could I speak to Sales Manager, please
M: I’m sorry. He’s not in this morning. Who’s speaking, please
W: Sarah Jones of the Family Shopping Center. Have you got any idea when he’ll be back
M: I’m afraid he probably won’t be back until tomorrow. Can I give him a message
W: Yes, please. I’ m Sarah Jones. That’ s J-O-N-E-S. He can reach me most easily on 574430.
M: And what’s the message
W: Well, I was wondering if he could give an exhibition of your company’s washing machines in the Family Shopping Center any time next week
M: Ok, I’ll tell him as soon as he comes in tomorrow.
W: Thank you very much.
M: You are welcome.
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