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.
If you are introduced to a woman called Pearl S. Buck, what should you usually call her?

选项 A、Mrs. Pearl.
B、Miss Pearl S.
C、Ms. Buck.
D、Madam Buck.

答案C

解析 根据Addressing People中的“Use last names with people you do not know. Always use‘Ms. ’when addressing women. ”可知,称呼陌生人要使用姓氏;如果是称呼女士,总是要用“Ms. ”(女士)来称呼。由此可推知,应该称呼Pearl S. Buck为Ms. Buck。故选C。
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