British and American English
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　　Book 5  Module 1 British and American English
　　Reading Exercise
　　1. Fast reading
　　Activity 1: Read the passage quickly to answer the following question.
　　What’s the main idea of the text? (within 10 words)
　　Activity 2: Summarize the main ideas of each part.
　　Part1:
　　Part2:
　　Part3:
　　Part4:
　　Part5:
　　2. Careful reading
　　Activity 1: Read the passage carefully to choose the best answer.
　　(1) How many ways are mentioned in which British and American English differ?
　　A. One            B. Two              C. Three           D. Four
　　(2) Which of the following is used in British English?
　　A. color           B. torch            C. cab         D. stand in line
　　(3) Why is it much easier for us to listen to British and American English nowadays?
　　A. Because of the TV and the Internet.      B. Because they are both popular.
　　C. Both A and B.                       D. Not mentioned in the text.
　　(4) Why do many people believe that British English will disappear?
　　A. Because it is not easy to understand.                 
　　B. Because its spelling is more difficult.
　　C. Because lots of American words and structures have passed into it.               
　　D. Because it is not as useful as American English.
　　(5) Which one is NOT true according to the text?
　　A. The British usually use the word “underground”.                 
　　B. There are also some differences between American English and British English in spelling.
　　C. A Londoner has more difficulty understanding a Scotsman from Glasgow than understanding a New Yorker.               
　　D. American spelling is more difficult than British spelling.
　　Activity 2: Read the passage carefully to fill in the blanks.
　　Part 1: the Differences in Vocabulary
　　British English American English
　　cars    
　　motorways    
　　petrol    
　　underground    
　　taxi    
　　Part 2: finish the form