Introduction Speaking English is not only about using proper grammar. To use English correctly, you need to understand the c

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问题     Introduction
    Speaking English is not only about using proper grammar. To use English correctly, you need to understand the culture in which it is spoken. Here are a number of important tips to remember when speaking English in the USA.
    General Points to Remember
    Most Americans only speak English; While it is true that more and more Americans speak Spanish, most Americans only speak English. Americans have difficulty understanding foreign accents; Many Americans are not used to foreign accents.
    Conversation Tips
    Talk about locations: Americans love to talk about locations.
    Talk about work: Americans commonly ask " What do you do?" It is not considered impolite (as in some countries) and is a popular topic of discussion between strangers.
    Talk about sports: Americans love sports!
    Addressing(称呼) People
    Use last names with people you do not know. Always use " Ms. " when addressing women. Many Americans prefer first names. Americans prefer to be informal; In general, Americans prefer informal greetings and using first names or nicknames when speaking with workmates and friends.
    Public Behavior
    Always shake hands.
    Look your partner in the eyes.
    Don’t hold hands. Same-sex friends do not usually hold hands or put their arms around each other in public in the USA.
    Smoking is out! Most modern Americans strongly disagree with smoking, even in public places.
"When speaking to strangers, ask them where they are from and then make a connection with that place" is a tip to________.

选项 A、talk about locations
B、talk about sports
C、address people
D、talk about work

答案A

解析 “When speaking to strangers, ask them where they are from and then make a connection with that place”意为“和陌生人说话时,询问他们从哪里来,然后与那个地点产生联系”。关键词where,from,place都和位置有关。由此可推知,该句是谈论位置的实用提示。故选A。
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