American English 级本科四班 刘晓展

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There are some differences between American English and British English.

What are the differences between British English and American English ? Read the passage quickly and find out :

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1. There is no difference between American English and British English. 2. Written English is the same in both American English and British English. 3. The differences in the written English are greater than the spoken language. 4. Sometimes people from the two countries do have difficulty in understanding each other. 5. The English language in the world always stay the same as the language used in Britain. 6. Only a few words and expressions have come into the language from American English. Judge whether the following statements are true or false: ( ) F F F T F F

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Written English is _________ the same in both Britain and America, ________ there are some ________ differences. The differences in the _______ language are greater.However,most of the time, people from the two countries do not have any________ in __________ each other. Sometimes the language _______ in these places _______ the same, ________ the language in England changed. _____________words and expressions have come into the Language from American English. more or less thoughspelling spoken difficultyunderstanding spokenstayed while A great many

Suppose girls are from Britain, and boys come from America. Talk about the differences between American English and British English with your partner.

Which language do you prefer, American English or British English ? Why ?

HOMEWORK 1.How do Americans spell these words? favourite metre 2.How do Americans pronounce these words? ask box wheel what address 3.What words would Americans use instead of the following ? post petrol film shop favoritemeter mail gasmoviestore